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Daniel J. Lee, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology

Daniel J. Lee, M.D.
Recognition Awards & Honors Dr. Daniel Lee was named one of Portland’s Top Doctors in 2026 by Portland Monthly Magazine.
About Dr. Lee

Meet Dr. Lee

Dr. Daniel J. Lee is a cataract surgeon, fellowship trained cornea specialist, and comprehensive ophthalmologist. His practice includes routine and complex cataract surgery, corneal transplantation (full and partial thickness transplantation including PKP, DALK, DSEK, DMEK), laser vision correction (LASIK, PRK), pterygium excision, management of dislocating or problematic intraocular lenses, and anterior segment reconstruction after ocular trauma. He also offers astigmatism correcting (toric), multifocal, and light adjustable lens (LAL) options for suitable cataract surgery candidates.

He volunteers his time serving on the Patient Care Committee of the Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation (OLSHF), and donates his skills to providing free cataract surgery to underserved patients in the Portland area. He lives in Portland with his wife, two dogs, and two cats.

Education & Training

Background & Training

Dr. Lee discovered ophthalmology while working as an ophthalmic technician during college. He loved the field so much that he decided to apply to medical school solely to become an ophthalmologist. After completing his medical school training in Wisconsin, he completed his internship in Chicago where he was enlisted to help manage ICU patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Lee moved to Portland where he completed his residency training at OHSU. He then stayed at OHSU to complete his fellowship training in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery.

Credentials

Where Dr. Lee Trained

  1. Fellowship 2023-2024

    Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery

    Oregon Health & Science University – Casey Eye Institute, Portland, OR

  2. Residency 2020-2023

    Ophthalmology Residency

    Oregon Health & Science University – Casey Eye Institute, Portland, OR

  3. Internship 2019-2020

    Transitional Year

    Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago, IL

  4. Medical School 2015-2019

    Medical College of Wisconsin

    Milwaukee, WI

  5. Undergraduate 2010-2014

    University of California – Berkeley

    Berkeley, CA

Outside the Office

Life Beyond the Clinic

In his free time, he enjoys hiking, gardening, cooking, and international travel.

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Testimonials

What Our Patients are Saying

"Amazing service, great staff that pay attention to every detail. They really make you feel like you’re in good hands and are provided the best possible care."
Google review
July 2026
"My first visit was extremely positive. The staff from the reception through to clinicians was excellent."
Google review
July 2026
"Warm, friendly, knowledgeable and positive about possible solutions to eye issues. Awesome experience!!"
rater8 review
July 2026
"The whole team was present, patient, kind, and explained everything they were doing so I understood. A model for how health care experiences should be."
Google review
July 2026
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