Ken K. Lee, MD

Dr. Ken K. Lee specializes in all aspects of dermatologic surgery with a special emphasis on Mohs Micrographic Surgery (a precise technique to remove skin cancers) and reconstructive surgery. During his 12-year tenure on the faculty at Oregon Health and Science University, he was the Director of Dermatologic Surgery and Associate Professor in the Departments of Dermatology, Surgery, and Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery. He received his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University and medical degree from Cornell University. He completed an internal medicine residency at Stanford University followed by dermatology residency and advanced dermatologic and Mohs Surgery fellowship at Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Lee is interested in dermatology’s balance of surgery and artistry. His primary focus is Mohs micrographic surgery, which entails the precise and meticulous removal of skin cancers followed by reconstructive surgery. He has received fellowship training specifically for Mohs micrographic surgery and has performed more than 35,000 cases over the last 25+ years. Dr. Lee is widely recognized for his expertise on skin cancer, cosmetic, and dermatologic surgery, having presented over 100 lectures at national and international conferences. A renowned researcher, Dr. Lee was the principal investigator of a cancer research project awarded by the National Cancer Institute/National Institute of Health. Dr. Lee was also a member of both research projects that led to the FDA approval of BOTOX® and Dysport®. Dr. Lee has held leadership positions in many organizations including serving on the Boards of Directors for the prestigious organizations American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, American College of Mohs Surgery, and the Association of Academic Dermatologic Surgeons. He is the principal author of the textbook Color Atlas of Cutaneous Excisions and Repairs and has written numerous research articles and book chapters. He frequently appears in regional and national media and has been featured as the laser expert in ELLE Magazine. Dr. Lee is certified by the American Board of Dermatology in both Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery.