About
Dr. Shawn Lee is a board-certified internist and a lifelong Eastside native. S. from the University of Washington, graduating Magna Cum Laude and with Distinction. He completed both his medical degree and his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Washington School of Medicine. The Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society elected him as a member, recognizing his academic distinction.
After residency, Dr. Lee joined Overlake Hospital's Inpatient Internal Medicine department, where he built his entire pre-MD2 career. He also served in multiple governance and advisory roles supporting physician advocacy at Overlake Hospital. Seattle Magazine and Seattle Metropolitan Magazine voted him Top Doctor eleven times. His reputation in the Bellevue medical community rests on diagnostic precision, compassionate care, and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Washington, B.S. (Magna Cum Laude, with Distinction)
Medical School
University of Washington School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Washington
Additional Training
Member of Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society
Certifications
Who is Dr. Lee right for?
Dr. Lee is a strong fit for adults who want a primary care physician with deep roots in the Eastside community. Patients who value a diagnostician with career-long Overlake Hospital ties will find his background reassuring. He works well with those navigating complex or chronic health concerns. His history of physician advocacy also appeals to patients who want a doctor attentive to the full scope of their care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lee completed his undergraduate degree, medical degree, and Internal Medicine residency all at the University of Washington. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with Distinction as an undergraduate. His residency trained him in the full breadth of adult internal medicine.
Yes. Dr. Lee holds board certification in Internal Medicine. He is also an elected member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, one of medicine's most selective academic honors.
Dr. Lee specializes in Internal Medicine, with particular recognition for diagnostic acumen. He spent his entire pre-MD2 career in Overlake Hospital's Inpatient Internal Medicine department, building deep expertise in adult medicine.
Yes. Seattle Magazine and Seattle Metropolitan Magazine voted Dr. Lee Top Doctor eleven times over the course of his career. His peers and patients recognize him for diagnostic skill, compassionate care, and dedication to teaching.
Dr. Lee served in direct patient care as an inpatient internist at Overlake Hospital for his entire career before MD2. He also held numerous governance and advisory roles focused on physician advocacy within the hospital system.
Dr. Lee focuses on adult patients. He works well with individuals managing chronic conditions, those seeking a thorough diagnostic evaluation, and patients who want a physician with deep experience in hospital-level internal medicine.
Dr. Lee is known for a compassionate, precise approach to care. He emphasizes thorough diagnosis and spends meaningful time understanding each patient's health history. His teaching background makes him particularly skilled at explaining complex medical situations clearly.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026