Sung G. Lee, MD, FACS
Dr. Sung Lee is a Colon and Rectal Surgeon with Premier Surgical at Fort Sanders Regional in Knoxville, TN. He specializes in colon and rectal surgery as well as inflammatory bowel disease with a strong focus in minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Lee completed his Fellowship-training in colon and rectal surgery at the Colon and Rectal Clinic of Orlando, Florida. He joined Premier Surgical Associates in 2021.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- BS: University of Georgia, Athens
- MD: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University
- Residency: General Surgery, University of Tennessee School of Medicine, Knoxville
- Fellowship: Colon and Rectal Surgery, Colon and Rectal Clinic of Orlando, Florida
- Board Certified: General Surgery
- Board Certified: Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Member: Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- Professional Organizations: American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
- Recognition: Cityview Magazine’s 2024 “Top Docs”; KnoxBiz.com “40 Under 40 Class of 2023”
- Joined Premier Surgical: 2021
SPECIALTIES
General & Laparoscopic Surgery; Surgical Oncology Colon & Rectal Surgery, Hemorrhoids
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Colon & rectal cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis), Minimally Invasive surgery techniques including Da Vinci Robotic System and Laparoscopic Surgery, Anorectal surgery, Anal cancer, Hemorrhoids, Rectal prolapse, Anal fissure and Perianal fissure.
OFFICE LOCATION
Fort Sanders Regional
1819 Clinch Avenue, Suite 200
Knoxville, TN 37916
865.524.3695
News
- Care at Home Program Helps Knox Woman After Surgery
- Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Colon Screenings
- KnoxBiz.com “40 Under 40 Class or 2023”: Dr. Sung Lee Fullfills Dream of Treating Cancer Patients
- Harriman Veteran Receives Curative Cancer Care
- Dr. Lee Tackles Complex Cancer Case
- Diverting from Diverticulitis: Robotic-Assisted Surgery Gives Local Woman Relief from Abdominal Pain
- Meet Dr. Sung Lee!
VIDEOS
Watch this short video to learn more about Dr. Lee!
Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgery at Premier Surgical Associates
Dr. Lee on the benefits of robotic surgery
Video
Other than skin cancers, colon and rectal cancr is the 3rd most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. Premier Colon and Rectal Surgeon Dr. Sung Lee explains the risks of colonrectal disease and why you shouldn’t skip your screening colonoscopy in this segment of the “Living East Tennesee” program on WATE TV-6 in Knoxville.