About
Dr. Herbert Lee earned his Doctorate of Medicine from National Taiwan University School of Medicine in Taipei, Taiwan. He completed his internship and internal medicine residency at Wayne State University in Detroit, then pursued a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He also holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Texas, Houston, and a Master of Science in Education through Faculty Development Fellowships at the University of Southern California. The American Board of Internal Medicine has certified him in both internal medicine and gastroenterology.
Dr. Lee serves as a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of California School of Medicine, a position he has held since 2008. He twice served as Chairman of the Division of Gastroenterology at Hoag Memorial Hospital. He is passionate about hepatology, digestive diseases including GERD, NASH, and hepatitis, as well as metabolic syndrome X, cardiovascular health, stroke prevention, and longevity. Over more than 25 years in primary care, he developed the ABCDES1Sm framework to organize preventive care around seven pillars. He speaks Mandarin and spends his personal time playing double bass, competing in badminton, and playing golf.
Education & Training
Medical School
National Taiwan University School of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan - Doctorate of Medicine, 1980
Residency
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI - Internship 1981-1982, Residency Internal Medicine 1982-1984
Fellowship
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI - Fellowship Gastroenterology 1984-1986
Additional Training
University of Texas, Houston, TX - Master of Public Health, 1981; University of Southern California, Los Angeles - Master of Science, Education, Faculty Development Fellowships, 2003
Certifications
Languages
English, Mandarin
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lee right for?
Dr. Lee is a strong fit for adults seeking both primary care and gastroenterology expertise in one physician. Patients managing digestive conditions like GERD, NASH, or hepatitis benefit from his clinical depth. He also works well with patients focused on metabolic health, cardiovascular risk, or stroke prevention. Anyone interested in a structured, evidence-based approach to longevity and preventive care will find his ABCDES1Sm framework valuable. Mandarin-speaking patients can communicate with Dr. Lee in their native language.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lee focuses on gastroenterology, internal medicine, and preventive care. His clinical interests include GERD, NASH, hepatitis, hepatology, metabolic syndrome X, cardiovascular health, and stroke prevention. He also helps patients manage type 2 diabetes and supports long-term longevity planning.
Yes. The American Board of Internal Medicine has certified Dr. Lee in both internal medicine and gastroenterology. These dual certifications reflect his training across primary care and digestive disease subspecialty medicine.
Dr. Lee earned his medical degree from National Taiwan University School of Medicine in Taipei, Taiwan. He completed his internship and internal medicine residency at Wayne State University in Detroit. He then trained in gastroenterology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
Yes. Dr. Lee has served as a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of California School of Medicine since 2008. He also twice served as Chairman of the Division of Gastroenterology at Hoag Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Lee created the ABCDES1Sm framework to organize preventive care around seven pillars: antioxidants, blood pressure, cholesterol, diet, exercise, screening, and smart supplementation. He uses this model to guide patients through a structured, multifactorial approach to healthy aging and disease prevention.
Yes. Dr. Lee speaks Mandarin. Mandarin-speaking patients can speak with him directly in their native language during consultations.
Dr. Lee maintains affiliations at Hoag Memorial Hospital in both Newport Beach and Irvine. These affiliations allow him to coordinate care across inpatient and outpatient settings when his patients need hospital-level services.
Dr. Lee views aging as a natural process of cellular and tissue degeneration. He takes a multifactorial approach to slowing that process. His ABCDES1Sm framework organizes preventive strategies into seven areas, and he tailors each plan to the individual patient's health profile and goals.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026