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Dr. Hwasun Lee, MD

Dr. Hwasun Lee, MD

Internal Medicine*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Hwasun Lee, MD is an internist in Elmhurst, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Yonsei University, College Of Medicine in 1970. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newyork-Presbyterian Queens and NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

8831 55th Ave Elmhurst, NY 11373
Telehealth available
(718) 899-6600

At a Glance

  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Lee's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lee

2.4

14 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
21%
21%
4 Star
14%
14%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
57%
57%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Harriett Mack – Jan 30, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Edna – Jan 24, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Nov 09, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Former Patient – Jan 01, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sarah O. – Jun 12, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Victoria Addo in Fresh Meadows, NY – Nov 30, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
12 people found this helpful
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NSC in Astoria, NY – Dec 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Hwasun Lee, MD is an internist in Elmhurst, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Yonsei University, College Of Medicine in 1970. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newyork-Presbyterian...read more

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Booth Memorial Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Mt Sinai Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • Yonsei University, College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1970
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Locations

Practice

Office8831 55th Ave Elmhurst, NY 11373
1
Office55 Water St Fl 12 New York, NY 10041
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St
    Flushing, NY 11355
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst

    7901 Broadway
    Elmhurst, NY 11373

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

    374 Stockholm St
    Brooklyn, NY 11237

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

    76%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    8% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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