Andrea Lee

Andrea Lee, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC). She joined the faculty in October 2022 and previously held the same rank at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York. Her roles emphasize clinical practice and research within neurology, particularly focusing on movement disorders.

Education & Training:

• Bachelor’s degrees in Anthropology and Biology, Brown University
• Medical Degree (MD), State University of New York Downstate
• Residency in Neurology, New York University School of Medicine
• Fellowship in Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder, NYU School of Medicine

Research & Clinical Focus: Dr. Lee’s clinical expertise includes Parkinson’s Disease, parkinsonisms, essential tremor, dystonia, tardive dyskinesia, tics/Tourette’s syndrome, restless leg syndrome, ataxia, and myoclonus. She specializes in botulinum toxin injections for conditions like cervical dystonia, hemifacial spasm, blepharospasm, and sialorrhea. Her research aims to develop therapies to slow Parkinson’s progression, improve early diagnosis, and manage its complications.

Professional Affiliations & Certifications: A member of the American Academy of Neurology, Movement Disorder Society, American Neurological Association, and Parkinson’s Study Group. Certified by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts and a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Advising & Grants: No formal advisee or grant details are provided in the text. Her contributions focus on clinical practice and collaborative research initiatives through her affiliations.

Labs & Teams: Actively participates in the Parkinson’s Study Group, a multidisciplinary research collaboration advancing treatment strategies for Parkinson’s and related disorders.