Stephen R. Lee, M.D.
Department of Interventional Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Interventional Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Assistant Professor, Department of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2009 | Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, US, MD |
| 2005 | The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, US, Biology, BS |
Postgraduate Training
| 2014-2016 | Clinical Fellowship, Abdominal Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 2010-2014 | Clinical Residency, Diagnostic Radiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas |
| 2009-2010 | Clinical Internship, Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas |
Board Certifications
| 2022 | American Board of Radiology - Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology |
| 2015 | American Board of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2017 - 2018
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
West Houston Patient Experience Officer, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2021 - Present
Interventional Radiology HALS Director, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2021 - Present
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Singleton-Radiology Partners, CHI St. Luke's Health, Houston, TX, 2016 - 2018
Chief Resident, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2014
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Reach Executive Committee, 2022 - Present
Member, HAL Procedures Steering Committee, 2019 - Present
Member, HAL Procedures Steering: Emergency Operations Subcommittee, 2019 - Present
Member, MDA IR Independent Residency Selection and Interview Committee, 2019 - Present
Member, MDA IR Education Program Evaluation Committee, 2019 - Present
Member, MDA IR Education Clinical Competency Committee, 2019 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2020 | Winner of Patient Experience Award West Houston Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2014 | Medical Student Teaching Award, Diagnostic Radiology, Baylor College of Medicine |
| 2014 | Resident of the Year, Diagnostic Radiology, Baylor College of Medicine |
| 2013 | Gold Humanism Honor Society |
| 2005 | Phi Beta Kappa |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Wang L, Sanders J, Ward JF, Lee SR, Poenisch F, Swanson DM, Sahoo N, Zhu XR, Ma J, Kudchadker RJ, Choi SL, Nguyen QN, Mayo LL, Shah SJ, Frank SJ. A Novel Polymer-Encapsulated Multi-Imaging Modality Fiducial Marker with Positive Signal Contrast for Image-Guided Radiation Therapy. Cancers (Basel) 16(3), 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38339376.
- Kuban JD, Lee SR, Yevich S, Metwalli Z, McCarthy CJ, Huang S, Tam AL, Gupta S, Sheth SA, Sheth RA. Changes in inferior vena cava filter placement and retrieval practice patterns from a population health perspective. Abdom Radiol (NY) 45(11):3907-3914, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32285179.
- Wang C, Kuban JD, SR L, Yevich S, Metwalli Z, McCarthy CJ, Sheth SA, Sheth RA. Utilization of Endovascular and Surgical Treatments for Symptomatic Uterine Leiomyomas: A Population Health Perspective. J Vasc Interv Radiol 31(10):1552-1559.e1, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32917502.
- Niekamp A, Kuban JD, Lee SR, Yevich S, Metwalli Z, McCarthy CJ, Huang SY, Sheth SA, Sheth RA. Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts Reduce Variceal Bleeding and Improve Survival in Patients with Cirrhosis: A Population-Based Analysis. J Vasc Interv Radiol 31(9):1382-1391.e2, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32792277.
- Balabhadra S, Kuban JD, Lee S, Yevich S, Metwalli Z, McCarthy CJ, Huang SY, Tam A, Gupta S, Sheth SA, Sheth RA. Association of Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement With Rates of Pulmonary Embolism in Patients With Cancer and Acute Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis. JAMA Netw Open 3(7):e2011079, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32701160.
- Metwalli ZA, Lee SR, Yevich SM, Benndorf G. Staged Endovascular Treatment of a Complex Intraorbital Arteriovenous Malformation: A Case Report. Neurographics 6(2):71-75, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Nachiappan AC, Lee SR, Willis MH, Galfione MR, Chinnappan RR, Diaz-Marchan PJ, Bushong SC. Clinically oriented three-year medical physics curriculum: a new design for the future. AJR Am J Roentgenol 199(3):635-43, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22915405.
Other Articles
- Yevich S, Chen S, Metwalli Z, Kuban J, Lee S, Habibollahi P, McCarthy CJ, Irwin D, Huang S, Sheth RA Radiofrequency Ablation of Spine Metastases: A Clinical and Technical Approach. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 25(6):795-804, 2021. PMID: 34937119.
- Friedman LS, Lee SR, Nelson SB, Masia R Case 36-2016. A 50-Year-Old Man with Acute Liver Injury. N Engl J Med 375(21):2082-2092, 2016. PMID: 27959737.
- Kwok N, Lee SR, Arellano RS Postloco-Regional Therapy Imaging of the Liver. Semin Roentgenol 51(4):378-383, 2016. PMID: 27743572.
- Lee SR, Kilcoyne A, Kambadakone A, Arellano R Interventional oncology: pictorial review of post-ablation imaging of liver and renal tumors. Abdom Radiol (NY) 41(4):677-705, 2016. PMID: 26934894.
- Yevich SM, Lee SR, Scott BG, Shaltoni HM, Mawad ME, Benndorf G Emergency endovascular management of penetrating gunshot injuries to the arteries in the face and neck: a case series and review of the literature. J Neurointerv Surg 6(1):42-6, 2014. PMID: 23256989.
- Lee SR, Metwalli ZA, Yevich SM, Whigham CJ, Benndorf G Variability in evolution and course of gunshot injuries to the neck and impact on management. A case report. Interv Neuroradiol 19(4):489-95, 2013. PMID: 24355155.
- Katz DP, Lee SR, Nachiappan AC, Willis MH, Bray CD, Farinas CA, Whigham CJ, Spiegel F Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a guide to postoperative anatomy and complications. Abdom Imaging 36(4):363-71, 2011. PMID: 21584638.
Abstracts
- Borror W, Stringam J, Kutsenko O, Kuban J, Lee S, Lu T, Bhatti Z, Sheth R. Overview of corporatisation and consolidation of radiology practices. CIRSE 2020, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Borror W, Kuban J, Lee S, Metwalli Z, McCarthy C, Sheth S, Sheth R. Comparison of endovascular and open revascularization. SIR 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
Book Chapters
- Lee SR, Elsayes K. Pitfalls in Adenoma Evaluation. In: Specialty Imaging: Pitfalls and Classic Signs of the Abdomen and Pelvis. Elsevier Press, 2015.
- Lee SR, Uppot R, Ganguli S. Intraprocedural Imaging and Navigation Tools in Digestive Disease Interventions. In: Digestive Disease Interventions. Thieme.
- Lee SR, Thabet A. Intra-Abdominal Fluid Collections and Enterocutaneous Fistulae. In: Digestive Disease Intervention. Thieme.
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2019. Multimodailty Imaging of the Treated Liver. Conference. ICE Lecture Series. Houston, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2016. You Place it, You Own it! What the Interventional Radiologist Needs to Know about the Longitudinal Care of Gastrostomy Tubes. Conference. Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2015. CT-guided Percutaneous Jejunostomy Catheter Placement: A Retrospective Analysis of Safety and Efficacy in 28 Patients. Conference. Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2015. Volumetric Quantification of Visceral Fat as a Marker for the Metabolic Syndrome. Conference. Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified April 02, 2025