Franklin Lee, DO

Specialty: Spine

A native of Florida, Dr. Franklin Lee brings expertise in neck, spine, and general fractures to SIO to help patients live active and pain-free lives. He performs both minimally-invasive and complex open surgical procedures, using the most advanced surgical techniques, including robot-assisted surgery. He can provide care for all parts of the spine, as well as the most common spine injuries and conditions.

Dr. Lee has a bachelor’s degree in Integrated Biology from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, and earned his Master’s in Biomedical Science from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey. From there, he went on to medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, FL, earning his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.).

Dr. Lee completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra University/Northwell at Plainview Hospital in Plainview, New York. This was followed by a fellowship in spine surgery at MedStar Health/Union Memorial Hospital and University of Maryland/St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland.

Dr. Lee is active in the orthopedic medical community, having presented at multiple conferences as well as having research published in major medical journals. He’s also a member of multiple professional organizations, including the North American Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, American Osteopathic Association, Nassau County Medical Society, and International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery.

When not caring for patients or performing surgeries, Dr. Lee is a self-described foodie who enjoys football and spending time at the beach.