Sequoia Pain and Spine

Dr. Chad Lee is a double board-certified interventional pain physician and anesthesiologist dedicated to helping patients find relief from acute and chronic pain through multimodal treatments. He started his medical career at the Medical College of Georgia at the Georgia Health Sciences University, in his home state, followed by a surgical internship at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Later he pursued training in anesthesiology at the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed a pain management fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, one of the nation’s top hospitals.

With years of experience in both academic and private practice settings across the country, Dr. Lee brings a comprehensive and compassionate approach to pain management. He is skilled in a variety of cutting-edge techniques including spine and joint injections, PRP, radiofrequency ablation, and neuromodulation therapies such as spinal cord stimulation. His goal is to improve each patient’s quality of life by tailoring treatments to their specific needs and helping them return to the activities they love.

Dr. Lee is passionate about patient education, innovation in medical technology, and providing individualized care. He believes that a balanced lifestyle is key to overall well-being and brings that perspective into his patient care.

Education/Training:

• Undergraduate: B.B.A. O&M / B.S. Biology – Emory University
• Graduate: M.S. Physiology / Biophysics – Georgetown University
• Medical School: M.D. – Medical College of Georgia
• Internship: General Surgery – University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
• Residency: Anesthesiology – University of Illinois at Chicago
• Fellowship: Pain Medicine – Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Experience:

• Sequoia Pain and Spine – Alhambra, CA: 2025 – Present
• Ajay Patel MD Inc- Downey, CA: 2023 – 2025
• Pain Center of Illinois – Chicago, IL: 2022 – 2023
• Medical Consultant, Sitka Medical – Remote: 2022 – Present
• Physician Clinical Reviewer, Magellan Healthcare – Remote: 2022
• Summit Spine and Joint Centers – Atlanta, GA: 2018 – 2022