Meet Your Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. James M. Lee, Jr., MD
Orthopedic Surgeon — Sports Medicine
A board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon focused on personalized, patient-centered care that restores function and quality of life.
Dr. James M. Lee, Jr. is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. With a patient-centered philosophy at the heart of his practice, he is dedicated to providing personalized, effective care that enhances both function and quality of life for each patient.
Dr. Lee brings years of advanced training and experience to every case. From 2008 to 2015, he served as Director of Sports Medicine at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, where he developed a reputation for an innovative approach to sports-related injuries and complex orthopedic cases.
Training & Credentials
Where Dr. Lee trained.
Board-certified and fellowship-trained in sports medicine, with experience leading sports medicine programs and caring for athletes across New Jersey.
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgeon — Sports Medicine
Board-certified, fellowship-trained
Fellowship
Georgetown University / Nirschl Orthopaedic Center
Sports Medicine
Residency
Rutgers University
Orthopedic Surgery
Medical Doctorate
Temple University
Doctor of Medicine, 2002
Professional Memberships
Dr. Lee's professional memberships help show his connection to orthopaedic and sports-medicine communities dedicated to education, research, and advancing patient care.
Hospital affiliations available upon request.
What sets him apart
Why Patients Choose Dr. Lee
A patient-centered philosophy is at the heart of every plan. Dr. Lee's goal is to restore function, range of motion, and the quality of life that injury or pain has taken away.
He puts patients at the center of care
Dr. Lee and his team work closely with each patient to develop smart, customized restoration plans built around the person — not just the injury.
He brings years of advanced training
From his sports medicine fellowship at Georgetown / Nirschl to years as Director of Sports Medicine at Newark Beth Israel, Dr. Lee brings deep experience to every case.
He combines cutting-edge care with experience
Modern treatment options paired with years of clinical experience help drive superior patient outcomes — and a high level of patient satisfaction.
He stays close to the community
As head team physician for Bloomfield College and several area high school football teams, Dr. Lee is invested in the health of New Jersey athletes — in clinic and on the field.
Care philosophy
How Dr. Lee approaches orthopedic care
The patient comes first.
Orthopedic problems can affect almost everything — work, sports, sleep, and daily life. Dr. Lee's approach is to understand the patient as a person, connect symptoms and imaging to what is really going on, and build a plan that restores function and quality of life.
“A patient-centered philosophy is at the heart of my practice. Every plan is built around the person — not just the injury.”
Listen
Dr. Lee starts by understanding your full story — where the pain or limitation is, how it affects your day, what you have already tried, and what you are hoping to get back to.
Restore
Your exam, imaging, history, and goals are reviewed together to build a customized restoration plan focused on restoring range of motion, improving function, and getting you back to the activities that matter.
Plan
Once the cause is clearer, Dr. Lee walks you through the options that fit your condition and goals. Conservative care is considered first when appropriate, with surgery discussed only when it is clearly the right path forward.
Why it matters
Why orthopedic care matters
For Dr. Lee, orthopedic care is about helping people get back to the activities, work, and sports that matter to them. A knee injury can sideline a high school athlete. A shoulder problem can interrupt a career. A hip can keep a parent off the field on game day.
The goal is always the same: restore the function, range of motion, and quality of life that injury or pain has taken away. That commitment is why patients across New Jersey turn to Dr. Lee — and why he stays involved with local athletes and teams long after their season ends.
Videos from Dr. Lee
Surgeon Videos
Helpful orthopedic and sports-medicine videos, patient education, and answers to common questions.
A Knee Brace Isn't Always the Right Solution
Patella Dislocation: Do You Need Surgery?
Your Knee Pain Isn't Random
Rolled Your Ankle?
Waking Up With Hip Pain After Sleeping on Your Side?
Request an Appointment
Tell us what's going on.
Share a few details and our team will help guide the next step — whether that's an evaluation, a second opinion, or pointing you to the right kind of care.
Second Opinions
Considering orthopedic surgery? Get clarity first.
If surgery has been recommended, Dr. Lee can review your symptoms, imaging, and prior recommendations to help you understand whether surgery is necessary, whether conservative care may still be appropriate, and what the safest next step may be.
A second opinion is not just about confirming surgery. It is about understanding the problem clearly enough to make the right decision.
Next step
Ready to get back to what
matters most?
Start with a careful evaluation. Dr. Lee can help you understand what is happening, what options may be appropriate, and whether conservative care, further evaluation, or surgery should be part of the conversation.
What it is
Why it matters
Patient takeaway
Professional memberships are one part of a physician's overall training, experience, and approach to care.