Chon Lee

Chon Lee, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Board-certified in Pediatrics, Child Neurology, and Epilepsy, she practices at UNC Hospitals Children's Neurology Clinic in Chapel Hill where she evaluates and manages complex pediatric neurological conditions with a focus on collaborative family-centered care.

Her educational background includes:

• Doctor of Medicine from Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1987)
• Internship in General Surgery at UCLA (1987-1988)
• Residency in Pediatrics at UNC Chapel Hill (1990-1993)
• Residency in Child Neurology at UNC Chapel Hill (2006-2009)
• Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology (EEG) at UNC Chapel Hill (2009-2010)
• Research Fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Disease at UNC Chapel Hill (1989-1990)

Dr. Lee specializes in pediatric epilepsy management, particularly refractory cases using multi-modal approaches including the ketogenic diet, cannabidiol (Epidiolex), and advanced EEG interpretation. Her research bridges clinical neurophysiology with innovative therapeutic interventions, emphasizing quality-of-life outcomes for children facing psychosocial challenges from neurological disorders. She actively participates in industry-sponsored drug trials through the Epilepsy Neurogenetics Initiative.

Her publication record demonstrates evolving expertise from foundational child development topics (2003) to cutting-edge genetic epilepsy research (2020), reflecting the field's shift toward precision medicine for rare epileptic syndromes in infancy. This trajectory highlights her commitment to translating genetic diagnostics into targeted treatments.

As a clinician-educator, Dr. Lee contributes to UNC's academic mission through patient care, clinical trials coordination, and training within the Department of Neurology. Her work with the Faculty Collaboration Database supports interdisciplinary research initiatives in pediatric neurology.