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Cassandra A. Lee, M.D.Board-certified Orthopedic SurgeonProfessor, Chief of Sports Medicine

Dr. Lee’s clinical interests relate to the diagnosis and management of patients who have sustained sports-related orthopaedic injuries, with emphasis on the knee and shoulder. Her surgical specialties include ligament reconstruction for instability, joint preservation and cartilage regeneration (such as osteochondral graft and autologous chondrocyte implantation), meniscus transplantation and mechanical realignment, and patellar stabilization. Dr. Lee also specializes in arthroscopic shoulder.

Philosophy of Care

I believe in working together as partners with my patients. My job is to educate my patients about their sports injuries and to help guide them through their rehabilitation process, whether it be for operative or non-operative management.

About Dr. Lee

  • Clinical InterestsDr. Lee's clinical interests relate to the diagnosis and management of patients who have sustained sports-related orthopaedic injuries, with emphasis on the knee and shoulder problems. Her surgical specialties include ligament reconstruction, cartilage preservation (such as osteochondral allograft and autologous chondrocyte implantation), meniscal transplantation and multiligamentous knee reconstruction. Dr. Lee also specialize in arthroscopic shoulder procedures such as instability and rotator cuff repairs, as well as open-shoulder reconstruction procedures.
  • Research/Academic InterestsDr. Lee's research interests include the study of cartilage regeneration and ligament biology, and how they translate to clinical outcomes.
  • DivisionOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine
  • Center/Program AffiliationSports Medicine Program

Education

  • Undergraduate SchoolB.A., Boston University, Boston MA
  • Medical SchoolM.D., Boston University School of Medicine, Boston MA
  • InternshipGeneral Surgery, North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston Salem NC
  • ResidencyOrthopaedic Surgery, North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston Salem NC
  • FellowshipSports Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis MO

Honors

  • AOSSM APKASS Travelling Fellowship
  • International Cartilage Repair Society Lars Petersen Traveling Fellowship
  • International Cartilage Repair Society Scholarship, Izmir
  • International Cartilage Repair Society - Zimmer Scholarship Program
  • Zimmer-AOA Resident Leadership Forum

Publications

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Sports Coverage Experience

  • Team physician
    • UC Davis Aggies
    • Saramento Republic FC
    • Sacramento City College Panthers
    • St. Louis Blues
    • St. Louis Rams
    • Washington University Bears
    • Wake Forest Demon Deacons
  • California International Marathon
  • 4 Deserts – Racing the Planet Ultramarathon
  • World’s Strongest Man Competition Sacramento
  • USA Track and Field
  • Consultant USA gymnastics
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Logo
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Logo
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America Logo
  • International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society Logo