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Dr. Patty Lee, MD

Dr. Patty Lee, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Patty Lee, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Fairfax, VA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Washington University in 1992. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Inova Loudoun Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

3801 University Dr Ste 300 Fairfax, VA 22030
Telehealth available
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Dr. Lee's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lee

2.6
29 ratings, 17 with a written review
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very bad experience. Misdiagnosed my stage 4 cancer as tonsilitis. Bizarre appointment. Would not recommend to anyone.
What went well
No results
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
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Annette – Feb 25, 2025
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I'd give ZERO stars if I could.
Terrible bizarre doctor. Misdiagnosed my stage 4 cancer as 'tonsilitis'. She disappeared halfway through the appointment and never came back in the room. Didn't talk hardly at all. Just a very bad odd experience. I would NEVER recommend Patty Lee to anyone. Never.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Annette – Feb 25, 2025
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Rude, Condescending and Terrible Bedside Manner
I wouldn't recommend Patty Lee. Or if you do go to her, also go to another specialist for a second or third opinion. She's dismissive, condescending and the way she treats patients is atrocious. You can tell in her tone that she doesn't want to be questioned and seems to have this ego about her position - 'DOCTOR Lee' Don't call her Patty lol. She's not even good at being a Doctor though and from the previous reviews, looks like she misdiagnosed so many people. Go figure!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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Katie Tran – Feb 21, 2025
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Terrible bedside manner
As a physician myself I was shocked at Dr Lee’s bedside manner. I had seen the prior negative reviews but still went to see her because she had earlier availability than her colleagues. Never again. She was rude, dismissive, and arrogant.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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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Jan 17, 2025
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EXTREMELY RUDE AND UNPROFESSIONAL
I was referred to Dr. Lee by my Primary Care Physician and I was really excited to get down to the bottom of things. This woman needs to have her licenses revoked! She mis-diagnosed me and then said she wanted me to have a CT scan done a WHOLE month later after putting me on more steroids which I told her I had already been on steroids for the last 2 months and I didn't feel comfortable to continue taking it especially when it's not helping me! She proceeded ANYWAYS. My eyes and face was so swollen and she was very dismissive. I went to another ENT based out of 'Georgetown University Hospital' and he immediately saw there was a problem and ordered me an immediate CT Scan and a PET Scan. He performed amazing surgery just last week which took 6 hours and I'm blessed to have Dr. Spielman in my life and as my doctor. I recommend that NO ONE goes to Dr. Patty Lee. She is RUDE, DISMISSIVE and doesn't listen.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Chrissy J. – Sep 06, 2024
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Skilled professional
Newly diagnosed with melanoma, I was very fortunate to have had a surgeon with the skills and professional reputation of Dr. Lee. She performed challenging procedures brilliantly. What more do you want from a surgeon?
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
What could be improved
No results
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PC – Dec 28, 2023
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She saved my life !
From the day I meet Dr Lee to less than 2 months later I had a cancerous tumor removed from my throat. She caught it early because my symptoms were minimal. She was caring and compassionate and I trusted her I didn’t need chemo and after surgery went to radiation. My prospects are good She is one of my main guardian angels. I’ve had 4 cancers and I put my life in her hands for my 4th cancer. I trust her 109% and I feel that she cares.
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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Peter Goldberg – Nov 01, 2022
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Dangerous mis-diagnosis
I was referred to Dr. Lee by my internist for what was a suspected case of Eagle's Syndrome based on my symptoms (neck pain on rotation; and sporadic heart palpitations) an abnormal CT that showed calcified and elongated styloid ligaments. I had done my own research into this condition and had seen several CT scans that looked just like mine. It is a rare condition but very real. Dr. Lee looked at my CT scan and said point blank that I didn't have Eagle's Syndrome. She was abrupt , dismissive and upset that I done my own research. I called my internist in tears because I thought I was crazy. My internist called the radiologist who told her that my styloids were the longest he had EVER seen...EVER. I found a doctor a University of Pennsylvania who immediately diagnosed me and performed surgery a month later. I hate to say this about a female physician, but Dr. Lee's ego makes her dangerous. Find a different doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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CR – May 11, 2022
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My child is experiencing a sudden hearing loss. Dr. Lee's bedside manner is very rude - she acted as if she was bothered when answering my questions. She spent less than 10 mins with the recent consultation. Worst of all, she left out a significant neurological finding in our recent radiology report, and I discovered it only after carefully reading the report at home. It could potentially relate to the hearing problems, and she also should have brought it to my attention for a neurologist visit. I would never recommend her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Concerned parent – Oct 20, 2021
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I was diagnosed with oral cancer in late 2019 and was told I needed to go see an ENT. I went to see Dr. Patty Lee and could not have selected a better physcian. She was direct in her explanations which I appreciated, as i did not want anything to be sugar coated. I had extensive surgey in January 2020 to excise the tumor and spent 7 days in the hospital. I felt completely confident in her hands and 1 1/2 years later would not have wanted anyone else to have taken care of me. I still see her for my follow-ups and trust her judgment in all things dealing my care.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Joann – Jul 01, 2021
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Extremely rude. Misread a pathology report and told me I did not have cancer when in reality it said it was inconclusive - I ended up HAVING CANCER. Then proceeded to rush me out of her office after wildly prescribing an antibiotic.
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
8 others found this helpful
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Oct 20, 2020
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If you have sudden hearing loss, never visit Dr. Lee. She has no experience on how to treat it. Sudden hearing loss is treatable, without proper treatment on time, you may lose hearing permanently. When I visited him,she spent a few minutes with me and asked me to get a hearing aid, that is all.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Astors Wood – Aug 12, 2020
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Dr Lee was extremely helpful in my case. I had a challenging tumor with complicated choices for its care. Dr. Lee clearly explained my condition and all my choices, and helped me understand the benefits and risks of my treatment options.
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
  • Long wait times
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AK in reston, va – Aug 11, 2017
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Rude and dismissive. Bad experience. I mentioned my symptoms and previous diagnosis. She performed an examination and asked me if I had an infection. The purpose of the visit was to determine that. She told me nothing was wrong with me. That's great news. However, my symptoms worsened over the next day or so. A CVS minute clinic diagnosed a sinus infection. The underlying chronic condition still exists. I don't recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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Washington, DC – Jul 24, 2017
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Terrible bedside manner. If there was a way to rank lower I would. No compassion for serious illness. Arrogance and bad attitude prevented proper treatment. I sat waiting for 50 minutes for her after being placed in assessment room. She did not apologize for being late or explain reason for the delay. Instead she walked in with terrible attitude making the remaking appointment worse. I requested to NEVER to see her again. Would perfer to see nurse practitioner or office administrator.
What went well
  • Office environment
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
10 others found this helpful
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Latechia in Fairfax, VA – Jun 21, 2016
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Screwed up my 4 hour Cancer Surgery, Clear margins were not established, Cancer tissue was left and had to get another 9 hour surgery at Georgetown Uni. Nearly died from reckless treatment from Dr. Patty Lee!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Super User in Charlotte, NC – May 25, 2016
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Dr. Lee diagnosed my cancer, got me to the right specialists, and today I'm three years cancer free...
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
2 others found this helpful
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Jeff in Fairfax, VA – Dec 29, 2015
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Dr. Patty Lee, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Fairfax, VA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Washington University in 1992. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as...read more

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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  • Washington University

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Office3801 University Dr Ste 300 Fairfax, VA 22030
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(703) 573-7600
Office3801 University Dr Fairfax, VA 22030
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(703) 383-8130

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