Dr. Benjamin Lee, MD
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Dr. Benjamin Lee, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Benjamin Lee, MD is a general surgeon in New York, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities Newyork-Presbyterian Queens and Weill Cornell Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Dr. Lee is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Queens Flushing, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.
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- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Lee specializes in the areas of General Surgery & Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ See hospitals
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lee
4.5
| 5 Star | 85% | 85% |
| 4 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
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| 1 Star | 12% | 12% |
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Investing in the lives of my patients has truly been one of my life's greatest pleasures. As a thoracic surgeon, I specialize in the care of patients with benign and malignant diseases of the chest cavity and utilize cutting edge technologies,...read morebiography
Dr. Benjamin Lee is a board certified Thoracic Surgeon practicing at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens hospital located in Flushing, NY. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College, completed his residency in General Surgery and his...read moreGeneral Surgery
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New York Presbyterian Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 2009University Of California Davis Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 2007New York Medical College
Medical School, 2001
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 43
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awards
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