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Dr. James Lee, MD

Dr. James Lee, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
30+ years of experience

Dr. James Lee, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Fullerton, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rush University in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange and Providence St. Jude Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 47 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (47 reviews)

Practice

1955 Sunny Crest Dr Ste 108 Fullerton, CA 92835

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lee

3.4

47 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2%
2 Star
6%
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1 Star
34%
34%

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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
1 person found this helpful
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Stephen B – Jan 11, 2021
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What went well
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What could be improved
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3 people found this helpful
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Apr 10, 2019
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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
7 people found this helpful
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Felicia in La mirada, ca – May 02, 2017
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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
13 people found this helpful
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Brian G Trent in Fullerton, CA – Apr 28, 2016
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care philosophy

Dr. Lee describes his philosophy of care quite simply: Patient satisfaction is his number one priority.
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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  • Brooke Army Mc/wilford Hall Joint Prog

    Residency Hospital, 1996
  • Letterman Army Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1991
  • Rush University

    Medical School, 1990
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Locations

Practice

John Y Chew MD Inc1955 Sunny Crest Dr Ste 108 Fullerton, CA 92835
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange

    1100 W Stewart Dr
    Orange, CA 92868
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    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

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Providence St. Jude Medical Center

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr
    Fullerton, CA 92835
    Recipient of 21
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    11% higher than the national average

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