His career has been marked by innovation, leadership, and a deep commitment to improving health care delivery, finance, and advancing medical practices.
LAKE OSWEGO, OR, June 03, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Gilbert B. Lee, MD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Lee is a respected physician and health care leader who established Estate Financial Services LLC in 2012 as the firm’s president. Having carved a niche for himself as an expert in selling Medicare insurance, his approach involves contacting potential clients and arranging meetings to impart his extensive knowledge of various plans. Leveraging over three decades of experience practicing internal medicine, Dr. Lee understands the inner workings of the health care system and strives to ensure his clients reach optimal health through their providers.
Before transitioning into entrepreneurship, Dr. Lee was the owner and physician at Ponderosa Medical from 1997 to 2007, where he pioneered the development of an electronic medical record (EMR) system. This innovation enabled his clinic to operate paperlessly and efficiently integrate patient data for same-day delivery of test results to physicians. Dr. Lee’s work caught the attention of a hospital-based laboratory in Portland and Eugene, Oregon, leading to the successful acquisition of his laboratory company by Legacy Health. He was also the owner and physician of software development and testing of Gilbert B. Lee MD and Associates between 1997 and 1999. Dr. Lee’s tenure at In-Med Inc. as the director of research and development from 1995 to 2003 also honed his skills in health care innovation. Earlier in his medical career, he was the chief executive officer and medical director at the Central Coast Independent Practice Association between 1994 and 2000 and the co-owner of the Bridgeview Medical Laboratory from 1983 to 1997.
Among many professional milestones, Dr. Lee was involved in developing Medicare Advantage Plans. He also collaborated on the Oregon Health Plan, underscoring his commitment to leveraging his expertise for broader societal benefit. Outside of the medical field, Dr. Lee spent two decades as the owner, project manager, and property manager at Seagull Properties from 1984 to 2004.
Dr. Lee’s educational background is vast, having initially earned a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry from the University of Oregon in 1973. Subsequently, he received a Doctor of Medicine from Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine in 1976, followed by a residency in internal medicine at the Charlestown Area Medical Center in 1979. During his studies, Dr. Lee was elected into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society in 1972.
As a dedicated member of his professional community, Dr. Lee is a member of the Oregon Medical Association. His civic engagement further illustrates his multifaceted contributions to society. From 1982 to 2006, Dr. Lee served as a volunteer clinical faculty member at Oregon Health and Science University and held leadership positions with the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts and the American Society of Internal Medicine’s Oregon chapter.
Dr. Lee’s accolades include receiving the Outstanding National Analytical Chemist award from the American Chemical Society in 1972. His career has been marked by innovation, leadership, and a deep commitment to improving health care delivery, finance, and advancing medical practices.
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