Area Director - PT, DPT

Derek Lee, PT, DPT

Park Slope - 5th Ave Park Slope - Union St

Derek Lee is the Clinical Director of our Park Slope – Union St location. Derek received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Health and Exercise Science from the University of Oklahoma and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. During both his undergraduate and doctoral education, he worked as a teaching assistant in the human anatomy lab. While at TWU he gained experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient sports and orthopedics.

During Derek’s clinical education he treated patients of all ages with a variety of operative and non-operative orthopedic conditions. He also had the opportunity to work with overhead athletes at every experience level return to their respective sport. Derek has a passion for working with his patients to create a personalized exercise program and empowering them to achieve their goals. He has interests in pain neuroscience education, functional strengthening, as well as falls and sports injury prevention.

His hobbies include weightlifting, basketball, skiing, meditation, traveling and cooking. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Derek is ecstatic about exploring NYC and eating all the food that this amazing city has to offer.

Sports
CrossFit
Weight Lifting
Cycling
Football
Golf
Running
Skiing
Soccer
Tennis
Track & Field
Baseball
Swimming
Basketball
Volleyball
Where to Find Derek
Park Slope - 5th Ave View Location
Park Slope - Union St View Location
Derek Lee skiing
Derek Lee bouldering
Derek Lee hiking
Derek Lee skiing
Derek Lee bouldering
Derek Lee hiking

Let’s get you back to better

We pride ourselves on providing the most personalized physical therapy experience—setting a new standard of care that combines best-in-class clinical care with a patient-first mindset.