About
Dr. Eugene E. Lee grew up in the Bay Area and pursued an unusually broad academic path before entering medicine. He studied at UCLA, earned a graduate degree at Yale University School of Epidemiology and Public Health, and completed medical school at UNC Chapel Hill. He then trained in internal medicine at UC Davis Medical Center with a concentration in primary care, finishing as Chief Resident.
After residency, Dr. Lee joined the UC Davis faculty practice, teaching residents and medical students while managing a diverse patient panel. He joined the CPMC Internal Medicine Residency as teaching faculty in 2009, eventually serving as Associate Program Director. He also holds an adjunct clinical faculty appointment at UCSF. Dr. Lee holds board certification in Internal Medicine and a Fellowship in the American College of Physicians. He is passionate about evidence-based care, chronic disease prevention, and building lasting relationships with his patients. He lives in San Francisco with his partner and their two young children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
UCLA
Medical School
UNC Chapel Hill
Residency
Internal Medicine, UC Davis Medical Center (Chief Resident)
Fellowship
Fellowship, American College of Physicians
Additional Training
Graduate degree, Yale University School of Epidemiology and Public Health; Adjunct Clinical Faculty, UCSF; Associate Program Director, CPMC Internal Medicine Residency
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lee right for?
Dr. Lee is a strong fit for adults who want a physician grounded in evidence-based medicine. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his focus on prevention and long-term disease management. His teaching background makes him effective at walking patients through complex medical decisions. Adults seeking a primary care doctor who combines academic rigor with a relationship-centered approach will find him well matched.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lee focuses on internal medicine and primary care for adults. He treats chronic conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertension. He also emphasizes chronic disease prevention and evidence-based screening.
Yes. Dr. Lee holds board certification in Internal Medicine. He also holds a Fellowship in the American College of Physicians, a designation recognizing clinical excellence and contribution to the field.
Dr. Lee completed medical school at UNC Chapel Hill. He then trained in internal medicine at UC Davis Medical Center, where he finished as Chief Resident. Before medicine, he earned a graduate degree at Yale University School of Epidemiology and Public Health.
Yes. Dr. Lee joined the CPMC Internal Medicine Residency as teaching faculty in 2009 and served as Associate Program Director. He also holds an adjunct clinical faculty appointment at UCSF and previously taught at the UC Davis faculty practice.
Dr. Lee grounds his care in evidence-based medicine. He reviews the benefits and risks of testing and treatment options with each patient, then works collaboratively to build a plan that fits their specific situation. He prioritizes building lasting relationships with his patients.
Dr. Lee sees adults across a broad age range. He works with patients managing chronic diseases as well as those focused on prevention and health maintenance. His background in epidemiology and public health informs his population-level perspective on individual patient care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026