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title: "Dr. Samuel H. Lee | Ophthalmologist in Sacramento, CA"
description: "Dr. Samuel H. Lee, M.D. practices Ophthalmology in Sacramento, CA, Lincoln, CA, and Folsom, CA. Accepting new patients."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-samuel-h-lee-1046242507"
---

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# Samuel H. Lee, M.D.

## Ophthalmology

-   Accepting new patients

[1515 Response Rd.Sacramento, CA 95815](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1515+Response+Rd.+Sacramento%2C+CA+95815+US)

[+2 more locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-samuel-h-lee-1046242507#provider-locations)

## Schedule appointment

[916-649-1515](tel:+19166491515)

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-   [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-samuel-h-lee-1046242507#provider-about)
-   [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-samuel-h-lee-1046242507#provider-health-plans)
-   [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-samuel-h-lee-1046242507#provider-locations)
-   [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-samuel-h-lee-1046242507#provider-services)

## About Dr. Lee

Languages English, Spanish, and Korean

Gender Male

## Education and training

**Medical school:** Loma Linda University

**Internship:** Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

**Residency:** UC Davis Medical Center

**Fellowship:** University of Illinois College of Medicine, Cornea

## Board certifications

-   Ophthalmology - Board Certified

## Affiliations

### Other

-   Surgery Center Division
-   Sutter Independent Physicians

## Accepted insurance

Search plan or carrier name

**Aetna (4 plans)**

### Aetna

-   Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA)
    
-   HMO
    
-   HMO Deductible Plans
    
-   Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
    

**Alignment (4 plans)**

### Alignment

-   Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO)
    
-   Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO)
    
-   Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO)
    
-   Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO)
    

**Anthem Blue Cross of California (5 plans)**

### Anthem Blue Cross of California

-   Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care)
    
-   Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan)
    

**Blue Shield of California (1 plan)**

### Blue Shield of California

-   Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan
    

Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit.

## Care locations

1515 Response Rd.

Sacramento, CA 95815

[Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1515+Response+Rd.+Sacramento%2C+CA+95815+US)

[916-649-1515](tel:+19166491515)

916-649-1516

2295 Fieldstone Dr.

Suite 140

Lincoln, CA 95648

[Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2295+Fieldstone+Dr.+Lincoln%2C+CA+95648+US)

[916-649-1515](tel:+19166491515)

916-649-1516

1615 Creekside Dr.

Suite 110

Folsom, CA 95630

[Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1615+Creekside+Dr.+Folsom%2C+CA+95630+US)

[916-649-1515](tel:+19166491515)

916-649-1516

## Areas of expertise

Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer.

**Clinical expertise**

### Procedures

-   Anterior Segment Surgery
-   Assessment and Treatment of Traumatic Eye Injury
-   Astigmatism-Correcting Lenses
-   Cataract Removal
-   Cornea Surgery
-   Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty
-   Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty
-   Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery
-   Intraocular Lens Implant
-   Intraocular Lenses
-   Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis
-   Laser Vision Correction
-   Multifocal Lens Implantation
-   Ocular Biometry
-   Presbyopia-Correcting Lenses
-   Pterygium Excision
-   Refractive Surgery
-   Surveillance for Medication-Related Eye Disease
-   Toric Lens Implantation
-   Visian Intraocular Contact Lens

### Conditions

-   Acute arthritis
-   Blepharitis
-   Cataract
-   Contact Lens Problems
-   Corneal Injury
-   Dry Eye
-   Episcleritis
-   Eye Trauma
-   Intracorneal Rings
-   Intraocular Lens
-   Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
-   Ocular Side Effects of Medications
-   Ocular Trauma
-   Partial Thickness Corneal Transplant

### Reasons for visit

-   Clinical Research

## Related services offered by Sutter

-   [Facial nerve care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/facial-nerve-care)
-   [Vision care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/vision-care)

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