Dr. Joseph Lee, MD

I had a stroke in 2013 and I was referred to Dr. Lee in 2020 for a check-up. His staff performed an EKG, and echocardiogram, and a bubble test. When going over results Dr. Lee seemed to go out of his way to terrify me. He mentioned that I have a PFO and an atrial septal aneurism and that if one "has both it increases the likelihood of stroke sevenfold. Strokes are DEVASTATING," he added. He then asked me if I exercise and I said yes (stroke aside, I'm in excellent shape), and he looked at me puzzled: "Really? Hm." He then asked if I even HAD a stroke. "Was it a real stroke?" he asked. I had to remind him that he should have the notes that my neurologist sent him, which he did, and he then replied, "Yes, you did have a stroke" (this was my 2nd time seeing him!) He then went on to tell me that I had two more aneurisms in my heart and then he had to leave. He told me he would see me in 6 weeks. I have never left a doctor's office more distraught than I did that day. AVOID!

Dr. Lee saved my life. He is diligent, pro-active and follows up until he identifies the problem, and recommends effective solutions. He saved my life by persuing, investigating and diagnosing a life threatening condition.

Find someone else . Told me I had a heart attack when I did not. Kept me in hospital For a week and discharged me with NO diagnosis for my complications. He is extremely arrogant for someone who doesn’t know what they are doing. I wouldn't recommend him to my own worst enemy!

Horrible.. let me tell you that my husband just had open heart surgery a week ago at Columbia Ny pres. He was admitted to Good Samaritan hospital after some complications. This man tells me not to call the surgeon because he basically has it under control. They have no idea why his WBC and temp is High. My husband has been in Good Sam for 2.5 days How can you tell me his surgeon doesn’t need to know what is going on? Needless to say I called Columbia and they want him back. DONT RECOMMEND