ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown
51 West 51st Street
Suite 375
New York, NY 10019
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Wai Lee, MD is the Director of Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery for the department of Urology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He specializes in male and female voiding dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, urethral diverticula, vaginal fistulae, and neurogenic bladder. He is dual-board certified in both Urology and in Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery by the American Board of Urology.
Dr. Lee offers advanced surgical and nonsurgical options, including robotic and vaginal reconstructive surgery, and is recognized as a Center of Excellence for Sacral Neuromodulation, a leading therapy f...
Board Certifications
- Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
- Urology
Expertise
- Female Incontinence
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Overactive Bladder
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Urethral Diverticulum
- Voiding Dysfunction
Education
- Fellowship: Virginia Mason Hospital & Medical Center
- Medical School: State University of New York (SUNY), Stony Brook
- Residency: Stony Brook University
Languages
- Mandarin
Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor of Urology at CUMC
Education
- Medical School: State University of New York (SUNY), Stony Brook
- Fellowship: Virginia Mason Hospital & Medical Center
- Residency: Stony Brook University
Awards & Honors
- Best Overall Conference Video, Society of Urodynamics Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction, 2025
- Best in Session Scientific Abstract, Society of Urodynamics Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction, 2025
- Teacher of the Year, Department of Urology, Smith Institute for Urology at Northwell Health, 2023
- Center of Excellence, InterStim Center of Surgical Excellence for Dr. Wai Lee, Smith Institute for Urology at Northwell Health, 2022
- Distinguished Abstract, Benaroya Research Institute Research Symposium, 2019
- New York Section American Urological Association Resident Essay Contest - First place Socioeconomic Category (2017), First place Clinical Category (2018)
- Alpha Omega Alpha, 2014
- Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society, 2005
- Frank S. Rathbone Health Science Scholarship, 2025
Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor of Urology at CUMC
Board Certifications
- female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery
- urology
Languages Spoken
- mandarin