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Dr. John Lee, MD

Dr. John Lee, MD

Ophthalmology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. John Lee, MD is an ophthalmologist in Brookline, MA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Milford Regional Medical Center and Holy Family Hospital-Methuen. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

24 Webster Pl Brookline, MA 02445
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lee specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. 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
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Lee's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lee

4.7
22 ratings, 19 with a written review
5 star
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Unfortunate experience with Dr. Lee
I'm deciding to leave a review after seeing all 5 star reviews, and I agree with the one 1 star review. Dr. Lee was very unhelpful during my appointment with him. I am having a drainage issue in one eye and he told me he sees the issue but there's 'nothing really that can be done' that would help my situation and he knows it's 'tough to hear that'. I know he has over 20 years of experience, so I'm sure he's not wrong, but he was pretty rude when delivering this information, especially after I've paid to be at this appointment and waited several months to see him. I was so caught off guard by him and that there was no solution for my issue I started crying and he simply ended the conversation and said I could leave, and didn't even stand up to open the door for me. Paid for an appointment and received no help or follow up. I'm not saying he's not a good, experienced doctor, but my experience with him was really upsetting. I hope he can take this feedback to improve for next time.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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Feb 20, 2025
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VERY clear explanation of possible procedures.
Beautiful facility. Very efficient staff. Dr. Lee provided the clearest explanation of my options of any medical professional I have ever worked with.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Miles H. – Feb 10, 2024
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Doctor Lee was professional and confident. He listened carefully and gave us good information
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jan 06, 2024
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Excellent doctor
Dr. Lee made me feel comfortable. He has a very calm demeanor. He relieved my concerns about having cataract surgery.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Philip Bolton – Jan 02, 2024
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Dr. Lee
He’s professional, competent and makes you feel comfortable.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 30, 2023
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Courteous staff. On time servic
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 23, 2023
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Very nice and answers questions. Also thorough in the exam and checking of desease in the eye.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Elaine Hébert – Oct 29, 2023
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Doctor lee's care and concern about my overall health is very refreshing and comforting.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Linda Loud – Oct 13, 2023
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This visit was a consultation and exam prior to cataract surgery.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Sep 28, 2023
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I will only have Dr Lee as my eye doctor!!Simply Amazing how he is able to make the most difficult decision so easily understandable!!He is Absolutely Awesome
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 01, 2023
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Dr Lee clearly described everything. He listened and was very friendly.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Patricia OReilly – Aug 11, 2023
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Excellent ophthalmologist
I have been a patient of Dr. Lee for several years,since he first diagnosed a condition that I had. I have the utmost faith in him, as he has monitored this successfully for all this time.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Paul M – Jul 28, 2023
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I would definitely recommend Dr. Lee
Dr. Lee and the whole staff were very friendly and professional from the time I arrived and throughout the procedure.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jul 19, 2023
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Suddenly in my late 50s I have been having stye issues and went to see Dr. Lee in Medford. I had been to Boston Vision the day before and the week before that and the nurse wanted to check my pressure. I have issues with the stick they put close to the eye and thought that because I was literally seen the day before they could skip it so I asked the nurse. She stepped out to ask Dr. Lee and he came storming into the room telling me he would refuse to see me if I didn't have my pressure taken this way. And literally after that, he basically gave me no help for my sudden stye issues. He was arrogant and unhelpful and treated my ongoing issues like he was talking to a child who was being scolded. I had to see another doctor who not only helped alleviate my problem but whose bedside manner was so much better than that of Dr. Lee.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Mary – Mar 29, 2023
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i have recommended him to all my friends
very good care very informative---
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Gilda Rossetti – Mar 20, 2022
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Upper and Lower Lid surgery
Follow-up two weeks after surgery. Excellent, calm doctor. Complete faith in his advice and treatment. The surgery went as expected, with no complications.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Philipp A. Uhlmann – Mar 18, 2022
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I was a new patient. I was cordially greeted by the receptionist, I did not wait more than a few minutes, I was first seen by Johnny, Dr. Lee's assistant who was very professional, and then by Dr. Lee, who did what appeared to me to be a very thorough exam. He explained what he was doing and what he found, and gave me a prescription for glasses that was only slightly different from what I had. He told me that the dilation of my pupils mainly affected my vision of close-up things and that I should be able to drive safely home.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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John Brown – Feb 19, 2022
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Very knowledgeable, conscientious and accommodating.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Jan 16, 2022
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I recommend Dr. Lee to anyone seeking treatment for a chalazion. I had a chalazion on my upper eyelid for 4 months the chalazion was not going away. So I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Lee. Dr. Lee is professional and courteous, and explained my treatment options regarding the Chalazion. I opted for the steroid injection. Dr. Lee suggested that I continue with the warm compress on the eyelid. About a week later the chalazion was gone! I am very pleased with the eye treatment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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H in Billerica, MA – Mar 29, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Comprehensive surgical and medical ophthalmology.

Cosmetic and functional oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery.

biography

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  • Ophthalmology

  • Cataract Surgery

  • Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Boston Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Caritas Carney

    Internship Hospital
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2003
  • Univerisity Of California At Los Angeles

    Undergraduate School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Boston Vision Network One24 Webster Pl Brookline, MA 02445
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sun: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions
Boston Laser Eye Institute PC25 Marston St Ste 104 Lawrence, MA 01841
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Boston Laser Medford LLC92 High St Ste T31 Medford, MA 02155
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Practice

Office1101 Beacon St Ste 6 Brookline, MA 02446
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Milford Regional Medical Center

    14 Prospect St
    Milford, MA 01757
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Winchester Hospital

    41 Highland Ave
    Winchester, MA 01890
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

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

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Holy Family Hospital-Methuen

    70 East St
    Methuen, MA 01844

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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