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David Lee, MD

Specialty in Pediatric Otolaryngology

Dr. Lee is a board-certified otolaryngologist and medical consultant for Buoy Health. He completed his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Spanish at the University of Arkansas (2011) and went on to complete medical school from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (2015). He completed his residency training in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Cincinnati (2020). He is currently a fellow in Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Practice names

Clinical Fellow, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Education and training

2020-Present - Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

2015-2020 - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Residency, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

2011-2015 - MD, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

2007-2011 - BS (Biochemistry), University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Board Eligible

Articles from David Lee, MD

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Sialadenitis: A Salivary Gland Disorder

Sialadenitis is an infection of the salivary glands. It causes swelling and pain on the face, near the ears. It can be viral or bacterial. If it’s a bacterial infection, it’s treated with antibiotics.

6 Causes of Ringing in the Ear

Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) can be a temporary annoyance or a constant problem. Because tinnitus can seriously affect your quality of life, it’s important to see your doctor to get relief.

6 Causes of Hearing Loss & How to Treat It

Hearing loss in one or both ears can be caused by an infection, ear wax blockage, exposure to noise, or normal aging. Here’s how to tell how serious your hearing loss is.

Seasonal Allergies

Seasonal allergies, also called hay fever, occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance in the environment, like pollen from flowers, trees, or grass. Find out what you’re allergic to and learn how to prevent and treat hay fever.

Ear infections are extremely common infections in kids although adults get them, too. They can be caused by a bacteria, virus, or fungus, and can be very painful, causing ear and head pain. Treatment options may or may not include taking antibiotics.

Top 5 Causes of Post-Nasal Drip

Many common conditions can cause excess mucus to drip down the back of your throat, such as allergies and sinus infections. Lifestyle changes and over-the-counter medications can help, but there are times when you need stronger treatments from your doctor.

Salivary Duct Stones

Salivary Duct Stones, also called sialolithiasis, are small deposits of minerals that form in the salivary gland. They can block the flow of saliva, leading to pain, inflammation, and infection.

How to Get Taste and Smell Back

Losing your sense of taste and smell can have a huge impact on your well-being. They often return on their own, but there are also things you can do to help them come back.

Causes of Pain Behind Your Ear

When you have pain behind the ear, it can be a sign of many things, like an infection called swimmer’s ear. Or from a buildup of earwax. Other times, the pain may not even be coming from your ears, but is a sign of a problem in a different area, including your jaw (TMJ) or a dental issue.

Ear Swelling: What Causes It?

Ear swelling may be from an injury, irritation, or infection of the ear. You may need to be seen by a doctor if the swelling is serious.

Sialadenitis: A Salivary Gland Disorder

Sialadenitis is an infection of the salivary glands. It causes swelling and pain on the face, near the ears. It can be viral or bacterial. If it’s a bacterial infection, it’s treated with antibiotics.

6 Causes of Ringing in the Ear

Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) can be a temporary annoyance or a constant problem. Because tinnitus can seriously affect your quality of life, it’s important to see your doctor to get relief.

6 Causes of Hearing Loss & How to Treat It

Hearing loss in one or both ears can be caused by an infection, ear wax blockage, exposure to noise, or normal aging. Here’s how to tell how serious your hearing loss is.

Seasonal Allergies

Seasonal allergies, also called hay fever, occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance in the environment, like pollen from flowers, trees, or grass. Find out what you’re allergic to and learn how to prevent and treat hay fever.

Ear infections are extremely common infections in kids although adults get them, too. They can be caused by a bacteria, virus, or fungus, and can be very painful, causing ear and head pain. Treatment options may or may not include taking antibiotics.

Top 5 Causes of Post-Nasal Drip

Many common conditions can cause excess mucus to drip down the back of your throat, such as allergies and sinus infections. Lifestyle changes and over-the-counter medications can help, but there are times when you need stronger treatments from your doctor.

Salivary Duct Stones

Salivary Duct Stones, also called sialolithiasis, are small deposits of minerals that form in the salivary gland. They can block the flow of saliva, leading to pain, inflammation, and infection.

How to Get Taste and Smell Back

Losing your sense of taste and smell can have a huge impact on your well-being. They often return on their own, but there are also things you can do to help them come back.

Causes of Pain Behind Your Ear

When you have pain behind the ear, it can be a sign of many things, like an infection called swimmer’s ear. Or from a buildup of earwax. Other times, the pain may not even be coming from your ears, but is a sign of a problem in a different area, including your jaw (TMJ) or a dental issue.

Ear Swelling: What Causes It?

Ear swelling may be from an injury, irritation, or infection of the ear. You may need to be seen by a doctor if the swelling is serious.

Sialadenitis: A Salivary Gland Disorder

Sialadenitis is an infection of the salivary glands. It causes swelling and pain on the face, near the ears. It can be viral or bacterial. If it’s a bacterial infection, it’s treated with antibiotics.

6 Causes of Ringing in the Ear

Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) can be a temporary annoyance or a constant problem. Because tinnitus can seriously affect your quality of life, it’s important to see your doctor to get relief.

6 Causes of Hearing Loss & How to Treat It

Hearing loss in one or both ears can be caused by an infection, ear wax blockage, exposure to noise, or normal aging. Here’s how to tell how serious your hearing loss is.

Seasonal Allergies

Seasonal allergies, also called hay fever, occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance in the environment, like pollen from flowers, trees, or grass. Find out what you’re allergic to and learn how to prevent and treat hay fever.

Ear infections are extremely common infections in kids although adults get them, too. They can be caused by a bacteria, virus, or fungus, and can be very painful, causing ear and head pain. Treatment options may or may not include taking antibiotics.

Top 5 Causes of Post-Nasal Drip

Many common conditions can cause excess mucus to drip down the back of your throat, such as allergies and sinus infections. Lifestyle changes and over-the-counter medications can help, but there are times when you need stronger treatments from your doctor.

Salivary Duct Stones

Salivary Duct Stones, also called sialolithiasis, are small deposits of minerals that form in the salivary gland. They can block the flow of saliva, leading to pain, inflammation, and infection.

How to Get Taste and Smell Back

Losing your sense of taste and smell can have a huge impact on your well-being. They often return on their own, but there are also things you can do to help them come back.

Causes of Pain Behind Your Ear

When you have pain behind the ear, it can be a sign of many things, like an infection called swimmer’s ear. Or from a buildup of earwax. Other times, the pain may not even be coming from your ears, but is a sign of a problem in a different area, including your jaw (TMJ) or a dental issue.

Ear Swelling: What Causes It?

Ear swelling may be from an injury, irritation, or infection of the ear. You may need to be seen by a doctor if the swelling is serious.