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Daniel Jayho Lee

Daniel Jayho Lee MD

Specialties:

Hand Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery
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Daniel J. Lee MD is an orthopedic surgeon who completed a hand surgery fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania and is double board certified in Orthopedic and Hand Surgery. Dr. Lee feels honored that patients allow him into their lives at their most vulnerable moments and he strives to establish a connection with each patient. Being an orthopedic surgeon affords him the unique opportunity to restore function and allow patients to resume an active lifestyle.

While Dr. Lee enjoys the mix of office-based interactions and performing surgeries, helping patients live without pain is the most fulfilling part of his career. He particularly enjoys hand surgery because it is complex and requires great precision. Dr. Lee’s specialized training and specific skill-set have prepared him to solve difficult problems that most general orthopedic surgeons don't often see. When working with patients, he exhausts all non-surgical options first before recommending surgery.

Dr. Lee is originally from Philadelphia and is a die-hard Philly sports fan, which causes him more heartache than joy. He also plays golf and loves exploring the world with his family. In 2020, he accomplished his life-long goal of competing on Jeopardy! and met Alex Trebek.

Office Information

Hospital/Group Affiliation

PIH Health Whittier Hospital

PIH Health Physicians

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Gender

Male

Specialties

  • Hand Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Surgery

Education

Medical School

Drexel University College of Medicine

Internship

Drexel University College of Medicine / Hahnemann University Hospital

Residency

Drexel University College of Medicine / Hahnemann University Hospital

Fellowship

University of Pennsylvania Health System

Board Certifications

  • Hand Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Surgery

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Patient Reviews

March 26, 2026
Dr. Lee explained about the trigger finger and told me about surgery kindly.
March 25, 2026
Dr Lee is a good doctor who takes time to listen to his patients.
March 25, 2026
Make the parking process fee easier for our elder patients
March 24, 2026
The staff was friendly and the doctor was excellent.
March 24, 2026
Doctor ordered a test, and I'm very Unhappy that no appointments available for THREE months! This is NOT acceptable!
March 19, 2026
Everything was good.
March 19, 2026
I had to wait for over 50 minutes beyond my appointment time to see the doctor.
March 13, 2026
They didn't tell me to order the pain medication from the pharmacy.
March 05, 2026
This Doctor and his staff really made this visit I was very unsure of, the most comfortable and positive Experience.
February 27, 2026
I received excellent service there. I'm very happy with the care I received. Thank you.
February 27, 2026
DR LEE WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL IN ALL HIS INTERACTIONS WITH ME. HIS TEAM WAS ALSO VERY FRIENDLY AND ATTENTIVE.
February 25, 2026
Dr Lee explained in details of my issues, and had lots of knowledge to come up with treatment plans.
February 24, 2026
I appreciate that Dr. Lee was very patient and thorough with his explanations.
February 23, 2026
The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.
February 18, 2026
I had a great experience. All the staff and Dr. Lee had a lot of patience and I am very satisfied with the outcome. Also, it was very clean inside and out and overall my experience was very comfortable and warm. Thank you PIH. Have a good day.
February 12, 2026
Dr. Lee explained everything in plain language and easy to understand. He is patient and take time to listen to my need.
February 10, 2026
Everyone from the time I got to the office and I accidentally only said yes somewhat for how fast the appointment was scheduled, everything was incredibly professional from the testing paid to the tray tech were incredibly kind, engaging, patient. It was a very, very good visit. First time that I've ever been to an orthopedic, but I'm very thankful for the experience.
February 04, 2026
Don't let him retire. He's the best doctor you have on staff.
February 04, 2026
He was very cordial and explained things to me very well. I would highly recommend him!
February 04, 2026
The staff treated me perfectly, very well, very kind. The doctor was the only one who wasn't very curt.
February 03, 2026
I think the only thing is that the, I guess the nurse that supposed to have given me the splint didn't really know how to put it on me and apparently it was put on incorrectly and it just felt funny so I figured out which direction the splint was supposed to go. So I think she needed explanation on that. Thank you.
January 29, 2026
The provider was in a hurry to be done with my time with him. A little patience would of gone a long ways because I still had questions I had to ask the nurse instead of him. It would of helped if he had asked if I had a questions when he was done.
January 27, 2026
Made appointment with another doctor. Not happy with his opinions.
January 22, 2026
Dr. Lee throughly explained condition and provided a treatment plan. Great customer service and very personable!
January 20, 2026
Dr. Lee was very thorough and comprehensive. I appreciated his professionalism.
January 20, 2026
Staff was considerate and prompt. Employees were all great. Doctor was wonderful. Most definitely will be coming back to see Dr. Lee and his staff. I like the way you guys have your offices set up as well.
January 20, 2026
Dr. Lee was a quick study and very knowledgeable in his assessment and very kind and thorough in his brief explanation of the procedure and was expert at delivering the procedure. And I have a high degree of confidence, the highest degree of confidence in Dr. Lee now and for the future and I am currently at the good effect of his work. Thank you so much for referring me to Dr. Lee. I hope it will be a good ongoing relationship of excellence. Thank you, (PHI removed).
January 13, 2026
Received a very professional service. Very satisfied. Thank you. Bye-bye.
January 12, 2026
My doctor was excellent. He took his time to listen to me, to my concerns. He looked at my hand really good and made the right decision on how to continue with my recovery of my hand healing. I'm very, very happy with him. I appreciate it.
January 08, 2026
I have recommended this office to family and friends.
January 07, 2026
It took me about 40 minutes to get to see the doctor.
December 16, 2025
My experience was very quick. I did not have to wait a long time to be seen by the doctor even after I made an appointment. Dr. Lee was very professional and to the point which I liked. Told me what procedures that we could do and took care of it and I was out of there. I will see him again if necessary.
December 16, 2025
Excellent physician, great staff!
December 09, 2025
this was my first visit here , and i was satisfied with my visit .Hoping it stays this way for future visits .
December 04, 2025
Very helpful and courteous staff.
December 03, 2025
For the most part, the surgery and post-surgery, I'm satisfied. The one thing I had concerns was just talking to him before the surgery and talking to him after the surgery. I had bleeding in my wound and it persisted. And he seemed not too worried about it, which I can respect. But I don't know. I wish he would have seen it or I don't know. I feel like I had limited time with him and he was in a rush. But the surgery seems okay, but it's only been less than a week, so I'll see my first follow-up how it is. But just felt like he was short in time and had minimal time for me. But the surgery seems good. Thanks.
November 13, 2025
When I had my appointment with Dr. Lee on the 13th, he gave me a cortisone injection, but he rushed through giving me the injection. He didn't wait for the palm of my hand to be numb, and he was pretty rough with the injection. So I ended up with a bruise. And my prior injections that he's given me, I never felt any pain. And this time, I just felt like he was just really rushed and really didn't take any care when he gave me the injection. So I was just really surprised by that. Thank you.
November 12, 2025
Dr. Lee was very attentive, listened to what I had to say and explained the procedures going forward.
November 12, 2025
He was very good. He explained everything. I had questions and he didn't rush me. He, you know, was good about everything and I understood exactly what he was talking about. I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you. Bye.
November 11, 2025
Quick but thorough!
November 10, 2025
Office staff was helpful and courteous. However, I had to wait for 45 minutes before being seen. Office was hot and uncomfortable. I was scheduled for a PRP process that was not approved by my insurance, which would have saved me $35. I would not have even showed up.
November 10, 2025
It took me 30 minutes to exit the parking area, as the machine to pre-pay was broken but the system was still insisting everyone pay for the mechanical arm to be raised to allow each car to leave. There must have been 25 cars backed up trying to leave. Outrageous!
November 04, 2025
I'd like to give a comment on the receptionist. Her name is (name removed). She showed compassion. She was very thorough in helping me to schedule the earliest appointment for my child. I think she was very empathetic of the situation and I appreciate her very much. Her name is (name removed) from the call center that assists with my appointment.
October 30, 2025
Yes, Dr. Lee was great, very professional, and I previously saw Dr. (name removed) who's no longer with PIH, and Dr. Lee was able to pick up right where Dr. (name removed) and I left off. And he reviewed Dr. (name removed) nodes and made sure that my concerns were addressed. And I look forward to seeing Dr. Lee again soon as we have a procedure coming up and some follow-up appointments. And thank you very much, Dr. Lee. We appreciate you. And thank you, PIH. Bye-bye.
October 30, 2025
Dr. Lee put forth a treatment care plan that was enacted very quickly. From x-rays to examination and prescribing additional tests and interim care the visit was both comforting and comfortable.
October 29, 2025
I wanted to share feedback about my recent appointment with Dr. Daniel Lee 10/29/25 During my visit, I received a cortisone shot, but it seemed the doctor wasn't aware that it was my third shot. This made me feel like my chart hadn't been properly reviewed before the procedure. Additionally, the way the doctor spoke to me while explaining things came across as rude and dismissive. I left the appointment feeling uncomfortable and disrespected. I value the care I receive from your office, but I wanted to bring this to your attention in hopes that future interactions can be handled with more understanding and professionalism. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Sincerely, (PHI removed)
October 29, 2025
Dr. Lee explained everything in an easy to understand terminology. The office staff was kind and professional.
October 28, 2025
Dr. Lee was there in a very timely manner, took time to explain. I'm very satisfied with the service that Dr. Lee gave me.
October 28, 2025
Had a horrible experience with this Doctor
October 09, 2025
The waiting time was kind of long from appointment time
October 01, 2025
everyone very friendly and professional.
September 25, 2025
Thanks for taking us on time. It was very much appreciated
September 23, 2025
Everything was great in the office. Doctor, you were great. (name removed) was great. When I went to the other place, they said they had the brace that I had, didn't have it. Then they said they were going to get it and have it the next day. Then they said 72 hours, I didn't get it. So the only thing I was sad about is it took me a week to get a brace on my broken arm. And I don't think that's good. And I'm just kind of sad about that, but you guys treated me well, but the follow through with a broken arm at 63 and didn't have a calf or a brace until one week later. So that's the only thing. Thanks.
September 17, 2025
wonderful doctor and staff. met all expectations.
September 10, 2025
Dr. Lee is a good professional!
September 02, 2025
Dr. Lee is very attentive, great bedside manner, easy to talk to, listen to me. I really appreciate it. The nurses were all great. I think the only thing that is somewhat could be better handled is the registration on part of PIH. I had to do it three times just to get it to function correctly. Thank you.
August 27, 2025
I called on a Monday to schedule an appointment and I was able to be seen by Dr. Lee on Wednesday. Thank you very much for seeing me promptly.
August 26, 2025
Dr Lee listened to my concerns Re my arthritis in both hands and answered all my questions ( I brought a printed list). He patiently explained source of my pain and gave me options for tx. He offered to give me steroid injections to both thumbs. I explained that last time another Dr gave me steroid injections I screamed for pain of procedure. He told me he would inject some anesthesia into area then come back and give me steroid shot. He also suggested to add manual traction to thumb (with assist of staff member) while injecting steroid to joint to allow medicine to better access the joint space. This attention to detail and my comfort and spending the time to explain my condition, my options n the procedure he was going to do impressed me. This is the kind of doctor that everyone hopes to get. He will be my ortho Dr from now on.
August 21, 2025
Everything great
August 20, 2025
Overall it was a good, positive experience from check in to Dr.Lee's staff & with Dr. Lee.
August 20, 2025
Love everyone there in the office very polite
August 13, 2025
Doctor explained everything in a way that I was able to understand
July 25, 2025
Was really nervous about my procedure but Dr Lee took the time and explained the procedure, great experience
July 10, 2025
I was there Thursday morning. I was told that the operating scheduler would call me later that day or the next day, which would have been Friday. I never heard from them so far. So I'm still waiting for someone to schedule me for surgery. I'd like someone to call me as soon as possible. That's it.
July 10, 2025
It is very difficult to get timely appointments at any offices within the PIH system.
July 09, 2025
During my visit, the office staff and nurse were pleasant. The experience with the doctor was completely different. He wasn't blatantly disrespectful or rude, but he was very dismissive and seemed like he was in a rush and not thorough about giving me explanations of my condition. I had to squeeze my questions in quick because he was so curt.
July 03, 2025
I didn't get the treatment that I needed for the most part. Dr Lee didn't bother to explain why I didn't need a therapy which was the main reason I was sent to his clinic by my primary doctor. Weird doctor, didn't bother to introduce himself.
July 02, 2025
I glad I was provided more testing to resolve my issues
July 01, 2025
Easy to get to ample parking couthenrtesy upon regeristering then then directed where to go
June 25, 2025
Great people DR. and nurse were real great and experience friendly. They did a great job. Thank you.
June 19, 2025
Doctor took time to listen to concerns and provide options. Great customer service by staff.
June 18, 2025
I was treated quickly and very efficiently. The doctor was very effective and quickly referred me to physical therapy. I am very happy with the service.
June 12, 2025
I had seen this doctor once before and felt with a little abrupt and rushed, but this time when I went in it was like he was he was a completely different person, and he took all the time I needed to answer my questions and take care of my needs. I'm glad I gave him a second chance because I did feel that first day like maybe something was going on and he was just extremely busy. I would definitely recommend him to others.
June 04, 2025
Dr Lee, (two names removed) were all super friendly and made me feel comfortable. They acted like personable people and not robotic drone like persons. Which is something I appreciate.
May 28, 2025
The staff was very friendly, very helpful, at least the girl that assisted me when I checked in and was explaining to me about an outstanding bill that I was not aware of and not aware that my insurance wasn't being billed correctly. So we got it all straightened out and hopefully my bill will be covered and paid for in full. And then she sent me up to the Dr. Lee's office and the staff as well as downstairs was very, very helpful. I would go back to that office again. Thank you.
May 28, 2025
Paying for parking is pathetic!
May 28, 2025
The orthopedic staff had me exit without giving me my follow up appointment. Had to go back to the orthopedic dept to make a follow up appointment. Very inconvenient.
May 27, 2025
He was very professional.
May 15, 2025
Friendly and Courteous staff
May 15, 2025
all ok
May 14, 2025
I love it, very helpful and friendly atmosphere.
May 14, 2025
He spent time to explain all my options
May 08, 2025
Hello- This was a good session but I did not leave with complete answers.
May 07, 2025
I was nervous about this small procedure but Dr Lee and his assistant (name removed) assured me it would be quick and painless. They made me feel comfortable and distracted me with music and fun conversation.
May 07, 2025
Every aspect of my visit was very professional and I truly appreciate all PIH has done for me over the years and I look forward to more quality care. Thank you very much. (PHI removed)
May 01, 2025
Excellent physician, medical assistant and front office staff. Profession and kind. Great experience.
April 29, 2025
The process is too long for having an appointment.
April 28, 2025
Yes, I wanted to say that Dr. Lee is a very good doctor. And he did listen to me. He takes very good care of me. He's very passionate about his job, very concerned about my issues. He recommended a surgeon, a great surgeon, and I definitely, definitely would recommend him to anybody. He is just the best. Thank you.
April 24, 2025
Hey, I just wanted to say that I was really appreciative of Dr. Lee and his visit with me this past, I think it was Thursday. He brought, he went through my results with me and made everything easy to understand, really accommodating. So, everybody at PIH is awesome. I've never really had a bad experience to be quite honest with you, but Dr. Lee kind of went above and beyond, which I think is tough because PIH has just great service, but Dr. Lee was really, really cool. So, that's the end of it. Thank you.
April 17, 2025
Dr Lee was very helpful & comforting he will get to the cause of my pain & the problem I am having
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