About me
Michael Lee, MD, is a non-invasive cardiologist at MedStar Health at Lafayette Centre and MedStar Health at McLean. Dr. Lee is board certified in cardiovascular diseases and treats cardiac conditions such as coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, and valvular disease.
Dr. Lee focuses primarily on treating and managing heart disease by interpreting cardiac studies (e.g., echocardiograms and various stress test modalities) and non-invasive vascular studies (e.g., carotid duplex scans, aortic duplex imaging, ABI’s, renal artery duplex scans, lower extremity arterial and venous duplex studies). Once he has thoroughly investigated his patient’s symptoms, he then collaborates with them to develop a health care plan that aligns with their lifestyle and health goals.
Dr. Lee believes that early detection of heart disease and atherosclerosis is vital to improving overall outcomes. To this end, Dr. Lee actively promotes early screening and heart health education.
He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT). Dr. Lee has been chosen by his peers as one of Washington D.C.’s best doctors every year since 2019. His name appears on the Washingtonian’s Top Doctors list.
Dr. Lee received his medical degree from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. He completed his residency and a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at the University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital, where he received training on non-invasive vascular imaging.
Dr. Lee is happily married with four kids. When he is not practicing medicine, he is at home helping his children do their homework, or participating in the myriad of activities his children are involved in.
Philosophy of care
“I believe in listening to patients and thoroughly investigating their symptoms before developing a treatment plan that is appropriate for them and their lives. Patients and physicians should be on the same team, working together to improve the patient’s health. Everyone is different; not everybody is interested in pursuing the same pathways in regard to diagnosis, treatment, or medications. That is why I believe in working with patients to come up with a treatment plan that aligns to their philosophies and their health goals.”
“When it comes to working with referring providers, I believe that primary care providers are the cornerstone of care for patients. I always strive to have clear and concise communication with my patients' primary care providers, because at the end of the day they are the ones who are putting all the pieces together for them.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Ablation For Atrial Fibrillation
- Angiogram
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cardioversion
- Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Echocardiography
- Exercise Stress Test
- Heart Murmur
- High Cholesterol Management
- Holter Monitoring
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Myocardial Infarction
- Stress Test
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Electrocardiogram
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
- Acute Endocarditis
- Acute Ischemic Heart Diseases
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Advanced Heart Failure
- Advanced Heart Failure (ADHF)
- Advanced Heart Failure (AHF)
- Advanced Heart Failure Care
- Amphetamine Addiction
- Amyloidosis
- Angina
- Angina Pectoris
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Artery Disorders
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrioventricular Block
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve
- Bleeding Disorders
- Bradycardia
- Bundle Branch Block
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiac Murmurs
- Cardiometabolic Disorders
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiovascular Disorders Of Newborn
- Cerebrovascular Diseases
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Circulatory System Complications
- Circulatory System Disorders
- Clotting Disorders
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Congenital Heart Valve Defects
- Congenital Malformation Syndromes Affecting Multiple Systems
- Congenital Malformations Of Cardiac Chambers And Connections
- Congenital Malformations Of Great Arteries
- Congenital Malformations Of Great Veins
- Congenital Malformations Of Heart
- Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
- Congenital Malformations Of Pulmonary And Tricuspid Valves
- Congenital Malformations Of Trachea And Bronchus
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Cough
- Disorders Of Carbohydrate Metabolism
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Disorders Of Sphingolipid Metabolism And Lipid Storage
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Electrical Conduction Disorders
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Gout
- Heart Attack
- Heart Block
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol Management
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Hypotension
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Intracranial Aneurysm
- Intrathoracic Organ Injury
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Myocardial Infarction
- Myocardial Infarction Complications
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nonrheumatic Mitral Valve Disease
- Obesity
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Palpitations
- Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
- Paroxysmal Ventricular Tachycardia
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Pericardium Diseases
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases
- Poisoning
- Precerebral Artery Occlusion
- Premature Atrial Contraction
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Premature Atrial Contractions (PACS)
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Presence Of Cardiac And Vascular Implants
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Protozoal Diseases
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Pulmonary Valve Disorders
- Pulmonary Vessel Disease
- Respiratory Conditions Due To External Agents
- Respiratory Disorders
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Sarcoidosis
- Secondary Hypertension
- Shock
- Shortness Of Breath
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Sleep Disorders
- Subcortical Infarction
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Syncope
- Systemic Connective Tissue Involvement
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Tachycardia
- Thyrotoxic Crisis
- Transient Cerebral Ischemic Attacks
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Turner Syndrome
- Valve Disease With Congestive Heart Failure
- Vasculitis
- Venous Embolism
- Venous Insufficiency
- Ventricular Aneurysm
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Viral Diseases
- Vision Disturbances
Procedures I perform
- Ablation For Atrial Fibrillation
- Angiogram
- Angioplasty
- Aortic Dissection Repair
- Aortic Stenosis Treatment
- Aortic Valve Repair
- Arterial Pressure Monitoring
- Arthrocentesis
- Atrial Appendage Closure
- Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
- Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Blood Gas Analysis
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Catheterization Interpretation
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
- Cardiovascular Stress Testing
- Cardioversion
- Carotid Artery Aneurysm Repair
- Carotid Artery Stenting
- Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
- Coronary Artery Disease Treatment
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrophysiology Study
- Endomyocardial Biopsy
- Endovascular Treatment
- Exercise Stress Test
- Extended Ecg Analysis
- External Electrocardiographic Recording
- Fractional Flow Reserve
- Heart Failure Treatment
- Heart Pacemaker Implantation
- Heart Transplant
- High Cholesterol Management
- Holter Monitoring
- Hypertension Treatment
- Internal Jugular Central Line Placement
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
- Intravascular Ultrasound
- Kinesiology Analysis
- Mesenteric Angiography
- MRA With Contrast
- Myocardial Infarction Treatment
- Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Nuclear Stress Test
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
- Peripheral Stenting
- Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome Treatment
- Prostate Injury Treatment
- Pulmonary Artery Stenosis Repair
- Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
- Renal Artery Stenting
- Stress Echocardiography
- Stress Test
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Transplant Glomerulopathy Treatment
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Ventricular Assist Device
- Ventricular Fibrillation Treatment
- Ventricular Restoration
- Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Practice locations
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6410 Rockledge Drive Suite 401 Bethesda, MD, 20817
240-922-5780miles away
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- BlueChoice Open Access
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- IH-Indemnity
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Beech Street PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Network OA
- UHC Passport
- IH-HMO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Navigate
- IH-Open POS II
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- HumanaChoice PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Basic
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United Student Resources
- IH-EPO Plus
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CIGNA EPO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- IH-PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- TRICARE East Select
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst NASCO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Optimum Choice
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- IH-POS Plus
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Choice POS II
- IH-Open HMO Option
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- IH-Open HMO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Sentara Health
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Medicare FFS
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Aetna HMO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- TRICARE East Prime
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- First Health PPO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- HighMark
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Employee Health Plan
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- TRICARE for Life East
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- CareFirst EPO
- Choice POS
- United Healthcare Choice
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- IH-POS
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst Administrators
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Choice Fund PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CIGNA Indemnity
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- POS OA
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- OA Plus
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
Fellowship: Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester (2007)
Fellowship: Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester (2006)
Residency: Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester (2002)
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (1999)