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Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery

Medical College of Georgia (2015)

Professional interests include: rectal prolapse, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and more.

1901 Clinch Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37916

(865) 331-1111

Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD is a general surgeon in Knoxville, TN specializing in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2015 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD is affiliated with Covenant Health, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and PREMIER SURGICAL ASSOCIATES PLLC.

Office Locations

1819 Clinch Avenue Suite 200
Knoxville, TN 37916

(865) 524-3659

(865) 602-3528

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Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

1901 Clinch Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37916

(865) 331-1111

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

proctosigmoidoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD had a list price for proctosigmoidoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

gastrointestinal procedures

minimally invasive procedures

standard anoscopy

In 2013, Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD performed more gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, and standard anoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD treated as a general surgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17
gastrointestinal procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD treated as a general surgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	25
doctor visit	205
gastrointestinal procedures	99
minimally invasive procedures	99

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	12
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD treated as a general surgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	216
gastrointestinal procedures	89
minimally invasive procedures	89

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	104

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	13
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD treated as a general surgeon in Knoxville, TN were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	18
doctor visit	146
gastrointestinal procedures	66
minimally invasive procedures	66

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	47
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	33
85 and over	8
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	61

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD From 2021 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	34
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2015. He completed residency at University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the General Surgery Colon and Rectal Surgery and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia (2015)

Residency: University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals (2020)

Board Certification: General Surgery Colon and Rectal Surgery

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Covenant Health

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

PREMIER SURGICAL ASSOCIATES PLLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sung Gon Lee, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$250 DA VINCI SP $250
AtriCure, Inc.	$200 EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX $200
Medtronic, Inc.	$75 LigaSure $75
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$63 GATTEX $63
Stryker Corporation	$16 EIKON $16
Other	$9 $9

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$363
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$250

Biography

Dr. Sung Lee's specialties are general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. He practices in Knoxville, TN. His areas of expertise include cancer surgery, anorectal surgery, and anal cancer. Dr. Lee graduated from Medical College of Georgia and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Tennessee. He is professionally affiliated with Covenant Health. According to Covenant Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in.