Dr. Kimberly Lee's Curriculum Vitae

Kimberly J. Lee, M.D.

Contact and Practice Location

• 416 N Bedford Drive, Suite 204 | Beverly Hills, CA 90210
• Phone: (310) 882-5656

Current Appointments

• Board of Governors, Stanford University School of Medicine (Stanford Medical Alumni Association) | 2022-Present
• Director, Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgery Center | Beverly Hills, CA | 2010-Present
• Attending Physician, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology) | 2009-Present
• Assistant Clinical Professor, UCLA (Department of Surgery, Division of Head and Neck Surgery) | 2009-Present

Postgraduate Training

• Fellowship: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | Beverly Hills, CA | 2009-2010
• Chief Resident: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery | UCLA | 2008-2009
• Residency: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery | UCLA | 2004-2008
• Internship: General Surgery | UCLA | 2003-2004

Education

• M.D. - Stanford University School of Medicine | Stanford, CA | 1998-2003
• B.S. - Stanford University | Stanford, CA | 1993-1997
  
  
  • Major in Biological Sciences (Honors in Biological Sciences and Humanities)
  • Academic Distinction | Phi Beta Kappa | Dinkelspiel Award Recipient
• High School Diploma - Lynbrook High School | San Jose, CA | 1989-1993
  
  
  • Valedictorian

Board Certifications and Licensure

• Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2011-Present, Valid)
• Medical License: California Physician and Surgeon - A89400 (Valid)

Academic Honors, Awards and Service

Professional and Academic Awards

• Los Angeles Business Journal: Leaders Of Influence - Top Los Angeles Doctors (2022)
• American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation: Resident Leadership Grant (2008)
• The Triological Society: Resident Travel Award (2008)
• Stanford University: Lloyd W. Dinkelspiel Award (1997) - Recognized distinctive and exceptional contributions to undergraduate education/student life (awarded to two graduating seniors annually)
• Stanford University: Golden Grant in Humanities (1996)
• Northern California Scholarship Foundation: Parmelee Scholarship and Golden Watch Award (1993-2000)
• Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society (1997)

Grants and Community Mentorship

• Continuing Medical Scholars Research Grant (2002) and Medical Scholars Research Grant (1998)
• 5-Year Service Award: Volunteer Interpreter, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and Stanford Hospital (2003)
• 5-Year Merit Award: Academic Advisor for Undergraduate Students, Stanford University (2003)

Industry and Advisory Appointments

• GAIN Injector Trainer, Galderma Laboratories | 2017-2020
• Speaker Bureau, Allergan Medical Facial Aesthetics | 2017-2020
• Clinical Advisor, ThermiAesthetics | 2015-Present
• Medical Advisory Board, Medicell Technologies | 2016-Present
• Medical Advisory Board, Progenitor Biologics | 2016-Present

Professional Organizations and Mentorship

Professional Societies

• Member, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Member, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
• Resident Representative, AAO-HNS Section for Residents and Fellows (2007-2009)

• Stanford Alumni Mentor (2017-Present)
• LEAP Foundation Mentor for High School and College Students (2010-Present)
• Academic Advisor for Undergraduate Students, Stanford University (1998-2003)

• English, Korean, Medical Spanish

Publications and Research

Peer-Reviewed Original Research (In Press and Print)

• Lee KJ, Abemayor E, Bhuta S, Sayre J, Kirsch CE. Determination of Perineural Invasion Preoperatively on Radiographic Images. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2008 Aug; 139(2):275-80.
• Sivanandan R, Kaplan MJ, Lee KJ, Lebl D, Pinto H, Le Q, Goffinet DR, Fee WE Jr. Longterm Results of 100 Consecutive Comprehensive Neck Dissections. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2004 Dec; 130(12):1369-1373.
• Lee KJ, Fee WE Jr., Terris DJ. The Efficacy of Corticosteroids in Ameliorating Post-Parotidectomy Facial Paresis. Laryngoscope. 2002 Nov; 112(11):1958-1963.

Peer-Reviewed Case Reports

• Lee KJ, Kirsch CE, Ishiyama A. Endolymphatic Sac Tumor Presenting With Meniere's Disease. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2010 Jun; 142(6):915-6.

Book Chapters

• Azizzadeh B, Lee KJ. Short Flap SMAS Rhytidectomy. Master Techniques in Blepharoplasty and Periorbital Rejuvenation. 2011.
• Lee KJ, Karam A, Lam S. Modern Advances in Asian Blepharoplasty. Master Techniques in Blepharoplasty and Periorbital Rejuvenation. 2011.
• Nassif PS, Lee KJ. Asian Rhinoplasty. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. 2010; 18(1):153-171.
• Larian B, Lee KJ. Septoplasty. Master Techniques in Rhinoplasty. 2010.
• Kush SJ, Lee KJ, et al. The Stanford Solutions. Planet Med Publishing. 1999.

Published Abstracts

• Nguyen P, Lee KJ. Patient Perspectives on Quality of Life Following Neuromodulator Injections to the Masseter Muscle. AAFPRS Fall Meeting. Las Vegas, 2023.
• Lee KJ, Abemayor E, Sayre J, Bhuta S, Kirsch CFE. Perineural Spread of Cutaneous Head and Neck Malignancies: Imaging Manifestations and Therapeutic Management. Laryngoscope. 2009 Mar; 119(S1):158.
• Lee KJ, Kirsch C, Sayre JW, Bhuta S, Abemayor E. Lymph Node Clustering in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2008 Aug; 139(2_suppl1):39-40.
• Lee KJ, Kirsch CFE, Lufkin RB, Bhuta S, Abemayor E. Identifying Perineural Invasion on Radiographic Images. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2007 Aug; 137(2_suppl1):98-99.

Submitted Publications

• Lee KJ, Abemayor E, Sayre J, Bhuta S, Kirsch CE. Perineural Spread of Cutaneous Head and Neck Malignancies.
• Lee KJ, Abemayor E, Sayre J, Bhuta S, Kirsch CE. Lymph Node Clustering in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer.
• Lee KJ, Rawnsley JD. Hair Transplantation in Free-Flap Patients.

Presentations and Teaching

Oral Presentations

• Clustered Lymph Nodes in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer. Paul H. Ward, M.D. Society Scientific Session, UCLA (June 2009)
• Lymph Node Clustering in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer. 112th Annual Meeting of the AAO-HNSF, Chicago, IL (2008)
• Identifying Perineural Invasion on Radiographic Images. Paul H. Ward, M.D. Society Scientific Session, UCLA (June 2008) and 111th AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. (2007)
• The Efficacy of Corticosteroids in Ameliorating Post-Parotidectomy Facial Paresis. Triological Society Western Section Meeting (2002) and Medical Scholars Research Symposium, Stanford University (2002)

• Quality of Life in Partial Facial Paralysis Patients with Static Sling vs Neurotoxin Treatment. AAFPRS Spring Meeting / 10th International Symposium, Hollywood, FL (2010)
• Endolymphatic Sac Tumor Presenting With Meniere's Disease. 113th AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA (2009)
• Perineural Spread of Cutaneous Head and Neck Malignancies. Triological Society Western Section Meeting, Las Vegas, NV (2009)
• Hair Transplantation in Free-Flap Patients. AAFPRS Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL (2008)
• Malignant Triton Tumor of Head and Neck. Western Neuroradiological Society 40th Annual Meeting, Coronado, CA (2008)

• "Complications in Facial Plastic Surgery." Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Grand Rounds (Aug 2022)
• "Asian Rhinoplasty." Vegas Cosmetic Surgery (June 2014)
• "Starting a Private Practice and Surviving." AAFPRS Fall Meeting, New Orleans, LA (Oct 2013)
• "Complications of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery." UCLA Resident Lecture Series (Apr 2009)
• "Otosclerosis." UCLA Resident Lecture Series (Nov 2006)
• "Uses, Limitations, and New Technologies of PET." UCLA Resident Lecture Series (May 2006)

• Teaching Assistant, Stanford University | Science, Mathematics, and Engineering 3 (1997)
• Teaching Assistant, Stanford University | Biology 142: Ecological Principles (1997)
• Teaching Assistant, Stanford University | Biology 44X: Core Experimental Laboratory (1996)

Media and Press

• People Magazine | "Woman Says 'Plastic Surgery Saved My Life' After Doctor Sees Something 'Suspicious'" (Mar 2025)
• Brides of Beverly Hills (TLC) | Season 2, Episode 14 (Dec 2012)
• CBS KCAL 9 News | Health Watch: "Nail Gun Accident" (Nov 2010)
• The Doctors TV Show | "Transform Your Body" - Bear Mauling Patient Recovery (May 2010)
• NBC News and The Bonnie Hunt Show | Kern Bear Attack Survivor Coverage (Feb 2009)
• People Magazine | "The Face of Courage" (Jan 2009)
• CBS KCAL 9, NBC, ABC News, LA Times, Inside Edition | Bear Attack Victim Treatment Coverage (Jul-Sep 2008)

• Allure: "12 Things You Should Know If You're Considering a Facelift", "How Eighth Day's Intensive Moisturizer Soothed My Skin"
• Vogue: "Forget The Mommy Makeover, It's Time For the Menopause Makeover"
• Forbes: "Got Dark Circles? Try An Expert-Approved Under-Eye Filler Alternative"
• Harper's Bazaar: "The Expert Guide to Buccal Fat Removal"
• Elle: "Korean Beauty Standards Made Me Hate My Face. My Father Helped Me Love It."
• NewBeauty: "Why Everyone Is Talking About 'Smartphone Face'", "A Guide to 21st Century Facelifts", "Filler Side Effects No One Talks About"
• InStyle: "How to Actually Get Rid of Acne Scars for Good", "The 10 Best Moisturizers with SPF"
• Glamour and Glamour UK: "Secrets", "After Years of Daydreaming, I Finally Got a Nose Job at 34", "Why You Almost Certainly Don't Need Buccal Fat Removal"
• Fortune: "Jennifer Lopez and Meghan Markle have made mouth massages popular"
• Robb Report: "This Rx-Only Wound Cream Is Likely Your Daily Moisturizer On Steroids"
• HuffPost and Marie Claire: "Corrective vs. Preventive Treatments", "Sun Protection for Dark Skin"
• Conde Nast Traveler: "How to Pop Your Ears on a Plane: 9 Tricks for Relieving Ear Pressure"
• The Zoe Report, Byrdie, PopSugar, PureWow, Well+Good, SHEfinds, RealSelf, Dazed Beauty, Newsweek