Seung J. Lee

Dr. Seung J. Lee serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where he also acts as Associate Director of the Pain Medicine Fellowship Program and practices at the University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute Pain Management Center.

His academic journey includes:

• Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry (Magna cum laude), New York University, 1996
• Doctor of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 2002
• Preliminary Internal Medicine Internship, The Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, 2002-2003
• Anesthesiology Residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2003-2006
• Pain Medicine Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2006-2007

Dr. Lee's research centers on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and innovative applications of technology in medical practice, particularly exploring digital health solutions to transform pain management protocols and anesthesiology workflows. His work bridges clinical expertise with technological advancement to address chronic pain challenges.

Publication analysis reveals an early focus on immunology with his 2000 malaria research, demonstrating foundational expertise in cellular immunity mechanisms before his specialization in pain medicine.

Within the Division of Pain Medicine, Dr. Lee directs fellowship training programs and provides clinical leadership at the Pain Management Center, focusing on translating research into patient-centered care models for complex pain conditions.