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Dr. Chong Lee, MD

Dr. Chong Lee, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Chong Lee, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Cedar Rapids, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Howard Young Medical Center and Marshfield Medical Center Weston.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

701 10th St SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lee specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Lee's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lee

2.8
6 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
33%
33%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
17%
17%
2 star
17%
17%
1 star
33%
33%

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Poor communication - if any !
Not very good . Not very personable or informative . Didnt even come into the exam room and stood in the door way ! Acted like he had better things to do then see me for a patient ! It amazes me how doctors can be so cold and uncaring acting ! How did they get this far ??
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 02, 2025
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My second review of Dr Lee. My first review was not quite stellar. Yes he is rushed, but he is working single without backup from another doctor from that specialty. In essence, he dedicates most of his time to the patients who need his expertise. When Dr Lee fixed my veins he was so professional and kind during the procedure. I felt I had judged in error with my first review. His work has given my left leg mobility back. As each day passes I see more improvement. So glad I was referred to this very skilled surgeon. I can, without hesitation, recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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LJS – Jan 09, 2025
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Dr Lee has left thankfully, he preformed valve replacement on my mother and put undersized valve in according to 3 other cardiologists. As one Dr said he “shoe horned the valve. Mom suffered and then passed away.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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J Meyer – Jan 18, 2020
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He did a horrible surgery. Left my father-in-law bleeding internally after a heart surgery, rushed him back into surgery 7 hours later, days later he still didn't regain full consciousness, the family has tried to talk to the doctor but the doctor is limiting the family's access to the patient and will not tell family what procedures are being done.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Bemijo in Brookfield, WI – Apr 14, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Chong Lee, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Cedar Rapids, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Howard Young Medical Center and Marshfield Medical Center Weston.
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • George Washington University

    Residency Hospital, 1993
  • University Buffalo

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993
  • George Washington University

    Internship Hospital, 1988
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids701 10th St SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
1

Practice

Office3501 Cranberry Blvd Schofield, WI 54476
2
Mercy Care Main Campus788 8th Ave SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
3

Practice

Marshfield Clinic Comfort and Recovery-Wausau2727 Plaza Dr Wausau, WI 54401
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Howard Young Medical Center

    240 Maple St
    Woodruff, WI 54568
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    93%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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  • Marshfield Medical Center Weston

    3400 Ministry Pkwy
    Weston, WI 54476

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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