Lee Orthopedic Institute

Business Details

Your Trusted Orthopedic Surgeons in Los Angeles, CA

Lee Orthopedic Institute was founded by Christophe and Daniel Lee, two board-certified orthopedic surgeons dedicated to delivering compassionate, personalized care. Our expertise spans complex hand, shoulder, trauma, and sports medicine, with specialized focus on occupational injuries and QME-certified evaluations. With locations in Los Angeles, Glendale, and Buena Park, our team combines advanced surgical techniques with comprehensive physical therapy to address acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Our surgeons completed rigorous training at prestigious institutions, including fellowship programs in hand surgery and sports medicine, ensuring cutting-edge treatment options. Our physical therapy labs, staffed by doctorate-level therapists, offer evidence-based rehabilitation services, including instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and neuromuscular stimulation.

We prioritize patient education and individualized treatment plans to optimize recovery and functional outcomes. Our Los Angeles facility provides extended physical therapy hours, including Saturday appointments, to accommodate diverse schedules. By integrating surgical precision with rehabilitative care, we aim to restore mobility and alleviate pain, enabling patients to return to their daily activities and hobbies. Our administrative team ensures seamless coordination of care, from initial consultation to post-operative follow-up. With decades of combined experience, we remain committed to advancing orthopedic care through continuous professional development and community engagement.

Services

Carpal Tunnel Release Arthroscopy Physical Therapy PRP Injections Joint Replacements Tendon Repairs Ligament Reconstruction Trigger Finger Release Bone Fixation Surgery Rehabilitation

Highlights and features

We have board-certified orthopedic surgeons with fellowship training in hand and sports medicine.
Our QME-certified evaluations ensure compliance with workers' compensation standards.
Doctorate-level physical therapists provide advanced rehabilitation techniques like TENS and NMES.
We offer extended physical therapy hours, including Saturday appointments in Los Angeles.
Our team combines surgical expertise with personalized rehabilitation plans for optimal recovery.

Associations and certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Qualified Medical Examiner (QME)

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Services

Carpal Tunnel Release

This surgical procedure alleviates carpal tunnel syndrome by releasing pressure on the median nerve. Our board-certified surgeons use minimally invasive techniques to restore hand function and reduce numbness. Ideal for patients with persistent symptoms affecting daily activities.

Physical Therapy

Doctorate-level therapists provide customized rehabilitation programs using advanced techniques like TENS units and instrument-assisted mobilization. Services include post-operative recovery, strength training, and pain management for musculoskeletal conditions across all age groups.

Arthroscopy

Minimally invasive joint examination and treatment using fiber-optic technology. Our surgeons address shoulder, knee, and hand conditions with smaller incisions, reduced recovery times, and improved surgical precision for optimal joint function restoration.

PRP Injections

Platelet-rich plasma injections utilize concentrated blood components to accelerate tissue healing. This innovative treatment addresses tendon injuries, osteoarthritis, and chronic pain conditions, promoting natural recovery with reduced reliance on medications.

Ligament Reconstruction

Specialized surgical repair of damaged ligaments, particularly in knees and shoulders. Our fellowship-trained sports medicine surgeons employ advanced graft techniques to restore joint stability and function for athletes and active individuals.

People

Christophe S. Lee, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery. Completed medical education at Hahnemann University and residency at New Jersey Medical School, specializing in complex hand and trauma cases.

Daniel D. Lee, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Board-certified specialist in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. Trained at Temple University and New Jersey Medical School, with fellowship focus on shoulder and knee procedures, serving athletes and active patients across Southern California.

Co Luu, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Doctorate-level physical therapist with Summa Cum Laude honors in Kinesiology. Certified in instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, specializing in sports rehabilitation and hand therapy at our Los Angeles location.

Kristen Lee, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Doctor of Physical Therapy graduate providing expert rehabilitation services at our Glendale clinic. Focus areas include post-operative recovery and musculoskeletal pain management using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.

Alice Jin

General Manager

Executive administrator overseeing clinic operations with a B.A. in Liberal Studies and pharmaceutical technician certification. Brings legal expertise from two years of law office experience to ensure efficient, patient-centered practice management.

Questions

What orthopedic specialties do you offer?

We specialize in hand surgery, sports medicine, shoulder procedures, trauma care, and occupational injury treatments with both surgical and rehabilitation services.

Do you provide physical therapy services?

Yes, our doctorate-level physical therapists offer rehabilitation including strength training, joint mobilization, and advanced pain management techniques at multiple locations.

Are your surgeons board-certified?

Both Christophe and Daniel Lee are board-certified orthopedic surgeons with fellowship training in hand and sports medicine specialties.

What are your office hours?

Medical consultations available Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM, with extended physical therapy hours until 7PM and Saturday appointments in Los Angeles.

Do you accept workers' compensation cases?

Yes, we provide QME-certified evaluations and treatment for occupational injuries as part of our specialized orthopedic services.

Reviews (4)

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Jeri Haggerty

Dec 16, 2019 Report

Dr. Lee is great!! The surgery went awesome and if i could I would give him 10 stars! He goes above and beyond.

Marisela Alonso

Dec 02, 2019 Report

Worse office to get a report. I have two months trying to obtain a report for my client and this office just gives me the run around. They leave you on hold and they lie.

Sofia Hwang

Sep 08, 2019 Report

They scam you by assuring that they checked with your insurance and that there will be no cost to be incurred by you even though you expressly request and tell them that you don't want any service if there is any cost, they make you buy a splint that you have at home assuring that you would pay $0, so you take the services to 3-4 months later get a bill for $312 for just talking to the doctor for 5 mins, getting an xray, and 6 physical therapies. The costs are even not consistent. E.g. For the same physical therapies you get, once it goes $70 (and it's mostly exercising yourself) and sometimes

Fitness & Motorcycle

Sep 11, 2017 Report

This place is reallu really sux ever in my life... Rude , expansive ,doing nothing!!
i really pain my arm and the doctor Never try to do anything and only said
"it's nothing take rest 2 weeks"
Thats all he does and i paid $300
so i went the other hospital and that
doctor told me i got fraction.... So i wear a cast on my arm
Do not go this place
Do not try Waste Your money