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Richard K Lee

Richard K Lee, MD, PhD

Cataract and Refractive DiseaseGlaucoma

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

About Richard K Lee

Roles

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Secondary Appointments in: the Departments of Cell Biology, and Electrical & Computer Engineering; and in the Neuroscience Graduate Program.
Walter G. Ross Chair in Ophthalmology

Areas of Expertise

Glaucoma
Cataracts and Intraocular Lens

Research Interests

Neuroprotection in Glaucoma and Retinal Degeneration
Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma
Molecular pathways involved in development of glaucoma
Clinical outcomes of glaucoma treatments

Published Articles

Locations

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Glaucoma, 2003
  • Residency: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Ophthalmology, 2002
  • Internship: University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1999
  • Fellowship, Research: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Viral Oncology, 1998
  • Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1998

Insurance

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  • Aetna - WC
  • Aetna Affiliates/Signature Adm. (ASA)
  • Aetna Behavioral Health
  • Aetna Elect Choice (EPO)
  • Aetna-FL Healthy Kids
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  • Aetna-Medicaid HMO
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  • Aetna-Medicare PPO
  • Aetna-POS
  • Aetna-PPO
  • Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 1
  • Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 2
  • Aetna-UM Employee-POS HRA
  • Aetna/Coventry - Institutes of Excellence (IOE)
  • Amerigroup-FL Healthy Kids
  • Amerigroup-Medicaid HMO
  • Argus Vision
  • AvMed Choice
  • AvMed-HMO/POS
  • AvMed-MDC and JHS Groups
  • AvMed-Medicare HMO
  • AXIS
  • BCBS Blue Options-Network Blue-PPO
  • BCBS BlueCare-HealthOptions HMO
  • BCBS BlueChoice PPC-PPO
  • BCBS Miami Dade Blue-PPO
  • BCBS of FL - except "SELECT" Plans
  • BCBS of FL (Commercial plans exclude HIX Select)
  • BCBS Traditional-PHS-PPO
  • Beacon Health (FKA ValueOption)
  • Beech Street-PPO
  • Broward Health Medical Center
  • CarePlus-Medicare HMO
  • Catholic Hospice
  • CCP-CMS Title XIX (Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
  • CCP-CMS Title XXI (Non-Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
  • CCP-MMA (Broward County residents)
  • Charlotte County Sheriff's Office-PPO
  • Cigna Affiliates
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  • Cigna Life Source (Intracorp is part of Cigna Lifesource)
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  • Cigna-MDCPS Jackson Sr. High
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  • Clear Health Alliance-SNP Medicaid HMO
  • CompCare (Comprehensive Behavioral Care)
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  • Dimension - WC
  • Dimension Plus-PPO
  • EHN - PPO
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  • Europe Assistance/Global Corporate Solutions
  • eyeQuest
  • FCCI - WC
  • Florida Healthcare Plan (Affiliate of BCBSFL)
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  • Freedom Health-Medicaid HMO
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  • Gallagher Bassett - WC (MDCPS & FCSRMC)
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  • HAA Preferred Partners
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  • Health Net Veterans Choice HMO
  • Heritage Summit Healthcare - WC
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  • Prime Health Services - WC
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  • Religious Order of Jehovah's Witnesses-PPO
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  • Royal Caribbean Cruises-PPO
  • Sanus Health Corporation
  • Simply Healthcare-Medicaid HMO
  • Solstice Dental-HMO and PPO
  • Start Healthcare Network
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  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
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  • Wellcare/Staywell-Healthy Kids HMO
  • Wellcare/Staywell-Medicaid HMO
  • Wexford Health-State Inmates
  • Worldwide Managed Care

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

608 ratings, 93 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    The best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Muy buena

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    I would recommend Bascom Palmer to everyone!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    I already have my next appointment for 2027!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    Dr Lee is always caring in explaining my conditions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    All good as I mentioned before

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2026

    Todo muy bien

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Thankful for all the care and help received

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    Excelente

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Doctor Richard Lee saved my vision!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    All went very well, I felt very satisfied

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/6/2025

    My doctor was wonderful Trying to communicate with him on UHealth was impossible

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/28/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Knowledgeable and caring doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    My experience could not have been any more professionally handled. Thanks for the positive experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    The best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Dr Lee is caring, compassionate and easy to get along with. Very polite. I would recommend him to anyone.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Provider explained test results, treatment going forward, home care and up coming visit with my other eye care providers in a very understanding way.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    Kind and explained procedures and instructionswee

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    I like my DR. Very much. Dr. Richard Lee

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Dr Lee is averygood doctor he listen to my complains and he is very patient with me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Muy buena.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    Keep up the good work!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    I surely will

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Knowledgeable professional experienced and friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Excelente profesional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Dr Lee cares about his patients, he listens to you, and finds the best solution to your problem

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Dr. Richard Lee is the finest glaucoma specialist, I believe, in your S. Florida network if not beyond those bounds. In my opinion, he reigns supreme in Knowledge, care and function and communication above and beyond any eye care specialist I have known.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Always have a good time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Dr. Richard Lee cares about his patients. I see him for my glaucoma and he's very thorough and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Excelente

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/26/2025

    It is always a pleasure to see Dr Lee and his staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    I completely trust Bascom Palmer with my ey care.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    He is straight forward .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Gratefully, as life goes on and mature age is upon me, the most precious sense of being able to see for the duration of my life is more important than there are words to explain. I made the choice to switch from another caregiver for the excellence and competency of Dr. Richard Lee. He is forever competently invested in using every means possible to continue my dream of vision for life in spite of the odds. For that reason, I chose to be in the care of the amazing and wonderful and experienced Dr. Richard Lee.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Excellent all around provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Whole staff specifically Dr R Lee have shown exceptional service.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    I LOVE Bascom Palmer!!!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Eficienci

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    I appreciate all the care and concern I receive from the entire staff and Dr Lee

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Excelente

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/17/2025

    I have been Dr Lee patient . He is very professional and experienced Md

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/17/2025

    Excellent Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Extremely personable and professional. Assured I had opportunity to ask and have answered any questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Buena atención

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Dr.lee is a magnificent person,very profesional and an exellent surgeon.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/26/2025

    I have been a patient of Dr. Richard Lee for many years now and he is a great doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2025

    For me my Doctor is the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/14/2025

    Dr. Richard Lee consistently exhibits genuine concern for my well-being, exceptionally high level of expertise, and flexibility in his very busy schedule in fitting me in to address needs as they arise. I'm very grateful for him and his ongoing collaboration with his colleagues In support of my eye care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2025

    Great experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2025

    Dr Lee always speaks to me with words I can understand. He writes down my instructions and brings in my family to help me. He is excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/18/2025

    Excellent doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2025

    Was a great visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/4/2025

    I've always recommend Dr. Lee to anyone who's look for an great ophthalmologist.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/28/2024

    Dr. Lee and staff are very good with patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2024

    Dr lee has been an extremely good Doctor and we are fortunate to have him taking care of our eyes for past 10myears,

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2024

    Dr. Lee is a fabulous doctor! He is worth the very, very, very long wait each time I have an appointment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2024

    100 % recomended

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/7/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2024

    All very good experiences

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/9/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2024

    Dr Lee is an excellent doctor and explain things very clear and honest way

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2024

    Dr Lee is phenomenal!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2024

    Informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2024

    Dr. Richard Lee immediately put myself and my wife at ease by asking about our visit to Florida. Throughout the consultation he was informative, caring, and generous with his time and expertise. I particularly appreciated the thoroughness of the examination of my eyes, his recommendation for my glaucoma treatment and his insights as to the current state of glaucoma research. I also believe he listened to all my questions and concerns and responded in a compassionate and professional manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2024

    Excellent care!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2024

    Doctor Richard Lee is an outstanding person. He deeply cared for his patients.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2024

    Estoy satisfecha

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2024

    Dr Lee is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2024

    Dr Lee is the BEST

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2024

    Dr. Lee displays the friendliness of Docotrs past; makes conversation but efficiently gets to the point

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/27/2024

    Buena

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2024

    Excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2024

    Great physician!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2024

    Dr. Lee is Simply The Best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2024

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2024

    Very good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2024

    I have recommended him to many others...

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2024

    Very well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/4/2024

    Dr. Lee is one of the best doctors I've had in my lifetime.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2024

    Good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2024

    Dr. Lee is a true professional physician a caring doctor that treats patients with dignity and compassion, he is like a family member to my wife and I, the very best in his field.