San Mateo, California | 650-484-0700
San Mateo, California | 650-484-0700
Your Foot and Ankle Health Matters
Meet Dr. Hannah Lee, DPM
Education, Training, & Affiliations
Dr. Hannah Lee, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist practicing in San Mateo, California. She earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lee completed her surgical residency training through the Kaiser Permanente South Bay Consortium, which includes facilities in Santa Clara, San Leandro, and Fremont.
During her residency, Dr. Lee received extensive training in various foot and ankle pathologies, including diabetic limb preservation, sports injuries, minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures, deformity corrections such as bunions and flatfoot, reconstructive surgeries, and lower extremity trauma.
Dr. Lee is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC), UCSF Health St Mary's Hospital. She is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the American College of Podiatric Medicine, and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. She is fluent in English and Korean, enabling her to serve a diverse patient population.
Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Care
Dr. Lee offers a wide range of services to meet the diverse needs of her patients, from children to older adults and everyone in between. Her expertise spans sports injury treatment, custom orthotics, and minimally invasive surgeries for bunions, hammertoes, plantar fasciitis, and heel spurs. She also provides ingrown toenail and wart removal, laser treatment for fungal toenails, care for diabetic neuropathy and wounds, and specialized pediatric foot care. By combining evidence-based techniques with a patient-centered approach, Dr. Lee focuses on reducing pain, restoring mobility, and preventing future complications—whether you’re an athlete striving to get back in the game or simply looking to live free of foot and ankle discomfort.
Community Involvement & Humanitarian Work
Beyond her professional practice, Dr. Lee is deeply committed to giving back to communities both locally and abroad. She has participated in medical mission work in Guatemala, where she performed reconstructive foot and ankle surgeries for 35 children with congenital deformities—helping to dramatically improve their mobility and overall quality of life. Dr. Lee has also volunteered her expertise at the medical tents for the Chicago Marathon and Wisconsin Ironman, providing on-site care and support for post-event injuries. Her dedication to public service underscores her compassionate approach to healthcare and her belief that every patient, no matter where they are, deserves exceptional, patient-centered care.
Beyond the Clinic: Exploring the Bay Area
Outside the clinic, Dr. Lee enjoys an active lifestyle amid the natural beauty of the Bay Area. Whether she's hiking the Bay Trails, wandering Sanborn County Park, or exploring Redwood Regional Park, she draws energy from these adventures. She also cherishes walks along the peninsula beaches, from Open Beach to the shores of Half Moon Bay. Complementing these pursuits, Dr. Lee tackles the rolling peninsula hills on her bike, embracing the thrill of the ride and the satisfaction of each summit.