About Michael Lee, MD
Michael Lee, M.D. is a board certified dermatologist that was born and raised in the Chicago area. He graduated with honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a major in biomedical engineering and a minor in business. He then earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he graduated in the top 4 percent of his class and was inducted in the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. After finishing his Internship at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, IL, Dr. Lee completed a clinical research fellowship in Houston, TX where he led various industry-sponsored clinical trials involving new treatments for psoriasis, eczema, acne, shingles, genital herpes, pre-cancerous skin lesions, and melanoma. He then went on to complete his Residency in Dermatology at the Medical College of Wisconsin where he was consistently recognized for his commitment to quality patient care. He is excited to join MedDerm Associates and use his expertise in general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology for the San Diego community. When away from the office, Dr. Lee enjoys pursuing his passions of personal fitness, traveling, playing piano, and exploring the local food scene.
