Founder
Lee received his B.A. from the University of Rochester and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Case Western Reserve University. He began his training in Urology at the Cleveland Clinic and completed his residency and extended his training to do a research fellowship in Urologic Oncology, followed by an additional fellowship in advanced urologic laparoscopy and endourology. Lee then joined the faculty at University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, as the Director of the Center for Urologic Oncology & Minimally Invasive Therapies and the Co-Director of the Institute for Surgery and Innovation.
Lee has received numerous accolades for his charity work with MedWish, including U.S. Congressional Recognition, Crains Forty under Forty, as one of Northeast Ohio’s most influential people under the age of 40, Cleveland Upstander: Portraits of Courage, as well as being the recipient of the Golden Doc Award, from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation. Lee also serves as a founding board member of MedWorks. Lee and his wife Monica and their three children, Ilan, Eric, and Maiya reside in Moreland Hills, Ohio.
From the humble start in Dr. Ponsky’s parents’ garage to its current location in the heart of MidTown Cleveland, MedWish International has greatly expanded its operations, offering more supplies, hope, and healing to those in need in developing countries.
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Shop on AmazonSmile for your Valentine!
Are you buying gifts for your Valentine this year? Support MedWish International just by choosing MedWish as your
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Support MedWish and Shop for a Cause
For the first time ever, MedWish International will be partnering with Macy’s for their annual “Shop For A Cause” charity shopping event.
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Lincoln-West Students Bring Supplies to the Dominican Republic
This past winter, a group of students from Lincoln-West High School packed their bags and carried supplies to
