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Dr. Hubert Lee received his undergraduate degree at The University of Chicago and then graduated from Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Following residency in Philadelphia, he completed a sports medicine fellowship at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. Dr. Lee is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, cycling, photography, and traveling.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Podiatry
Sports Medicine
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United States: Washington
Doctor Q&A
29 Answers
18 Agrees
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hubert Leeanswered
Podiatry 12 years experience
Ankle instability: Chronic ankle instability can occur when an ankle sprain has not completely healed. The ligaments that support the ankle may become stretched or torn... Read More
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A male asked:
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Achilles Tendinitis: The Achilles is a tendon that attaches the muscles in the back of your leg to the back of your heel bone. If you are having pain in your Achilles, it... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 12 years experience
RICE: For many injuries, the rice treatment can help relieve swelling. Rest – protect your injured foot and avoid prolonged standing or walking. Ice – no mo... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 12 years experience
Toe will be numb: Before the ingrown nail procedure, your doctor will numb your toe with an anesthetic. This is done using a needle so there might be a brief moment of... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 12 years experience
Muscle tear: It may be a calf muscle tear. This painful injury typically occurs during activities that require sudden changes in direction like tennis. A pop may b... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 12 years experience
Leg cramps: Try these tips to reduce your cramps. Stretch your calf muscles during the day and again before bed. Avoid sitting for long periods of time. Regular e... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Edema: Swollen feet and legs are very common during this stage of your pregnancy. Try to avoid standing for long periods of time. Elevate your feet througho... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 12 years experience
See your doctor: It depends on several factors including which bone was broken and the alignment of the fracture. Treatment for a broken bone can range from surgery t... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 12 years experience
See your doctor.: Torn ankle ligaments are associated with severe pain, bruising, swelling, and difficulty walking. A torn ligament can often be diagnosed by a clinical... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 12 years experience
It depends: Some fractures of the foot can be treated with a rigid surgical shoe or walking boot. But depending on the bone, location, and severity of the fractur... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 12 years experience
Wear good shoes: In addition to using pads or a pumice stone, make sure your shoes fit properly. Shoes that are too narrow or wide can cause extra pressure or friction... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 12 years experience
Start with PRICE: It depends on the severity of the injury. For minor sprains, treat with PRICE (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation). For a severe sprain o... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 12 years experience
X-ray: During the injury, you may have felt or heard a crack. A broken bone will typically cause pain, swelling, and bruising of the toe and surrounding foo... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Hubert Leeanswered
Podiatry 12 years experience
Injury treatment: PRICE is an acronym for a basic treatment protocol of acute sports injuries. PRICE stands for:
Protection,
Rest,
Ice,
Compression,
Elevati... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 12 years experience
Heel pain: There are many possible causes of heel pain. A common cause of pain on the bottom of the heel is plantar fasciitis. Pain to the back of the heel may... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 12 years experience
4-6 weeks: The bone may take 4-6 weeks to heal. It depends on which bone is fractured and the severity of the fracture. For some avulsion fractures, it may be ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 12 years experience
See your doctor: Please see your doctor. It sounds like your toe is infected, and this needs to be treated properly. Your doctor may remove a portion of your nail to... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 12 years experience
No: No, but if you are in that much pain, see your doctor for proper treatment of your ingrown nail. A podiatrist can easily remove the ingrown nail and ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 12 years experience
Proper training: Properly train and gradually build up your mileage or activity. Make sure your shoes are supportive, cushioning, and in good condition. If you are a... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 12 years experience
Virus: Plantar warts are viral infections of the skin on your feet. The virus is very common and is spread by direct contact. If you walk barefoot in publi... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hubert Leeanswered
Podiatry 12 years experience
It depends on cause: It depends on the cause your pain, but you could try a few conservative treatments. Apply ice to the painful area. Wear supportive, cushioning shoes... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Podiatry 12 years experience
See your doctor: See your doctor to ensure your skin condition is caused by a fungus. For severe cases of athlete’s foot, a prescription topical or oral medication ma... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hubert Leeanswered
Podiatry 12 years experience
Have them evaluated: It's hard to say without more information. It could be a wart, callus, porokeratosis, or something else. Treatment would depend on the specific cond... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 12 years experience
Yes: Bleomycin is a anti-cancer drug. Very small amounts of the drug can also be used in the treatment of plantar warts. After debriding the area, bleomy... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hubert Leeanswered
Podiatry 12 years experience
4-6 Weeks: The stability and severity of the toe fracture will determine the healing time. This can be evaluated by an x-ray. If stable and properly treated, m... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hubert Leeanswered
Podiatry 12 years experience
Fungus Among Us: Athlete's foot is a fungal infection of the skin. It is important to keep your feet (and shoes) clean and dry, since fungus loves to grow in warm, da... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 12 years experience
See your doctor: There are lots of things that could be causing pain on the bottom of your foot. It could be a callus, a wart, a fibroma, or some other lesion. Have i... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hubert Leeanswered
Podiatry 12 years experience
Heel pain: The most common cause of pain on the bottom of the heel is plantar fasciitis, but there are many other possible causes including entrapped nerves and ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hubert Leeanswered
Podiatry 12 years experience
RICE: For minor injuries, the rice treatment can help relieve swelling and pain. Rest – protect your injured foot and avoid prolonged standing or walking. I... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Lee is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Lee is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your quick reply made me feel good!
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University
Graduated 2007MD
Residency
Crozer-Keystone Health System
Completed 2010
Awards
2014 Best of Bellevue
Affiliations
American Podiatric Medical Association
Washington State Podiatric Medical Association
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
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