Paul Y.F. Lee
Profile
Prof Lee is a British Regeneration Orthopaedic Surgeon. He is a consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in the NHS and visiting professor of sports medicine with the School of Sport and Exercise Science, College of Social Science, University of Lincoln. He has a MSc in Sports Medicine and PhD in medical cell engineering and surgical fellowships in regenerative medicine. As an expert in the field of regenerative medicine, Professor Lee is internationally recognised as the ICRS teaching centre of excellence for cartilage and joint preservation surgery.
Combining surgery, technology, engineering and medical principles, Prof Lee has taken medicine to the next level with Single Treatment Autologous Chondrocyte implantation (STACi), Golden Steps Knee Replacement, SPAIRE hip replacement, Same day hip replacement, Tendon saving ACL surgery and regeneration injections.
He regularly performs treatment to bone, joints, cartilage and meniscus with extensive knowledge of the latest biomedical materials and surgical techniques. With his involvement in elite sports[1], Prof Lee has published his results in peer reviewed medical journals on the treatment of muscle injuries[2] in UK Premiership footballers, which has significantly reduced their time for recovery and return to play[3].
As a regional surgical advisor for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Prof Lee fully engages with surgical teaching and offers support to students to develop surgical skills. Prof Lee embraces the use of digital technology, currently working with the school of computer science to build artificial intelligence and deep learning models in musculoskeletal regenerative medicine. As the medical director of MSK Doctors, he has established a network of doctors, surgeons, physios and scientists to form the ENRICH-MSK partnership to promote education and research in MSK regeneration and sports medicine.
Over the past few years, he has achieved many research grants. His research interests range from cartilage research, muscle injuries, Actovegin therapy to digital patient engagement and consent.
Prof Lee is a Key Opinion Leader in Regeneration, Actovegin, Cartilage Cell Therapy, Sports injuries, Joint replacements, General Trauma. His passion for teaching and medical education has led to his involvement with many medical schools, universities, royal colleges and postgraduate teaching organisations internationally. He has also acted as Expert Witness for many medical-legal cases for negligence and personal injuries.
Qualifications
MBBch, MFSEM (UK), MSc (Sports Med), PhD, FEBOT, FRCS (Tr & Orth)
Since 2018
Medical Director
MSK Doctors
The Keep Clinic, MSK House, OPEN MRI
Since 2017
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
NHS England
2016
CCT
GMC
Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery
Since 2018
Harley Street Consultant
Harley Street, London Sports Injuries Clinic, London Cartilage Clinic, MSK Doctors
2016-2017
Health Foundation, Q NHS
Management
Clinical Entrepreneur Fellow,
Community Member, Quality Improvement
2015-2016
BOA
Management
Clinical Leadership Fellow
2015
FRCS (T&O)
Fellowship
Royal college of Surgeons of Edinburgh
2014
PhD
Postgraduate
(Medical Engineering) Cardiff University
2011
MSc
Postgraduate
(Sports and exercise Medicine) UWIC
2014
FEBOT
Fellowship
European Board of Orthopaedic Trauma
2013
Prince 2
Management
Practitioner
2009
MFSEM
Membership
Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK
2008
MRCS
Membership
Royal College of surgeons of Edinburgh
2005
MBBch
Undergraduate
Cardiff University