A recent addition to the expert orthopaedic faculty at UW Medical Center, Dr. Michael Lee heralds from Rush University Medical Center. Lee specializes in degenerative conditions of the spine and has a particular interest in newer surgical techniques including minimally invasive approaches and disc-replacement surgeries.

His research work focuses on back pain physiology. "As spine surgeons, we have a good understanding of some of the causes of back pain, but we don't; have a complete understanding of all the causes," Lee continued. "Back pain can occasionally be difficult to diagnose accurately and treat successfully. My research focus is to further understand the cause and physiology of this pain."