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About Southlake Endocrinology

Endocrinologist located in Southlake, TX

About Southlake Endocrinology

Dr. Lee

Southlake Endocrinology: Do-Eun Lee, MD, is a premier endocrinology practice in Southlake, Texas, founded by board-certified endocrinologist Do-Eun Lee, MD. She cares for adults of all ages in a warm, nurturing atmosphere. 

Dr. Lee earned her medical degree with the highest honors from Seoul National University College of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea. She completed her fellowship in endocrinology at an NYU affiliated hospital in Long Island, New York, and a research fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City.

Dr. Lee also completed a residency in internal medicine at Jacobi Medical Center, a teaching affiliate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She is board-certified in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism, as well as internal medicine. Dr. Lee has completed and published numerous research studies in prestigious medical journals. 

As a private practice, Southlake Endocrinology PLLC: Do-Eun Lee, MD, takes an individualized, minimalist approach to caring for patients. Dr. Lee is outcome-driven and aggressive when necessary to ensure the best results for her patients. 

She really listens to them and gives patients a voice in their care. When necessary, Dr. Lee hurdles through insurance barriers to get patients the medications they need with maximum coverage. She’s willing to do anything for the benefit of her patients.

Patients with diabetes, hypothyroidism, and other thyroid disorders, as well as osteoporosis, testosterone deficiency, obesity, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), can rely on Dr. Lee for superior care.

She offers endocrinology consultations, pump therapy (Tandem®, Omnipod®, Medtronic®), glucose sensor therapy (Libre, DexcomDexcom), and radiofrequency ablation for benign thyroid nodules. Dr. Lee also provides GLP-1RA therapy for diabetes and weight loss, bariatric medicine, blood pressure monitoring, and Evenity®, Prolia®, or Tymlos® medication for osteoporosis.

To get treated for hormone-related problems and find symptom relief, call Southlake Endocrinology PLLC: Do-Eun Lee, MD, or schedule an appointment online today.

Publications

Do-Eun Lee, Sylvia Kehlenbrink, Hanna Lee, Meredith Hawkins :Getting the Message Across- Mechanisms of Physiological Cross-Talk by Adipose Tissue American Journal of Physiology and Endocrinology

 Eugene Fine, Do-Eun Lee, Meredith Hawkins: ‘Sweet Clarity: less invasive measures of hepatic glucose metabolism’ Gastroenterology 132(2):794-7, Feb 2007

 Preeti Kishore, Julia Tonelli, Sudha Koppaka, Anita Bose, Corina Fratila, Do-Eun Lee, Kaplana Reddy, and Meredith Hawkins: ‘ Time-Dependent Effects of Free Fatty Acids on Glucose Effectivenss in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus’ Diabetes 2006 55:1761-1768

 Julia Tonelli, Preeti Kishore, Do-Eun Lee, Meredith Hawkins :

‘The Regulation of Glucose Effectiveness: How Glucose Modulates its own Production’  Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care  8(4):450-456, July 2005

 Do-Eun Lee: A Novel Mutation in PTHLH associated with brachydactyly Type E which was confused with unclassical pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism, Endocrine Society Annual meeting, Chicago, IL March 2018

 Do-Eun Lee: Mechanism whereby TZD decreases Macrophage Content in Fat: Endocrine Society 89th Scientific Meeting, June 2007, Toronto, Canada

 A. Schiwek, Do-Eun Lee, M. Saper, L. Rossetti, P.Kishore, M. Hawkins: Diazoxide Suppresses Endogenous Glucose Production in Humans: American Diabetes Assocition 67th Scientific Meeting, June 2007, Chicago

 Do-Eun Lee, S. Koppaka, W. Li, K. Zhang, S.Vele, S. Stefanescu, J. Tonelli, P.Kishore, M.Hawkins : Increased Free Fatty Acids Stimulate Adipose Tissue Macrophages to Produce TNF-α : American Diabetes Association 66th Scientific Meeting, June 2006, D.C.

 P.Kishore, W. Li, S. Koppaka, Do-Eun Lee, K.Zhang, S. Vele, M.Hawkins : Association of adipose tissue RBP4 and iNOS with insulin resistance in humans : American Diabetes Association 66th Scientific Meeting, June 2006, D.C.

 W. Li, S. Koppaka, K. Zhang, Do-Eun Lee, C. Fratila, S. Stefanescu, P. Kishore, M. Hawkins : TZD effects on adipose tissue macrophages may contribute to improved insulin sensitivity : American Diabetes Association 66th Scientific Meeting, June 2006, D.C.

Do-Eun Lee, P. Kishore, S. Koppaka, W. Li, K. Zhang and M. Hawkins: Adipokine: American Diabetes Association 66th Scientific Meeting, June 2006, D.C. 

Do-Eun Lee : ‘Adipose Tissue Macrophage Express High Levels of Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 in Humans and Are Highly Responsive to Increased Free Fatty Acids’ : American Federation of Medical Research CR 2006 Meeting, March 2006, D.C. 

 Do-Eun Lee: ‘Heightened Stimulation of Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor -1 by Free Fatty Acids in Older Humans; Gerontology Symposium, December 2005, Bronx

Tumor Necrosis Factor α  Induces Skeletal Muscle Insulin Resistance in Healthy Human Subjects via Inhibition of Akt Substrate 160 Phosphorylation presented by Do-Eun Lee: Journal Club, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine : October 27, 2005

 Leptin, Soluble Leptin Receptor (ObRe), C-Reactive Protein and Leptin Resistance presented by Do-Eun Lee: Journal Club, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Albert Einstein college of medicine : May 4, 2006

 Essence of TNF-α presented by Do-Eun Lee: Lab Meeting, Journal Club, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Albert Einstein college of medicine : September 16, 2005


Julia Tonelli, Preeti Kishore, Do-Eun Lee, Meredith Hawkins
‘The Regulation of Glucose Effectiveness: How Glucose Modulates its own Production’ Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care 8(4):450-456, July 2005