Matthew Lee, MD
Physician, Assistant Professor
Urology
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614-293-8155
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Urology
- Urinary Bladder Diseases
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Kidney Stones
- Endocrinology
Locations
- Outpatient Care Dublin
Academics and research
Department: Urology
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
I’m a urologist who specializes in treating patients with complex kidney stones and enlarged prostates. I have specialty training performing holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) procedures.
I’m passionate about using my skills to reduce a patient’s suffering and help improve their quality of life. It’s rewarding when I can successfully remove a kidney stone that was causing a patient excruciating pain or threatening kidney function. Similarly, it’s gratifying when a patient has a successful HoLEP and can urinate on their own again after living with a catheter for months or years.
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has a thriving Endourology division, providing cutting-edge care for patients. I’m honored to be part of this team and to help bring HoLEP to the people of Columbus and beyond. As someone who’s benefited from the mentorship of others, I’m also excited to pay it forward and work with medical students and residents here at Ohio State.
My research interests include enhancing our understanding of stone pathogenesis and helping to develop strategies to improve surgical outcomes. The opioid epidemic is another of my research areas. One of my peer-reviewed publications revealed that efforts to reduce opioid prescriptions after ureteroscopy resulted in lower rates of new persistent opioid use. I’m also a reviewer for publications including European Urology Focus, Journal of Endourology and Urology.
In my free time, my wife and I like cooking new recipes, grilling and sampling bourbon and craft beers. I also enjoy exercising, especially swimming, as I was a varsity swimmer for four years.
Highlights
- Best Poster Award, American Urological Association, 2018
Conditions and expertise
- Endocrinology
- Kidney Stones
- Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Urinary Bladder Diseases
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Urology
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Endourology/Minimally Invasive Surgery
- IU Health University Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, United States
7/1/2020 - 2/28/2021 - Fellowship - Endourology/Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL, United States
7/1/2020 - 6/30/2022 - Residency - Urology
- University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
7/1/2016 - 6/30/2020 - Internship - Surgery (General Surgery)
- University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
6/1/2015 - 6/30/2016 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY, United States
8/1/2011 - 5/15/2015
Certification
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American Board of Urology
3/31/2024
Academics and research
My research interests are in benign prostatic hyperplasia and kidney stones, comparative effectiveness of new surgical technologies, and health services research methods for kidney stones and benign prostatic hyperplasia. I am involved in work for improving medical stone management, of understanding the side effects of medications used for kidney stone prevention, and of understanding what factors influence a man's choice to undergo surgery for an enlarged prostate.
I am also a reviewer for publications including European Urology Focus, the Journal of Endourology and Urology.
I appreciate the commitment to innovation here in The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and the readily available resources that allow me to pursue highly complex research.
Research interests
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Kidney Stones
- Comparative Effectiveness of New Surgical Technologies
- Health Services Research Methods for Kidney Stones and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Academic information
- Department:
- Urology
- Division:
- Urology
More about my research
Ratings and reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
236 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Lee has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
My provider explains. Everything very thourghly and answers my questions
Good
Very kind and respectful
Very kind, encouraging and informative
5 star. I could not ask for more.I feel so much better.
Good
Everything was excellent.
Very courteous, concerned, knowledgeable, gave me time to ask questions and addressed all my questions. Discussed treatment plan, possible issues, side effects and recovery.
Read a lot about him and was very impressed
Real good real good
Very good. Very easy to discuss my situation.
Dr. Lee is very kind and courteous. I have complete confidence in him.
Similar experience as above
No bad experience at all
Excellent, knowledgeable about the condition
Top notch!
Excellent
Same have nothing bad to say about the team I worked with so far
Dr. Lee explained the procedure in depth along with milestones for recovery and the importance of kievel exercises
Excellent
Dr. Lee was on time and very precise with the questions he had for me. He answered the concern I had.
Made me feel at ease
Dr Lee has done an excellent job concerning my condition
Excellent
No negative experience. More like a heart to heart talk concerning the forthcoming surgery to deal with the bladder stents.
Help me a lot in what benefits us for a speedy recovery
Dr. Lee is great. He listens to what you have to say, and works on taking care of your problem.
Good
Knowledgeable and caring
Listened intently
Great
Dr Lee was very attentive and did answer questions.
Very knowledgeable very nice
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Lee... I would and have recommended him to family and friends.
All fine.
Very courteous and professional and answered all my questions
Dr. Lee is an Excellent Physician!Professional, Confident and a Good Listener Always willing to answer any questions that you may have.
Good
All good.He inquired about my recovery and answered my questions effectively.
My care provider received me warmly
Answered all of my questions. Actually showed me my X-ray/scan on the computer, pointing out where all of my kidney stones were. I felt he gave a detailed description of what he would be doing during the surgery. I did not feel like he was rushing.
Went very well and I understood all the outcomes and treatment going forward.
He's really good. A pleasure to have him as a caretaker
Provider showed concern with my health issue.
Friendly and thorough
Listened to my issue and had a solution to help me.
Listen to my questions and answered them all
Dr. Lee was very thorough
Dr. Lee spoke with me before the surgery, anseeeed my questions and reassured me about the surgery
He was very courteous, respectful and answer all my questions
All Good.
He was very helpful and provided me with good information.
No problems at all
Very down to earth Dr. He called me by my 1st name. Made me very comfortable
Dr. Lee is a true professional with an expert level of knowledge, skills, and experience in his field. For example, when I mentioned I had commenced referring only non-cancerous prostate patients to him for a HOLEP Surgery Consultation, he explained even patients suffering from prostate cancer could be candidates for HOLEP Surgery to alleviate the swelling from radiation therapy.
He was very professional and thorough.
All good. Addressed my concern. Offered a solution. Procedure now scheduled
He did what he could
Dr. Lee was knowledgeable about my case and I feel very confident about his decisions. He is also a nice caring person.
The experiences I had regarding the care provider were very good. Answer all my questions and concerns.
All good
Excellent care
Always very tuned in to my personal health
Did not pursue a diagnosis to identify the type of prostatitis I have and had he done so how to treat it. Too dismissive of my problem.
Was excellent
Very good
Great listener. I feel confident that Dr. Lee will take great care of me.
Excellent physician. Great bedside manner. Easy to talk with.
He was 20 out of 10.
Good
My visit was great and all of the staff were very courteous.
Professional, patient and concerned with giving all the information I needed.
Good
He had not fully studied my chart. Had not read about my ongoing cancer.