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Dr. Susan Lee knows that patients feel most comfortable when they understand their circumstances. She takes the time to make sure every patient knows the details about their condition, their treatment options, and what to expect next. Her goal is to make a difficult situation as easy as possible, and she cares deeply about each and every woman she treats. Dr. Lee is board-certified and specializes in oncologic breast surgery as well as surgery for benign breast conditions such as fibroadenomas and breast high risk lesions. She also operates a high-risk program for women who have a higher likelihood of developing breast cancer over their lifetimes.

Dr. Lee comes from a family of physicians, and her parents, an OB-GYN and internal medicine specialist, influenced her own career path. She values the intimate setting of her practice, where she’s able to deliver personalized care while providing access to all the resources of the Northwell Health system.

Dr. Lee is fluent in Korean.

Dr. Lee’s primary hospital is Peconic Bay Medical Center, where she serves as Chief of Breast Surgery. Dr. Lee is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and is a member of the Northwell Health Academic Affairs Committee.

She is also a member of the American College of Surgeons and serves on the Education and Accreditation Committee and is the Vice Chair of Membership for the International Relations Committee. Additionally, Dr. Lee is on the Board of the Brooklyn Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons.

"Dr. Lee has been very knowledgeable and is always willing to take the time to answer all my questions. I highly recommend her."

Education

  • Fellowship in Breast Surgery, Brown University School of Medicine
  • Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  • Residency in General Surgery, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  • MD, University of Illinois College of Medicine
  • BS in Biology, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana

Honors & Awards

  • State Chair Outstanding Performance Award, American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
  • Community Leadership Butterfly Award Honoree, Girls Inc. of Long Island
  • Honorable Mention, 10th Annual New England Surgical Resident and Fellow Research Presentation Day
  • Outstanding Scientific Presentation Award, American Society of Breast Surgeons Meeting

Nurse Practitioner

Natalie Givargidze

A dedicated Nurse Practitioner specializing in breast oncology, Natalie is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals diagnosed with breast cancer. With extensive healthcare experience and advanced clinical training in breast oncology, Natalie works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to guide patients through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. As a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP), Natalie is passionate about helping women navigate the complex intersection of breast cancer, menopause, and quality of life through evidence-based, individualized care. She is committed to educating patients and their families, empowering them to make informed decisions while offering support throughout every stage of care.
Senior Administrative Support Coordinator

Bridget Idtensohn

Bridget has been with Northwell Health for over 5 years. As a senior administrative support coordinator, she is responsible for all aspects of coordinating patient care for Dr. Lee’s patients. She enjoys being a part of the patient’s journey and helps schedule all appointments, surgeries, pre-surgical testing, and medical clearances. She also obtains insurance authorizations for surgery and requests any outside medical information needed. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, golfing, traveling and reading.
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