Tzu-Hao Lee

Tzu-Hao Lee, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine - Hepatology at Baylor College of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency, gastroenterology fellowship, and transplant hepatology fellowship at Duke University Medical Center. At Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Dr. Lee manages pre- and post-transplant end-stage liver disease patients, providing comprehensive long-term care and transplant counseling.

Dr. Lee's research focuses on several key areas in hepatology:

• Liver transplantation outcomes: Investigating survival trends, prognostic factors, and disparities in access to care
• Viral hepatitis and cirrhosis: Studying disease progression, complications, and management strategies
• Health equity: Examining racial, ethnic, and gender-based disparities in liver disease and transplantation
• COVID-19 impact: Analyzing pandemic effects on transplant recipients and liver disease management

His recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on transplantation outcomes, health disparities, and liver disease complications. Research methodologies include large database analyses, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and clinical outcome studies. Key trends include machine perfusion techniques, non-invasive biomarkers, and quality improvement in transplant care.

Dr. Lee has received several scientific awards:

• Duke Center For AIDS Research (CFAR) Pilot Grant Award
• American College of Gastroenterology SCOPY Award for colorectal cancer outreach
• Resident Research Grant Award from Duke University Medical Center

He maintains active membership in professional organizations including the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American Society of Transplantation, American Gastroenterological Association, and American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Lee is fluent in Chinese (Mandarin) and Taiwanese.