Myth:

If I know my family's health history, I don't need a genetic test.

Truth:

Family history is only one part of your health future. For example, most cases of breast cancer are found in women who have no family history.

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Richard D. Lee, M.D.*

(866) 696-3847 · 605 Cowper Street · Palo Alto CA 94301

Education
Undergraduate
U.C. Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
B.A. Physiology & Public Health, 1980

Medical School
Upper Peninsula Program
Marquette, MI
M.D., 1984-1988

Internship and Residency
Stanford University Family Practice at San Jose Medical Center
San Jose, CA
Internship & Residency, 1988-1991

Board Certification
Diplomate, American Board of Family Practice

Hospital Affiliations
Stanford Medical Center Lucille Packard Childrens Hospital at Stanford

Organizations
Volunteer Clinical Faculty, Stanford University School of Medicine 1993-present
Chief Physician and co-founder of Project Swasthya, a comprehensive medical, surgical earthquake relief program in Gujarat, India 2001
Base Camp Physician, National Geographic and North Face, Millennium Everest Expedition, April-May 1999
Medical Consultant to California Explorer Search & Rescue and 1st Special Response Group, which provide regional and international search & rescue services
Consultant for expedition, wilderness travel & disaster medicine
South Skyline Emergency Planning Committee: Medical Officer
Team Physician, Ritchey Mountain Bike Team. Supporting World Champions in 1989, 1991-1993, 1996 & 2005
Member, Wilderness Medical Society

Honors and Awards
First Resident recipient of the Star Physician, award for Excellence in patient care, San Jose Medical Center 1989
Stanford Family Medicine Teaching Excellence Award, 2001

Extracurricular Activities
Parenthood, cycling, skiing, kayaking, motor sports, equestrian events and developing medical software and information services

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