Michael Lee MD

Michael Lee, MD, is an ophthalmology physician and Professor at the University of Minnesota with academic appointments in Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences as well as Neurology and Neurosurgery. He serves as Director of the Neuro-Ophthalmology service and is Program Director for the University of Minnesota Neuro-Ophthalmology fellowship program. Dr. Lee is also Co-Director of the Center for Thyroid Eye Disease, reflecting a clinical focus on neuro-ophthalmology and vision problems related to neurologic conditions, along with collaborative care for thyroid eye disease. Dr. Lee completed his undergraduate education at Johns Hopkins University. He earned his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed his ophthalmology residency training there. Recognized for clinical excellence, Dr. Lee has been named to Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s “Top Doctors” list in Ophthalmology. In his practice and teaching roles, he is committed to advancing patient-centered care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the education of the next generation of specialists.