John Y.K. Lee, MD, MSCE - Brain Surgeon

11/09/2025

Learning new skills on track reminds me of being a new faculty member in neurosurgery.

In residency, you learn how to do basic neurosurgery. As a teenager, you learn how to drive a car with basic skills (including stick shift/manual). However, it is not until you are an attending faculty that you really learn how to operate. You are practicing and refining your craft. Similarly, it is only on the track that I am truly learning how to drive.

Repetition, instruction and video analysis seem to be keys to getting better.

When I started this year, my lap time was 1:48. On the thirteenth track day, my lap time was 1:34. I can't wait until next season.

10/06/2025

This is my teenage patient with an excellent result after acoustic neuroma surgery. Dr. Bigelow and I were able to save her hearing and of course her facial function. She has totally normal hearing and complete resection. Hear her story.

10/05/2025

Retrosigmoid resection of acoustic neuroma can provide complete removal with preservation of hearing and facial function. Listen to my teenager's story.

I have started a new series "Profiles in Patient Courage". I operate on many patients. Despite their fears, they allow me to open their skull and peer into...

09/07/2025

Meningiomas can grow during pregnancy. These tumors are three times more common in women than men, and they express estrogen and progesterone receptors. Listen to my patients story

08/03/2025

Seeking rest, relaxation and BALANCE by hiking in Banff, Canada. Ready to return refreshed and truly at balance.