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Otology, Neurotology & Lateral Skull Base Surgery Fellow<\/span><\/div>\n
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Pronouns:<\/b> He\/him\/his<\/div>\n
Hometown (Birthplace): <\/b><\/b>Columbia, MO<\/div>\n
Undergraduate Degree: <\/b><\/b>University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill<\/div>\n
MD: <\/b><\/b>University of North Carolina School of Medicine<\/div>\n
Residency: <\/b><\/b>University of North Carolina Hospitals, Department of Otolaryngology\/Head and Neck Surgery<\/div>\n
Hobbies: <\/b><\/b>Running, Skiing, Soccer, Golf, Caroling, Basketball<\/div>\n
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Why Otolaryngology?<\/h3>\n
Otolaryngology offers a unique blend of intricate surgeries and long-term patient relationships across all ages, with the ability to restore vital functions like breathing, hearing, speech, and facial expression\/appearance. Its diversity\u2014from delicate microsurgery to complex reconstructive and oncologic procedures\u2014makes it both intellectually stimulating and deeply rewarding.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Why UNC?<\/h3>\n
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I\u2019ve had so many incredible mentors in my training at UNC and wanted the opportunity to keep working with and learning from them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Recent Publications:<\/b><\/div>\n
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Visit PubMed<\/a> to see Dr. Lee’s publications.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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