Michael L. Lee, M.D. Dr. Lee graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1992. He completed a 5 year orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Tennessee/ Campbell Clinic. He completed a fellowship, specializing in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery at Columbia University/New York Orthopaedic Hospital in New York City. Dr. Lee was in private practice for five years in Corpus Christi, Texas prior to joining Desert Orthopaedic Center. Dr. Lee is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and holds a Certificate of Added Qualification of Hand Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Lee has done research at various institutions including the National Institutes of Health in Washington DC and has authored numerous articles and book chapters. Dr. Lee specializes in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries, including fractures, dislocations, tendon lacerations, arthritic conditions, carpal tunnel syndrome, and trigger fingers. about us | physicians | patient ed | patient info | links | home Our Doctors When you choose one of our doctors you can be assured of quality care by a competent, experienced surgeon who excels in his field. Together our doctors represent 225 years of surgical experience in their specialty to benefit your needs.