Patrick Kevin Lee
Health Science Clinical Professor, Dermatology
School of Medicine
School of Medicine
Director of Dermatologic Surgery, Dermatology
School of Medicine
School of Medicine
Vice Chair, Dermatology
School of Medicine
School of Medicine
M.D., University of Southern California, 1991
University of California, Irvine
118 Medical Surge 1
Irvine, CA 92697
118 Medical Surge 1
Irvine, CA 92697
Research Interests
Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Laser Surgery, Aesthetic Dermatology
Academic Distinctions
Teacher of the Year, UCLA Dermatology - 2003, 2007, 2011, 2013
Teacher of the Year, UC Irvine dermatology - 2001, 2002, 2007, 2012, 2015, 2018
Teacher of the Year, UC Irvine dermatology - 2001, 2002, 2007, 2012, 2015, 2018
Appointments
Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs, 2019-present
Director of Dermatologic Surgery, 2016
Associate Residency Program Director, 2016-2019
Director of Dermatologic Surgery, 2016
Associate Residency Program Director, 2016-2019
Awards and Honors
Orange County Medical Association Physician of Excellence 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2005
UC Irvine Department of Dermatology – Teacher of the Year 2021, 2018, 2015, 2012, 2007, 2002, 2001
Award for Outstanding Service to Graduate Medical Education, UC Irvine, 2019
American Academy of Dermatology 2017 Presidential Citation Award for years of service in the promotion of the field of Dermatologic Surgery
American Academy of Dermatology 2017 Presidential Citation Award for advocacy on behalf of the California Society for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery in promoting a united front in dermatology
UCLA Division of Dermatology – Teacher of the Year 2013, 2011, 2007, 2003
UC Irvine Department of Dermatology – Teacher of the Year 2021, 2018, 2015, 2012, 2007, 2002, 2001
Award for Outstanding Service to Graduate Medical Education, UC Irvine, 2019
American Academy of Dermatology 2017 Presidential Citation Award for years of service in the promotion of the field of Dermatologic Surgery
American Academy of Dermatology 2017 Presidential Citation Award for advocacy on behalf of the California Society for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery in promoting a united front in dermatology
UCLA Division of Dermatology – Teacher of the Year 2013, 2011, 2007, 2003
Publications
Publications
1. Sharma AN, Shwe S, Kincaid C, Elsanadi R, Sangar S, Kraus C, Lee PK, Elsensohn A. Nonmelanoma skin cancer and Mohs utilization in Medicaid patients. J Amer Aca Dermatol. Published online, 2023 March.
2. Shwe S, Sharma A, Lee P. Personal protective equipment attitudes and behaviors among nurses at a single university medical center. Cureus. 2021 Dec 8;13(12): e20265.
3. Grewal SK, Reddy V, Tomz A, Linos E, Lester J, Lee PK. Skin Cancer in Skin of Color: Gaps in Skin Cancer Prevention Campaigns on Social Media. J Amer Acad Dermatol. 2021 Nov;85(5):1311-1313.
4. Sharma AA, Kim DJ, Avram MR, Lee PK. Ergonomics in Dermatologic Procedures Part 4: Hair Transplantation. Dermatol Surg. 2021 Oct 1;47(10):1414-1416.
5. Wang A, Grushchak S, Kaul S, Lee PK, Feldman J. Infiltrative Toxicity of Lidocaine in Dermatologic Surgery: Are Current Limits Valid? Dermatology Practical & Conceptual. 2021 Oct; 11(4): e202112.
6. Reddy V, Grewal SK, Tomz A, Lee PK. Addressing structural inequality in dermatology – where do we go from here? Dermatol J 2021; 1(1):4-5.
7. Juhasz M, Sharma AJ, Lee P, Zachary C, Shive M. Electrosurgery use during post-Mohs micrographic surgery repair and complication rates – how important is a dry field? Dermatolog Surg. 2021 Sept;47(9):1200-1204.
8. Cox S, Kim DJ, Cohen J, Lee PK. Ergonomics in Dermatologic Procedures Part 2: Injectables. Dermatolog Surg. 2021 Sep 1;47(9):1324-1326.
9. Shwa S, Sharma A, Lee P. Successful treatment of refractory plantar wart with duct tape. J Amer Acad Dermatol. 85(3):AB96. 2021 Sep.
10. Hosking A, Chapman L, Zachary C, Smith J, Lee P. Anogenital Examination Practices Among U.S. Dermatology Residents. J Amer Acad Dermatolo. 2021 Sep;85(3):762-765
11. Sharma A, Foulad D, Doan L, Lee P, Atanaskova Mesinkovska N. Mohs Surgery for the treatment of Lentigo Maligna and Lentigo Maligna Melanoma – A Systematic Review. Dermatology Treat. 2021 Mar;32(2):157-163.
12. Shive M, Zachary C, Lee P. Virtual Didactic Exchanges to Enhance Trainee Education. J Amer Acad Dermatol. J Amer Acad Dermatol. 2020 Oct;83(4):E301.
13. Pham CT, Thomas LW, Coakley B, Lee P. Treatment of Brooke-Spiegler Syndrome Trichoepitheliomas with Erbium: YAG Laser: A Case Report and Review. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2020 Jul;13(7):41-44.
14. Chan J, Kim DJ, Carley SK, Rotunda AM, Lee PK. Ergonomics in Dermatologic Surgery: Lessons Learned Across Related Specialties and Opportunities for Improvement . Dermatol Surg. 2020 June;46(6):763-772.
15. Shive M, Zachary C, Lee P. Moh Play-Doh Please: Using Modeling Clay to Teach Concepts Underlying Mohs Micrographic Surgery. Dermatol Surg. 2019 Dec;45(12):1703-1704.
16. Shwe S, Kassira S, Elsensohn A, Lee P. Survey of dermatologists’ self-treatment practices. J Amer Acad Dermatol. 2019 October;81(4), Supp 1:AB128.
17. Mo JH, Elsensohn AH, Garcia D, Lee PK, de Feraudy S. Nonhealing Crusted Papule on the Nasal Sidewall. Dermatol Surg. 2019 Oct;45(10):1330-1332.
18. Shwe S, Kassira S, Kim DJ, Elsensohn A, Lee P. How to navigate dermatology care for the uninsured. J Amer Acad Dermatol. 2019 Jun;80(6):1809-1813.
19. Hou Z, Lee P. The Applications of Medical Tattooing in the Head and Neck Region. Facial Plast Surg 2019;35:256-259.
20. Chapman LW, Amber K, Ortenzio F, Harris RM, Lee PK. Dermatologic Conditions in Pregnancy. In: Butler J, Amin A, Fitzmaurice LE, Kim C: ObGyn Hospital Medicine: Principles and Practice. New York: McGraw-Hill Education; January 2019.
21. Deng M, Coakley B, Lawrence N, Lee PK. Approaches to Facial Rejuvenation. In: Kantor J: Dermatologic Surgery. New York: McGraw-Hill Education; April 2018.
22. Breithaupt A, Lee PK. Flap Classification and Design/Biomechanics of Skin. In: Jiang SB, Ortiz AE: Reconstructive Dermatologic Surgery. New Delhi: Jaypee Medical Publishers; February 2018.
23. Nguyen J, Song E, Liu MA, Lee PK, Truong S. Student loan burden and its impact on career decisions in dermatology. Cutis. 2017 Dec;100(6):436-441.
24. Elsensohn AN, Mo JH, Maly TJ, Lee PK, De Feraudy S. Myoepithelioma of soft tissue with both squamous and adipocytic metaplasia. Amer J Dermatopath. 2017 Aug 3.
25. Korta DZ, Chapman LW, Lee P, Linden K. Splash Safety During Dermatologic Procedures Amond US Dermatology Residents. Dermatol Surg. 2017 Jul;43(7):934-939.
26. Regula C, Alam M, Behshad R, Glashofer M, Hanke CW, Harmon C, Johnson R, Kent D, Lee P, Lawrence N. Functionality of Patients 75 Years and Older Undergoing Mohs Surgery. Dermatol Surg. 2017 Jul;43(7):904-910.
27. Brodsky M, Abrouk M, Lee P, Kelly KM. Revisiting the History and Importance of Phototherapy in Dermatology. JAMA Dermatol. 2017 may;153(5):435.
28. Chapman LW, Korta DZ, Lee P, Linden K. Awareness of Surgical Smoke Risks and Safety Practices during Electrosurgery among US Dermatology Residents. JAMA Dermatol. 2017 May 1;153(5):467-468.
29. Chapman LW, Korta DZ, Lee P. Derm Surgery: Danger Zones and Relevant Anatomy. Dermatology World Directions in Residency Boards Fodder, Summer 2017.
30. Chapman LW, Korta DZ, Lee P. Flaps. Dermatology World Directions in Residency Boards Fodder, Summer 2017.
31. Hau J, Lee P. Use of the Mohs Moat Technique for large Cutaneous Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer. Proceeding of UCLA Healthcare. 2015; Vol 19.
32. Gharavi NM, Rubin AG, Hau JT, Lee PK, Beynet DP. Twist and Shout: A Novel Cartilage Graft Alteration for Repairing a Nasal Alar Defect. Proceeding of UCLA Healthcare. 2014; Vol 18.
33. Gharavi NM, Breithaupt AD, Lee PK, Lask GP. Soft Tissue Augmentation: A Review. Cosmet Dermatol. 2012; 25:160-166.
34. Garcia-Zuazaga J, Ke M, Lee P. Dint Keratoacanthoma of the Upper Extremity Treated with Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Case Report and Review of Current Treatment Modalities. J Clin Aesthetic Dermatol 2009; 2(8):22-25.
35. Keller G, Lacombe V, Lee P, Watson J, editors: Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery. New York: Thieme; 2000.
36. Lee PK. Vascular Laser Systems. In: Keller G, Lacombe V, Lee P, Watson J, editors: Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery. New York: Thieme; 2000.
37. Rise WR, Lee PK. Flashlamp-Pumped Pulsed Dye Laser. In: Keller G, Lacombe V, Lee P, Watson J, editors: Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery. New York: Thieme; 2000.
38. Lee PK, Lask GP. Telangiectasias of the Legs. In: Lask GP, Nowe NJ, editors. Lasers in Cutaneous and Cosmetic Surgery. Philadelphia: WB Saunders; 1999.
39. Lee PK, Hung V, Lask GP. Island Pedicle Flap for Nasal Tip Reconstruction. Dermatol Surg 1998; 24:485.
40. Kelly K, Nelson JS, Milner TE, Anvari B, Lask GP, Lee PK, et al. Nonablative Laser Treatment of Facial Rhytides: United States Phase II Clinical Study. Lasers Surge Med 1998; Supplement 10:38.
41. Lask GP, Lee PK, Seyfsadeh M, et al. Nonablative Laser Treatment of Facial Rhytides. SPIE Proceedings 1997; 2970:338-49.
42. Lee PK, Lask GP. Treatment of Leg Veins by Long Pulse Dye Lasers (Sclerolaser). Lasers Surge Med 1997; Supplement 9:40.
43. Lask GP, Elman M, Noren P, Lee PK, Nowfar-Rad M. Hair Removal with the Epitouch Ruby Laser – A Multicenter Study. Lasers Surge Med 1997; Supplement 9:32.
44. Lee PK, Amron DM, Ashjian AA, Moy RL: IL-1 increases adhesion of sclerosing basal cell carcinoma and normal keratinocytes to fibroblasts. Clin Red 39(1): 82A, February 1991.
Publications, Submitted
1. Kincaid CM, Horton L, Mesinkovska NM, Lee P. Trends in Medicare Claims and Costs for Field Therapists by Dermatologists. J Amer Acad Dematol. Submitted.
2. Hedayati B, Sklover L, Grushchak S, Lee P. Fundamentals of Billing and Coding. In: Kamath (Ed), Dermatology Fundamentals. Thieme. Submitted.
1. Sharma AN, Shwe S, Kincaid C, Elsanadi R, Sangar S, Kraus C, Lee PK, Elsensohn A. Nonmelanoma skin cancer and Mohs utilization in Medicaid patients. J Amer Aca Dermatol. Published online, 2023 March.
2. Shwe S, Sharma A, Lee P. Personal protective equipment attitudes and behaviors among nurses at a single university medical center. Cureus. 2021 Dec 8;13(12): e20265.
3. Grewal SK, Reddy V, Tomz A, Linos E, Lester J, Lee PK. Skin Cancer in Skin of Color: Gaps in Skin Cancer Prevention Campaigns on Social Media. J Amer Acad Dermatol. 2021 Nov;85(5):1311-1313.
4. Sharma AA, Kim DJ, Avram MR, Lee PK. Ergonomics in Dermatologic Procedures Part 4: Hair Transplantation. Dermatol Surg. 2021 Oct 1;47(10):1414-1416.
5. Wang A, Grushchak S, Kaul S, Lee PK, Feldman J. Infiltrative Toxicity of Lidocaine in Dermatologic Surgery: Are Current Limits Valid? Dermatology Practical & Conceptual. 2021 Oct; 11(4): e202112.
6. Reddy V, Grewal SK, Tomz A, Lee PK. Addressing structural inequality in dermatology – where do we go from here? Dermatol J 2021; 1(1):4-5.
7. Juhasz M, Sharma AJ, Lee P, Zachary C, Shive M. Electrosurgery use during post-Mohs micrographic surgery repair and complication rates – how important is a dry field? Dermatolog Surg. 2021 Sept;47(9):1200-1204.
8. Cox S, Kim DJ, Cohen J, Lee PK. Ergonomics in Dermatologic Procedures Part 2: Injectables. Dermatolog Surg. 2021 Sep 1;47(9):1324-1326.
9. Shwa S, Sharma A, Lee P. Successful treatment of refractory plantar wart with duct tape. J Amer Acad Dermatol. 85(3):AB96. 2021 Sep.
10. Hosking A, Chapman L, Zachary C, Smith J, Lee P. Anogenital Examination Practices Among U.S. Dermatology Residents. J Amer Acad Dermatolo. 2021 Sep;85(3):762-765
11. Sharma A, Foulad D, Doan L, Lee P, Atanaskova Mesinkovska N. Mohs Surgery for the treatment of Lentigo Maligna and Lentigo Maligna Melanoma – A Systematic Review. Dermatology Treat. 2021 Mar;32(2):157-163.
12. Shive M, Zachary C, Lee P. Virtual Didactic Exchanges to Enhance Trainee Education. J Amer Acad Dermatol. J Amer Acad Dermatol. 2020 Oct;83(4):E301.
13. Pham CT, Thomas LW, Coakley B, Lee P. Treatment of Brooke-Spiegler Syndrome Trichoepitheliomas with Erbium: YAG Laser: A Case Report and Review. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2020 Jul;13(7):41-44.
14. Chan J, Kim DJ, Carley SK, Rotunda AM, Lee PK. Ergonomics in Dermatologic Surgery: Lessons Learned Across Related Specialties and Opportunities for Improvement . Dermatol Surg. 2020 June;46(6):763-772.
15. Shive M, Zachary C, Lee P. Moh Play-Doh Please: Using Modeling Clay to Teach Concepts Underlying Mohs Micrographic Surgery. Dermatol Surg. 2019 Dec;45(12):1703-1704.
16. Shwe S, Kassira S, Elsensohn A, Lee P. Survey of dermatologists’ self-treatment practices. J Amer Acad Dermatol. 2019 October;81(4), Supp 1:AB128.
17. Mo JH, Elsensohn AH, Garcia D, Lee PK, de Feraudy S. Nonhealing Crusted Papule on the Nasal Sidewall. Dermatol Surg. 2019 Oct;45(10):1330-1332.
18. Shwe S, Kassira S, Kim DJ, Elsensohn A, Lee P. How to navigate dermatology care for the uninsured. J Amer Acad Dermatol. 2019 Jun;80(6):1809-1813.
19. Hou Z, Lee P. The Applications of Medical Tattooing in the Head and Neck Region. Facial Plast Surg 2019;35:256-259.
20. Chapman LW, Amber K, Ortenzio F, Harris RM, Lee PK. Dermatologic Conditions in Pregnancy. In: Butler J, Amin A, Fitzmaurice LE, Kim C: ObGyn Hospital Medicine: Principles and Practice. New York: McGraw-Hill Education; January 2019.
21. Deng M, Coakley B, Lawrence N, Lee PK. Approaches to Facial Rejuvenation. In: Kantor J: Dermatologic Surgery. New York: McGraw-Hill Education; April 2018.
22. Breithaupt A, Lee PK. Flap Classification and Design/Biomechanics of Skin. In: Jiang SB, Ortiz AE: Reconstructive Dermatologic Surgery. New Delhi: Jaypee Medical Publishers; February 2018.
23. Nguyen J, Song E, Liu MA, Lee PK, Truong S. Student loan burden and its impact on career decisions in dermatology. Cutis. 2017 Dec;100(6):436-441.
24. Elsensohn AN, Mo JH, Maly TJ, Lee PK, De Feraudy S. Myoepithelioma of soft tissue with both squamous and adipocytic metaplasia. Amer J Dermatopath. 2017 Aug 3.
25. Korta DZ, Chapman LW, Lee P, Linden K. Splash Safety During Dermatologic Procedures Amond US Dermatology Residents. Dermatol Surg. 2017 Jul;43(7):934-939.
26. Regula C, Alam M, Behshad R, Glashofer M, Hanke CW, Harmon C, Johnson R, Kent D, Lee P, Lawrence N. Functionality of Patients 75 Years and Older Undergoing Mohs Surgery. Dermatol Surg. 2017 Jul;43(7):904-910.
27. Brodsky M, Abrouk M, Lee P, Kelly KM. Revisiting the History and Importance of Phototherapy in Dermatology. JAMA Dermatol. 2017 may;153(5):435.
28. Chapman LW, Korta DZ, Lee P, Linden K. Awareness of Surgical Smoke Risks and Safety Practices during Electrosurgery among US Dermatology Residents. JAMA Dermatol. 2017 May 1;153(5):467-468.
29. Chapman LW, Korta DZ, Lee P. Derm Surgery: Danger Zones and Relevant Anatomy. Dermatology World Directions in Residency Boards Fodder, Summer 2017.
30. Chapman LW, Korta DZ, Lee P. Flaps. Dermatology World Directions in Residency Boards Fodder, Summer 2017.
31. Hau J, Lee P. Use of the Mohs Moat Technique for large Cutaneous Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer. Proceeding of UCLA Healthcare. 2015; Vol 19.
32. Gharavi NM, Rubin AG, Hau JT, Lee PK, Beynet DP. Twist and Shout: A Novel Cartilage Graft Alteration for Repairing a Nasal Alar Defect. Proceeding of UCLA Healthcare. 2014; Vol 18.
33. Gharavi NM, Breithaupt AD, Lee PK, Lask GP. Soft Tissue Augmentation: A Review. Cosmet Dermatol. 2012; 25:160-166.
34. Garcia-Zuazaga J, Ke M, Lee P. Dint Keratoacanthoma of the Upper Extremity Treated with Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Case Report and Review of Current Treatment Modalities. J Clin Aesthetic Dermatol 2009; 2(8):22-25.
35. Keller G, Lacombe V, Lee P, Watson J, editors: Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery. New York: Thieme; 2000.
36. Lee PK. Vascular Laser Systems. In: Keller G, Lacombe V, Lee P, Watson J, editors: Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery. New York: Thieme; 2000.
37. Rise WR, Lee PK. Flashlamp-Pumped Pulsed Dye Laser. In: Keller G, Lacombe V, Lee P, Watson J, editors: Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery. New York: Thieme; 2000.
38. Lee PK, Lask GP. Telangiectasias of the Legs. In: Lask GP, Nowe NJ, editors. Lasers in Cutaneous and Cosmetic Surgery. Philadelphia: WB Saunders; 1999.
39. Lee PK, Hung V, Lask GP. Island Pedicle Flap for Nasal Tip Reconstruction. Dermatol Surg 1998; 24:485.
40. Kelly K, Nelson JS, Milner TE, Anvari B, Lask GP, Lee PK, et al. Nonablative Laser Treatment of Facial Rhytides: United States Phase II Clinical Study. Lasers Surge Med 1998; Supplement 10:38.
41. Lask GP, Lee PK, Seyfsadeh M, et al. Nonablative Laser Treatment of Facial Rhytides. SPIE Proceedings 1997; 2970:338-49.
42. Lee PK, Lask GP. Treatment of Leg Veins by Long Pulse Dye Lasers (Sclerolaser). Lasers Surge Med 1997; Supplement 9:40.
43. Lask GP, Elman M, Noren P, Lee PK, Nowfar-Rad M. Hair Removal with the Epitouch Ruby Laser – A Multicenter Study. Lasers Surge Med 1997; Supplement 9:32.
44. Lee PK, Amron DM, Ashjian AA, Moy RL: IL-1 increases adhesion of sclerosing basal cell carcinoma and normal keratinocytes to fibroblasts. Clin Red 39(1): 82A, February 1991.
Publications, Submitted
1. Kincaid CM, Horton L, Mesinkovska NM, Lee P. Trends in Medicare Claims and Costs for Field Therapists by Dermatologists. J Amer Acad Dematol. Submitted.
2. Hedayati B, Sklover L, Grushchak S, Lee P. Fundamentals of Billing and Coding. In: Kamath (Ed), Dermatology Fundamentals. Thieme. Submitted.
Professional Societies
Associate Editor, Journal of Cosmetic & Laser Therapy, 2019 - Present
Board of Directors, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, 2018-Present
Member, Annual Meeting Work Group, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, 2020-Present
Member, American College of Mohs Surgery Diversity Task Force, 2020-Present
Co-Chair, Wellness and Professionalism Committee, UC Irvine School of Medicine, 2017-Present
President, Board of Directors, California Society of Dermatologic Surgery, 2015-16
Board of Directors, California Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery, 2013-Present
Program Chair, Annual Meeting of California Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery, 2015
Program Co-Chair, Annual Meeting of California Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery, 2014
Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology, 1995-Present
Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology, 1995-Present
Fellow, American College of Mohs Surgery, 1998-Present
Fellow, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, 1996-Present
Fellow, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, 1997-2010
Fellow, International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons, 1998-2007
Fellow, International Society for Dermatologic Surgery, 1997-2001
Editorial Board, Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2000-2005
Other Experience
Clinical Professor
University of California Los Angeles 1996—2015
University of California Los Angeles 1996—2015
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Last updated
06/15/2023
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