Dr. Lee grew up in Ottawa’s west end. He was accepted for dentistry at New York University (NYU) in New York City and graduated with honours in 1996. He continued his studies at New York University College of Dentistry in New York City graduating in 1996, with honours. Afterwards he furthered his education and training by spending two years in a residency program at the Montefiore Hospital with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. He returned to Ottawa in 1998 and began private practice in downtown Ottawa, as well as working in Renfrew. He moved in 2008 to his new location on Carling Ave.
To keep current with all new advancements in dentistry, he frequently attends continuing education. He is involved in organized dentistry. For many years, he was one of the councillors representing Ottawa at Ontario Dental Association meetings. He has also sat on many different committees at the local level and has served as the president of the Ottawa Dental Society. He also donates his time by volunteering is dental services at the Ottawa Mission Dental Clinic. Dr Lee enjoys teaching part-time as a clinical instructor at the Algonquin College Dental Hygiene and Assisting programs.