--- title: "Dr. Crystine M. Lee | Surgeon in Novato, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Crystine M. Lee, M.D. practices Surgery in Novato, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-crystine-m-lee-1046234048" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Crystine M. Lee, M.D. ![Crystine M. Lee, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/AnXH-r8mF-l4eQa5JbEc_1Rn27U4rs576XARMQDthmA/1.0000/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Crystine M. Lee, M.D. ## Surgery - Accepting new patients [165 Rowland WaySuite 200Novato, CA 94945](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=165+Rowland+Way+Novato%2C+CA+94945+US) ## Schedule appointment [415-666-2300](tel:+14156662300) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-crystine-m-lee-1046234048#provider-about) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-crystine-m-lee-1046234048#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-crystine-m-lee-1046234048#provider-services) ## About Dr. Lee Languages English and Mandarin Gender Female ### Approach to care Dr. Lee's professional philosophy is guided by the Air Force principles of integrity, service before self, and excellence in all we do. She believes that clinical excellence should always be delivered with compassion and respect. In addition to achieving excellent surgical outcomes, she is committed to reassuring and supporting patients through what can often be a stressful and challenging experience. ### Professional highlights Dr. Lee graduated with honors from Harvard University and earned her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine. She completed her surgical residency at the University of California, San Francisco, followed by a fellowship in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. She also earned an MBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. Following her training, she served in the United States Air Force and deployed overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. She also supports Operation Access, a charitable organization that helps provide surgical care to underserved patients. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Lee enjoys skiing, hiking, running, and continually working to improve her golf game. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Stanford University School of Medicine **Residency:** University of California, San Francisco **Fellowship:** California Pacific Medical Center, Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery ## Board certifications - Surgery ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Novato Community Hospital ## Care locations [165 Rowland Way Medical Offices](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/165-rowland-way-medical-offices-1043247221) 165 Rowland Way Suite 200 Novato, CA 94945 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=165+Rowland+Way+Novato%2C+CA+94945+US) [415-666-2300](tel:+14156662300) 415-666-2301 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/surgical) - [Minimally invasive and robotic surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-and-robotic-surgery) ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. 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