About Daniel Lee, MD
Daniel Lee, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in hand surgery and treats a wide range of conditions affecting the hand and upper extremity. Drawn to the intricacy and precision of hand anatomy, Dr. Lee values educating patients and involving them in treatment decisions. He is committed to restoring form and function so patients can return to doing what they love.
My endeavor
My endeavor is to restore form and function back to the hands of my patients so that they can return to doing what they love and be the best versions of themselves.
Care philosophy
I believe in educating my patients about their condition and treatment options so they can make informed decisions. I want them to feel like equal partners in their care and know that their concerns are heard and valued.
Overview
- Gender Male
Procedures performed (13)
- Distal radius fracture fixation
- Fixation of fractures and dislocations of the hand/wrist/forearm
- Tendon repair
- Ganglion excision
- Endoscopic carpal tunnel release
- Cubital tunnel release
- Thumb arthritis surgery
- Fusion for wrist arthritis
- Fusion and joint replacement for finger arthritis
- Trigger finger release
- Local wound coverage of the hand
- Tendinitis surgery
- Wrist and hand arthroscopy
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Endeavor Health Medical Group
920 Milwaukee Ave. Lincolnshire, IL 60069-3839 -
Endeavor Health Medical Group
7900 Rollins Rd., Suite 1400 Gurnee, IL 60031-1512 -
Endeavor Health Medical Group
9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 2900 Skokie, IL 60076-5006
Medical School
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2015Medical EducationUniversity of Rochester
Residencies
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2020Orthopaedic SurgeryWashington University, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Fellowships
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2021Hand SurgeryUnion Memorial Hospital-Curtis National Hand Center
Board certifications
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2023Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopedic Surgery
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2025Hand SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Reviews (161)
March 22, 2026
Kind manner- professional approach. Quick to diagnose the problem. Clear in explaining the options for treatment.
March 21, 2026
Great explanations and care
March 21, 2026
I really appreciated the bedside manner of Dr. Lee. I felt that he was really listening and it didn't feel like he was pushing me to choose a certain treatment; it felt very patient led.
March 19, 2026
Dr staff were the best!
March 17, 2026
I visited with Dr. Lee twice. Each time I learned more about my situation. It is clear that Dr. Lee has shown great interest in my problems and can, wants to help me solve (lesser) my burden.
March 15, 2026
Very informative. He explained everything very well, both my condition and it's treatment options.
March 14, 2026
Very professional and knowledgeable Dr Lee is an excellent doctor
March 14, 2026
Dr.Lee was terrific and speaking slowly and articulating the injury. I am so happy that an appointment was available as the outcome could have been very different. Would highly recommend endeavor practices to everyone on the Northshore
March 12, 2026
Dr Lee and staff are always courteous and professional. I thoroughly enjoy going to my appointments as needed with them.
March 9, 2026
He's a good doctor and explains everything
March 6, 2026
Dr Lee and his team are terrific. Takes the time to explain things. Went over all my tests with me to ensure I understood, Takes time to answer questions. Never felt rushed!
March 1, 2026
Dr Lee Immediately Diagnosed The problem listed our options and told me his recommendations as to how best proceed. He was kind and empathetic.
March 1, 2026
Provided great explanation for my issues
February 26, 2026
Excellent - knowledeable and spent time answering my questions. Showed that he cared.
February 24, 2026
Dr. Lee is an absolutely wonderful caring doctor. He's one of my all-time favorites.
February 20, 2026
Very knowledgeable
February 14, 2026
Many thanks! The highest level of performance.
February 14, 2026
I was called in immediately after I entered the premises. Dr.Lee's Assistant came in with me and took notes and removed the bandages that were placed in the ER Very friendly and efficient.
February 7, 2026
Dr. Lee is a very knowledgable provider. I appreciate him explaining every step In the process.
February 4, 2026
Took time with process of procedure. Easy to understand and answered all my questions.
February 4, 2026
Dr. Lee and nurse + staff good take care of patients and very friendly. Thanks
February 3, 2026
Dr. Lee is a very caring and thorough doctor. He took the time to assess my situation, explain options and provide treatment.
January 23, 2026
Dr Lee and his staff were all fantastic. Very kind, understanding and efficient. Highly recommend.
January 21, 2026
Dr Lee is a very kind knowledgeable doctor. I really like him.
January 16, 2026
Dr. Lee was caring and knowledgeable. He explained and diagnosed the situation appropriately. His recommendations were right on point.
January 14, 2026
Dr. Daniel Lee is kind and caring.
January 13, 2026
Excellent care
January 12, 2026
Overall great experience.
December 19, 2025
Dr. Lee explains well condition, options, and methods of treatment. He offers surgical treatment with great explanation but does not pressure you into surgery.
December 18, 2025
Dr Lee was outstanding. Smart, answered all my questions and put together a care plan that would be followed.
December 15, 2025
Dr. Daniel Lee is through, Explaining conditions and treatments clearly, Working effectively with healthcare teams. He has strong medical knowledge, diagnostic skill, and up-to-date practice. Thanks you
December 12, 2025
Information pre and post operation were in great detail. The doctor answered all my questions to my satisfaction.
December 12, 2025
Dr Lee is compassionate and very helpful. He accommodated me by setting an earlier surgery date.
December 9, 2025
Professional and kind
December 7, 2025
Very, very good communicator.
December 5, 2025
The entire team from reception to Doctor were excellent in every way
December 4, 2025
Dr Lee informed me of the importance of this surgery
December 4, 2025
Dr. Lee was friendly, informative, and answered all my questions. He explained the cray and discussed my plan for healing.
November 27, 2025
I was very impressed by everyone. The listened and asked questions and spent the extra time to get it right
November 27, 2025
Everyone was kind and supportive.
November 26, 2025
Doc Lee was very lovely and professionally informative!!! Answered any and all of my questions!!!!
November 26, 2025
All went well from coming in, get all data collected, performed x ray and to see the doctor is instantaneous. No long wait to get to the doctor
November 26, 2025
Very personable and gave me excellent care.
November 25, 2025
Dr. Lee is the best Doctor.
November 22, 2025
Love it great will use every time I need them
November 18, 2025
Scheduling an appointment was easier then ever. Dr Lee was personable and to the point. He listened to my concerns and acted with compassion.
November 18, 2025
Dr. Lee did a great job on my hand - saved my finger.
November 8, 2025
Dr Lee was attentive and answered all of my questions thoroughly and kindly. He has excellent listening skills and explained my condition in a way that exhibited his deep understanding of the injured area and also his ability to use language that was clear to me. Excellent doctor!
November 5, 2025
Kind and thorough
November 1, 2025
Dr Lee is very understanding.
November 1, 2025
Dr. Lee shows his knowledge and expertise from the first moment. I am trusting him with surgery for carpal tunnel. Confident he will be great.
October 31, 2025
Knowledgable, expert, excellent explanations
October 28, 2025
Great office from top to bottom. It is a pleasure to go there even though it's for some medical need
October 28, 2025
Very professional staff and doctor. As always appreciate all of Endeavor doctors and staff.
October 27, 2025
Dr Lee was friendly, easy to talk to and reassuring.
October 18, 2025
Dr. Lee was very kind, took his time with me, provided a lot of information and next steps. Excellent provider! Thank you!
October 18, 2025
Mymiriginal needed to be canceled due to surgery. Rescheduling was easy, my questions were answered promptly and thoroughly. Dr Lee was kind and thorough, very smart, answered my questions, explained carefully and thoroughly my options, five stars.
October 14, 2025
He was good
October 10, 2025
Dr. Got me in right away and started me on an antibiotic immediately! I am so thankful!!! Dr. Lee saved my hand!!! I was able to return to work quickly and had avoided surgery/ER if was not seen. Dr. Lee listened and took the time to examine my hand and come up with the treatment plan. Very thorough!!!
October 8, 2025
Knowledgeable, explained clearly.
October 6, 2025
Dr. Lee was extremely thorough and answered all of our questions.
October 3, 2025
He spends time with me and explains processes
October 2, 2025
Dr. Lee was professional, thorough, kind and very knowledgeable
October 2, 2025
De Lee paid close attention to my concerns and addressed each one with easily understood possible explanations. He offered options to address the problem. I was satisfied with the attention and professional care that was given.
October 2, 2025
Dr. Lee was very nice and understanding. Hopefully we solved the problem.
October 1, 2025
Dr. Lee was always very kind and professional with me from the first day of my consultation to the last. Very satisfied with Him and all the staff. Excellent service.
October 1, 2025
Dr. Lee was very clear about what treatment, if any, should be employed.
September 21, 2025
Dr. Lee was very professional, knowledgeable, and had a kind and compassionate demeanor. I would recommend him as a good doctor.
September 20, 2025
Dr LEE IS GREAT
September 20, 2025
Excellent doctor. Took time to listen and explain.
September 20, 2025
Dr. Lee is clearly an expert in his field. He thoroughly explains procedures and answers all questions. He helped me through a difficult situation from fracture to rehabilitation.
September 20, 2025
Very informative and very helpful and very reassuring
September 18, 2025
Dr. Lee is professional and he took the time to explain the next step options. We discussed the options and a was able to to make a decision.
September 12, 2025
Condescending and didn't respond to problem
September 11, 2025
Good service !
September 6, 2025
Very good hand doctor. Takes his time e planning things to the pt.
August 31, 2025
Through and professional
August 29, 2025
Very personable and thorough
August 27, 2025
Needs a little more patience, softer touch, and more whole body approach IMHO.
August 26, 2025
Dr is knowledgeable and helpful
August 23, 2025
Amazed to getSuch an. Early appointment
August 22, 2025
Very prompt, friendly, professional service.
August 21, 2025
The team here is compassionate, effective and very knowledgable of their inter-professional roles as a team, thank you for making me feel comfortable and safe for my first surgery ever.
August 16, 2025
Spends time with you and explains thoroughly
August 3, 2025
Dr Lee is great - thorough, kind and took time to answer all of our questions
August 2, 2025
Dr. Lee and his staff were amazing. I had a great experience from the front desk until I walked out.
August 2, 2025
I came in with a problem and he addressed it that very day. It was a better outcome than I had even imagined.
August 1, 2025
Very happy with the whole Team
July 26, 2025
Dr.Lee is thorough. Receptive to any and all of my questions. He took the time to give me a phone call in response to my additional questions following my office visit.
July 22, 2025
Everyone was great
July 22, 2025
Overall great experience coming from a single doctors office, the building was a bit intimidating but service was great.
July 21, 2025
Dr Lee helped me understand all options for addressing my wrist pain. He explained in great detail about pros and cons of each option. He patiently listened to my explanation of each wrist injury resulting in my arthritis and pain. I will definitely use Dr Lee for my wrist surgery, he is outstanding!
July 12, 2025
Dr. Lee is professional, eloquent, compassionate and caring. He understood my concern and provided me with options. My experience with him was one of the best I've ever had with a health care professional.
July 11, 2025
Dr. Lee was very professional and knowledgeable. He put me at ease and I am confident that his treatment will help to resolve my issue.
July 2, 2025
Exelant
June 29, 2025
Dr Lee is an excellent hand surgeon. I had an Excellent surgery outcome. Dr Lee was attentive, thorough, assured I understood everything and carefully explained everything to me.
June 24, 2025
Professional in every way!!!!
June 22, 2025
Great job
June 20, 2025
All persons involved in my care worked swiftly together and I felt well attended to
June 20, 2025
Dr. Lee and his assistant were excellent to work with.
June 15, 2025
Happy with staff
June 14, 2025
Dr Lee was very kind, informative, through, and professional.
June 11, 2025
Dr Lee is knowledgeable and kind. He doesn't push procedures and allows the patient to be in control of decisions
June 5, 2025
Very convenient and was seen immediately.
June 4, 2025
Dr. Lee shares his expertise, is friendly, helpful, and informative. I have been very fortunate to be his patient.
June 3, 2025
Dr Daniel Lee and all of His Care Team worked together ti make my visit not only professional but caring informative and supportive!
June 1, 2025
Dr. Lee was wonderful. He was patient, reassuring and sensitive to my concerns.
May 28, 2025
Extremely thorough and patient with his explanation regarding my condition and treatment!
May 25, 2025
Dr Lee is very thorough and I appreciate his attention to the imaging results while keeping symptoms in mind. Everyone was very easy and pleasant to work with.
May 21, 2025
Well trained, very knowledgeable, very caring
May 20, 2025
Dr. Lee helped my daughter with her broken finger last year, and even though I don't have a fracture, I knew he would be the best doctor to take care of my finger injury.
May 20, 2025
Seamless healthcare Experience, from the initial appointment setting, helpful check in, Knowledgeable Dr. Lee five stars
May 19, 2025
Explained my condition very well. Easy to understand .
May 13, 2025
Absolute perfection in care
May 10, 2025
Dr. Lee was great!
May 9, 2025
Excellent
May 9, 2025
There was some confusion about my surgery between staff and doctors regarding anesthesia. But overall very minor. Dr. Lee was amazing. Emergency staff was overall good.
May 8, 2025
Dr. Lee is an excellent provider. Treatment and follow up was very goood. Treatment was very successful!!
May 1, 2025
Funny guy
April 26, 2025
Very nice and professional.Took time to listen
April 21, 2025
I'm always treated good with a smile.
April 6, 2025
Dr. Lee was thorough and kind!
April 5, 2025
Great guy. Spent time explaining everything.
April 5, 2025
This is my 3rd time with Dr. Lee. I cannot say enough great things about him.
March 31, 2025
He was very kind and knowledgeable
March 27, 2025
Very professional
March 22, 2025
Dr. Lee was great! Explained in great detail my diagnosis and treatment!
March 19, 2025
The doctor was very good and explained the problem and treatment options. It was very comforting to have doctors like Dr. Lee
March 17, 2025
Dr Lee was very attentive to my concerns.
March 11, 2025
The care team went above and beyond to explain everything to me, took their time listening and had a very positive attitude. Every single person!
March 6, 2025
Staff and Dr. Lee were great!
March 5, 2025
He was so kind and patient. His explanations were thoughtful and thorough. I would recommend Dr. Lee to anyone!
March 2, 2025
Dr.Lee was very helpful and informative in explaining the situation I was in. He was patient to answer all questions, I appreciated his expertise!
February 27, 2025
Promptly treated me
February 25, 2025
Excellent work by Dr Lee.
February 25, 2025
He was very nice and informative.
February 19, 2025
Entire team excellent, caring, compassionate, expert. Dr. Lee amazing in diagnosis and presenting my care plan. Patiently explained exactly what my break involved and I felt very confident looking forward to my surgery.
February 19, 2025
Dr. Lee and his staff are excellent. Happy to have him as my doctor.
February 18, 2025
Excellent staff working together they are amazing !!
February 15, 2025
Great
February 14, 2025
Excellent surgeon and after surgery care provider
February 14, 2025
Patient and explained everything well. Answered questions.
February 11, 2025
Nice but need better bedside manner
February 5, 2025
Very.pleased with the care and will definitely return if needed.
February 4, 2025
Dr. Lee did an excellent job explaining how having a cortisone shot would likely help relieve the pain caused by the inflamed nerve in the thumb/wrist area. I am happy to report that the pain has been resolved.
January 24, 2025
Dr. Lee was excellent.
January 22, 2025
Knowledgable able to explain to e caring good manner
January 22, 2025
Dr. Lee was very informative and helpful to diagnose my situation. He was very patient and answered all of my questions, and I did not feel rushed at all. I would recommend him to anyone concerning wrist or hand problems.
January 18, 2025
Dr. Lee and staff are excellent.
January 18, 2025
Everyone was very kind and professional.
January 16, 2025
Dr Lee was excellent, and took the time needed to for my diagnosis.
January 14, 2025
Dr Lee relieved my pain in my left thumb area.
January 11, 2025
Dr. Lee and his staff are wonderful!!
January 10, 2025
AWSOME doctor!
January 9, 2025
I am very pleased having Dr. Daniel Lee as my orthopedic provider. Dr.Lee's approach is very thorough, informative and calming. I feel confident in Dr. Lee's treatment plan and look forward to a very positive outcome.
January 9, 2025
Care
January 7, 2025
All of them are very professional
January 7, 2025
Dr. Lee is wonderful! He takes his time to explain everything and encourages questions. I never felt rushed during this visit. He is caring & compassionate.
January 7, 2025
I was very happy with the care I received
January 7, 2025
Excellent!
January 7, 2025
Excellent Dr and care!!
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