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Kwan S. Lee, M.B., B.Ch., M.D.

  1. Interventional Cardiologist
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  1. Structural Interventional Cardiology

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Kwan S. Lee, M.B., B.Ch., M.D., is a board-certified interventional cardiologist with expertise in complex coronary artery disease and structural heart interventions. Dr. Lee attended medical school at Trinity College Dublin. He trained in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases at Mayo Clinic Arizona and interventional cardiology at Emory University, graduating in 2009. Prior to joining the faculty of the cardiovascular department at Mayo Clinic Arizona, he was a Professor of Clinical Medicine, interim chief of Cardiology and Medical Cardiovascular Service Line director at the Sarver Heart Center, University of Arizona and Banner University Medical Group in Tucson. He holds American College of Cardiology and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions committee positions, with a special interest in international society activity in South-East Asia.

Dr. Lee's clinical practice focuses on the treatment of patients with coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease. He is a past governor of the American College of Cardiology Arizona chapter. His research interests include outcomes research, intracoronary imaging and simulation in cardiology education.

  1. Acute coronary syndrome
  2. Acute pericarditis
  3. Aortic valve stenosis
  4. Coronary artery disease
  5. Coronary calcification
  6. Heart valve disease
  7. Mitral valve disease
  8. Mitral valve regurgitation
  9. Myocardial ischemia
  10. Patent foramen ovale
  11. Pericarditis
  12. STEMI
  1. Cardiac catheterization
  2. Coronary angiogram
  3. Coronary angioplasty and stenting
  4. Coronary artery stenting
  5. Coronary physiology assessment
  6. Patent foramen ovale closure
  7. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
  8. Ventricular assist device implantation
  1. 2009
    FellowInterventional Cardiology Fellowship, Emory University School of Medicine
  2. 2008
    FellowCardiovascular Diseases Fellowship, Internal Medicine, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2008
    ResidentCardiovascular Diseases Fellowship, Internal Medicine, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2005
    ResidentInternal Medicine Residency, Internal Medicine, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2002
    Senior House OfficerMater Misericordiae Hospital, University College Dublin
  6. 2001
    InternshipSt. James Hospital, University of Dublin, Trinity College
  7. 2000
    MB BCh/BAOUniversity of Dublin, Trinity College

Certifications

  1. 2009
    Interventional CardiologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2008
    Cardiovascular DiseasesAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  3. 2008
    Adult Comp EchocardiographyNational Board of Echocardiography

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    3rd Place: Best Complications Case2024 Congress, Endovascular Cardiac Complications (ECC)
  2. 2022
    Top DoctorCastle Connolly
  3. 2021
    Best STEMI CaseAsian Pacific Society of Cardiology Champions League
  4. 2021
    Top DoctorCastle Connolly
  5. 2020
    Top DoctorCastle Connolly
  6. 2020
    Most Innovative Faculty of the YearCardiology Fellowship, Sarver Heart Center, University of Arizona
  7. 2019
    Top DoctorCastle Connolly
  8. 2018
    Academic Teaching AwardEmergency Medicine Residency, University of Arizona Medical Center-South Campus
  9. 2018
    Top DoctorCastle Connolly
  10. 2017
    Top DoctorCastle Connolly
  11. 2017
    Future Leader AwardArizona Chapter, American College of Cardiology
  12. 2016
    Academic Teaching AwardEmergency Medicine Residency, University of Arizona Medical Center-South Campus
  13. 2016
    Top DoctorCastle Connolly
  14. 2016
    GraduateBanner Advanced Leadership Program, Banner Health
  15. 2015
    Academic Teaching AwardEmergency Medicine Residency, University of Arizona Medical Center-South Campus
  16. 2015
    Top DoctorCastle Connolly
  17. 2014
    Academic Teaching AwardEmergency Medicine Residency, University of Arizona Medical Center-South Campus
  18. 2014
    Top DoctorCastle Connolly
  19. 2013
    Academic Teaching AwardEmergency Medicine Residency, University of Arizona Medical Center-South Campus
  20. 2012
    Charles W. Hall, Jr. & Virginia C. Hall Memorial Endowment Cardiology Fellowship Teaching AwardUniversity of Arizona
  21. 2011
    Cardiology Excellence AwardUniversity of Arizona
  22. 2008
    Hassan Loutfi, MD Distinguished Fellow AwardMayo Clinic Arizona
  23. 2000
    Professor's Prize in PsychiatryUniversity of Dublin, Trinity College

Professional memberships

  1. 2025
    Abstract ReviewerScientific Sessions, American College of Cardiology
  2. 2025 - 2026
    ChairACC Asia Meeting, American College of Cardiology
  3. 2025
    Abstract ReviewerSCAI Scientific Session, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
  4. 2025 - present
    Faculty SupervisorIrish Exchange Program, Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
  5. 2025 - present
    MemberLifelong Learning Oversight Committee, American College of Cardiology
  6. 2025 - present
    ChairACC Latin America - Selection Committee, Lifelong Learning Oversight Committee, American College of Cardiology
  7. 2025 - present
    Course ChairACC Advanced Education Selection Committee, Lifelong Learning Oversight Committee, American College of Cardiology
  8. 2025 - present
    FellowAsian Pacific Society of Cardiology
  9. 2025 - present
    Non-Voting MemberBoard of Advisors, Cardiovascular Credentialing International
  10. 2024 - 2025
    Vice ChairACC Asia Meeting, American College of Cardiology
  11. 2024 - present
    MemberInternational Working Group, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic
  12. 2024 - present
    Core Faculty MemberCardiovascular Diseases Fellowship, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  13. 2024 - present
    Board of AdvisorsCardiovascular Credentialing International
  14. 2023 - present
    OrganizerGrand Rounds, Department of Cardiovascular Diseases
  15. 2023 - present
    MemberInternational Subcommittee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  16. 2023 - present
    Course DirectorGrand Rounds, Department of Cardiovascular Diseases
  17. 2023 - present
    MemberRegistered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Exam Committee, Cardiovascular Credentialing International
  18. 2021
    MemberDirector Search Committee, Physician Assistant Program, University of Arizona College of Health Sciences
  19. 2021
    Member2021 Clinical Excellence Award, Selection Committee, Banner University Medical Group
  20. 2021
    Lead ReviewerCompetency Management Committee, ACC/AHA/SCAI Advanced Training Statement on Interventional Cardiology, American College of Cardiology
  21. 2020
    DirectorCardiovascular Simulation Training Center, Steven M. Gootter Foundation
  22. 2020 - 2025
    MemberCompetency Management Committee, American College of Cardiology
  23. 2020 - 2021
    MemberFellow in Training Jeopardy Task Force, Board of Governors, American College of Cardiology
  24. 2020
    Co-ChairCardiothoracic Surgery Chief Search Committee, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
  25. 2019
    DirectorCardiovascular Summer Camp, University of Arizona / American College of Cardiology
  26. 2019
    MemberPlanning Committee, Clinical Trials Development Workshop, University of Arizona College of Medicine
  27. 2019 - 2022
    MemberDean's Faculty Advisory Committee, University of Arizona College of Medicine
  28. 2019 - 2022
    Governor ElectArizona Chapter, American College of Cardiology
  29. 2019 - 2021
    MemberIschemic Heart Disease Council, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
  30. 2018 - 2022
    Board MemberSarver Heart Center, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
  31. 2018 - 2024
    Test Question WriterCathSAP Interventional Cardiology Pathway, American College of Cardiology
  32. 2018 - present
    MemberInternational Programs Committee, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
  33. 2017
    Abstract Session DirectorArizona Chapter Meeting, American College of Physicians
  34. 2017 - 2019
    MemberCommittee of Ten, University of Arizona College of Medicine
  35. 2017 - 2019
    Incoming Governor ElectArizona Chapter, American College of Cardiology
  36. 2016 - 2022
    Cardiology RepresentativeQuality and Safety Council, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
  37. 2016 - 2022
    Cardiology RepresentativeQuality and Safety Council, Banner - University Medical Center South
  38. 2016 - 2017
    MentorMED493, Clinical Shadowing Program, University of Arizona
  39. 2016 - 2017
    ChairEducation Council, Arizona Chapter, American College of Cardiology
  40. 2015 - 2022
    MemberCardiovascular Clinical Consensus Group, Banner Health Network
  41. 2015 - 2019
    MemberAdvisory Board, Arizona Repertory Theatre Program, University of Arizona
  42. 2015 - 2017
    MentorMentor Program, University of Arizona
  43. 2015 - 2016
    Medical school InterviewerUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine
  44. 2015 - present
    FellowSociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
  45. 2015 - present
    DirectorArizona Catheterization Laboratory On-line Mapping Project, Arizona Chapter, American College of Cardiology
  46. 2014 - 2015
    Chief of StaffBanner - University Medical Center South
  47. 2014 - 2022
    MemberCardiology Executive Committee, University of Arizona College of Medicine
  48. 2014 - 2018
    MemberUtilization Review Committee, Banner - University Medical Center South
  49. 2014 - 2018
    MemberPharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Banner - University Medical Center South
  50. 2014 - 2017
    MemberSimulation Committee, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
  51. 2014 - 2015
    ChairpersonPeer-Review Committee, University of Arizona Medical Center - South Campus
  52. 2014 - 2015
    ChairpersonMedical Executive Committee, University of Arizona Medical Center - South Campus
  53. 2014
    MemberGrant Review Panel, Sarver Heart Center, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
  54. 2014 - present
    MemberArizona Simulation Technology and Education Center (ASTEC), University of Arizona College of Medicine
  55. 2014 - present
    Council MemberArizona Chapter, American College of Cardiology
  56. 2013
    Poster JudgeArizona Chapter Meeting, American College of Physicians
  57. 2013 - 2014
    Chief of Staff ElectBanner - University Medical Center South
  58. 2012
    Poster JudgeArizona Chapter Meeting, American College of Physicians
  59. 2012 - 2016
    AdvisorCardiology Outreach Organization Student Club, University of Arizona College of Medicine
  60. 2012 - 2014
    MemberMedical Staff Bylaws Working Group, University of Arizona Health Network
  61. 2011 - 2014
    ChairpersonCredentialing Committee, Banner - University Medical Center South
  62. 2011 - 2014
    ChairpersonCredentialing Committee, University of Arizona Medical Center - South Campus
  63. 2011 - 2022
    DirectorCardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Banner - University Medical Center South
  64. 2011 - 2022
    MemberResearch Council, Sarver Heart Center, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
  65. 2011 - 2022
    ChampionAcute Myocardial Infarction Core Measures, Banner - University Medical Center South
  66. 2011 - 2022
    MemberClinical Competency Committee, General Cardiology Fellowship, University of Arizona College of Medicine
  67. 2011 - 2022
    MemberProgram Evaluation Committee, General Cardiology Fellowship, University of Arizona College of Medicine
  68. 2011 - 2022
    MemberGeneral Cardiology Fellowship, University of Arizona College of Medicine
  69. 2011 - 2019
    MemberClinical Competency Committee, Internal Medicine Residency, Banner - University Medical Center South
  70. 2011 - 2018
    MemberMedical Executive Committee, Banner - University Medical Center South
  71. 2011 - 2013
    MemberBoard of Trustees, International School of Tucson
  72. 2011 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Cardiology
  73. 2010 - 2022
    MemberPeer-Review Committee, Banner - University Medical Center South
  74. 2010 - 2022
    MemberPeer-Review Committee, University of Arizona Medical Center - South Campus
  75. 2010 - 2015
    MemberCredentialing Committee, University of Arizona Medical Center - South Campus
  76. 2010 - 2013
    MemberCode Committee, Banner - University Medical Center South
  77. 2010 - 2013
    MemberCode Committee, University of Arizona Medical Center - South Campus
  78. 2009 - 2022
    MemberClinical Competency Committee, Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, University of Arizona College of Medicine
  79. 2009 - 2022
    MemberProgram Evaluation Committee, Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, University of Arizona College of Medicine
  80. 2005 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Cardiology
  81. 2005 - present
    MemberAmerican Heart Association
  82. 2000 - 2001
    Founder and MemberTrinity Student Medical Journal, University of Dublin, Trinity College
  83. 2000 - 2001
    Assistant EditorTrinity Student Medical Journal, University of Dublin, Trinity College

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