Dr. Lee is a highly respected ophthalmic surgeon known for clinical excellence, surgical precision, and compassionate patient care. Raised in São Paulo, Brazil, he earned his medical degree from the University of São Paulo School of Medicine before completing his ophthalmology residency at Penn State University and an internal medicine residency at Wright State University.
In 1992, Dr. Lee partnered with Dr. Janzen to form Turlock Eye Physicians Medical Group, helping establish one of the region’s most trusted eye care practices.
Dr. Lee is board-certified in both Ophthalmology and Internal Medicine and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and the American Board of Internal Medicine.
With over 33 years of surgical experience and more than 30,000 successful cataract procedures, Dr. Lee is recognized for delivering outstanding outcomes using the most advanced surgical techniques available today.
Advanced Cataract Surgery & Premium Lens Options
Dr. Lee customizes cataract surgery to each patient’s lifestyle and vision goals using leading intraocular lens (IOL) technologies:
- Multifocal IOLs – Designed to reduce dependence on reading glasses
- Toric IOLs – Correct astigmatism during cataract surgery
- Extended Depth of Focus IOLs – Including VivityT from Alcon for a broader range of clear vision
Leading-Edge Glaucoma Treatments
Dr. Lee offers modern surgical solutions that may reduce or eliminate the need for daily glaucoma drops:
- Durysta® implant
- iDose® implant
- XEN® Gel Stent
- Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) performed alongside cataract surgery for long-term pressure control
Dr. Lee has served as Chief of Staff at Emanuel Medical Center and is a founding member of the Northern California Surgery Center. He also serves as a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the UC Davis School of Medicine, helping train the next generation of physicians. Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and Korean, Dr. Lee is proud to serve a diverse patient community with personalized, state-of-the-art eye care.
