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Lee Gorden MD

Professor of Surgery

Areas of Expertise

  • Benign and Malignant Diseases of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Bile Ducts
  • Biliary Disease / Gallbladder
  • Gastroenterology Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal
  • General Surgery
  • Hepatobiliary Cancer Surgery
  • Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation
  • Hepatobiliary and Liver Surgery
  • Liver Transplant
  • Liver Transplantation
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Surgical Problems in Patients with Liver Disease
  • Transplant Surgery

Location

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 1990
  • Internship - University of Minnesota Medical Center, 1991
  • Residency - University of Minnesota Medical Center, 1997
  • Chief Residency - University of Minnesota Medical Center, 1998
  • Fellowship in Transplantation - University of Toronto, 2000

Board Certifications

  • General Surgery - American Board of Surgery, 1999

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr.Gorden was so professional, yet personable. He has helped me so much with my health challenges.
August 13, 2025
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The doctor had made his decision prior to our discussion based on some other complicating issues. So, there was no room for discussion apart from the rationale behind the decision and what happens next.
August 8, 2025
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Dr. Gorden is the best!
August 6, 2025
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The PA and the doctor answered & addressed all of my questions & concerns. They bith spent adequate time with me.
July 25, 2025
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Wonderful attention to my needs. Kind, smart , and professional
June 6, 2025
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I would highly recommend to others.
June 5, 2025
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Dr Gordon is excellent. Takes time with me and is so compassionate. I would highly recommend him.
June 4, 2025
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Doctor Gorden is a great listener, and gives ample time for questions. I don't ever feel rushed.
June 4, 2025
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Very impressed with Dr Gorden including knowledge, bedside manner, explanations, etc
May 28, 2025
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