Christopher Lee's Online Review Report Card

Admittedly I was afraid upon reading the 1 star reviews about Dr. Lee prior to making an appointment with his office for for my first colonoscopy. Understanding everyone--doctors included--have differing opinions on everything, I called Dr Lee's office to schedule the consultation. Front office staff/receptionist extremely nice...not once was anyone ever rude to me. Marissa (De Lee's RN @ the time of this writing) is very sweet personable. I've dealt with many doctors in my life so I'm used to dealing with the arrogance that sometimes comes with it...and yes, Dr Lee is straight forward, but that's my personality too, so we mesh well together from a patient/doctor perspective. Dr. Lee is very down to earth and accommodating which I appreciate. Based on my interactions with him, I can tell he likes to have fun and is funny,...again my personality too, but, we're in a business setting and that takes precedence as it should. I read somewhere that Dr Lee's care is "very expensive." LOL! Newport Beach/Hoag Hospital nothing cheap about those four words. I only wish everyone could have access to such great, world renowned healthcare. Thank you Dr. Lee and staff for the great and even greater care following up to calm my nerves. Much appreciated!

Fraud!Do not go to this doctor!He is fraud.He doesn't care about you.He doesn't want to know what is your concern.He needs just money.What a shame?

I do not recommend Dr. Lee. I went in for severe abdominal pain. He did not do a physical exam on me at all, as a matter of fact, he didn't even come near me. He said that my pain was due to past trauma, and that I would need a psychologist and a psychiatrist "in my back pocket" for the rest of my life. He said he would do an endoscopy procedure to look at what was going on, but very crudely showed me how/why the endoscopy procedure could be triggering based on my past trauma. He gave me nothing for pain, and to emphasize, did NO physical exam. I ended up in the ER a few days later where I got some medication that helped and a $5,500 bill afterwards. I am extremely shocked at the lack of professionalism of Dr. Lee. I wrote in a complaint and never heard anything so I am resorting to leaving this review. He seems extremely prejudiced, and as a gastroenterologist has no business commenting on other specialties (I work in healthcare). Would never return to see this doctor.

Very rude doctor, abusive and he doesn't listen to anyone...

Do not go to this doctor, he is so rude and unprofessional!He do not listen about your health condition and problem. In just 5 min he's done. That was a worst experience.

I turn 55 this month and due to extreme fear and anxiety, I've put off the very important health screening called....the colonoscopy. I take care of my health and other yearly screenings, but this one has scared me so much due to having to be put into a twilight sleep. Which is the BEST btw...lol... My husband has had a few colonoscopies and was referred to Dr. Christopher Lee. He scheduled an appointment and Dr. Lee told him this will be the best prep he's ever had. According to my husband, Dr. Lee was not lying. lol.... Fast forward, it was the best prep & colonoscopy my husband has ever had. My husband kept encouraging me to schedule my appointment. After a few months, I finally did. First, I had my virtual consult with Dr. Lee. He explained everything to me and went over my health history etc. Dr. Lee is Very nice and so funny! I immediately felt at ease and trusted him. My appointment was booked and via email I received the colo prep packet that is full of step by step information. Dr. Lee's prep is seriously NOT bad at all! I've heard horrible stories about how awful prep is and how awful colonoscopies are, which was another part of why I have avoided scheduling my appointment. The entire staff at Dr Lee's office is so nice and supportive. I called them A LOT with various questions during the week leading up to my appointment, during prep, & up until the morning of, when I noticed something, (I will not go into details..lol) I called the on call dr, who happened to be Dr. Lee, he called me back right away, and said what I was experiencing was okay and normal. When I arrived at the office, in full panic attack mode, the front desk staff, was nice and welcoming. The woman who took my paperwork and admitted me was so nice and comforting. I cried a bit due to fear...lol and she was so understanding and nice. Terri, the RN who prepped me for my procedure was INCREDIBLE and so nice. I always have to bring in a month's worth of Blood Pressure readings from home, because I get white coat syndrome at any Dr visit. (And now, I actually have high blood pressure) I gave her my readings and she attached them to my chart. We spoke about everything unrelated to my procedure and she answered all of my questions regarding my procedure and took great care of me under my panic. Thank You Terri! :) Olivia, came and got me and wheeled me into the room for the procedure. Panic and tears started and she couldn't have been nicer and comforting. Truly amazing as well. Thank You Olivia! :) Dr. Lee's assistant came in and introduced himself to me and then Dr. Lee came in and went over everything in my chart. Again, he was so nice and funny. Had I not been in such a panic, I would've laughed harder at his jokes. Olivia and Dr. Lee explained the drugs I was going to be given to feel good and relaxed and said procedure would be about a half hour or less. They asked if I was ready and I said yep! I felt my body get very relaxed and LITERALLY felt like I had just closed my eyes, when Dr Lee was showing me the pics on the monitor of my colon & 2 pre cancerous polyps that he removed and explained to me some more things that I don't remember, lol. He said he and a nurse would be calling me the next day after procedure to go over all of this again. I was given a juice which tasted SO GOOD afterwards. lol. The post procedure RN came to get me and wheeled me into recovery and gave me more juice. :). THANK YOU Dr. Lee and your team that took such good care of me and treated me with kindness and understanding from the very start to the very end. I'm so grateful my husband and I have you as our Dr. for all of our gastro needs. :). HIGHLY Recommend....GO GET YOUR Colonoscopy from Dr. Lee. ....You will be relieved you did....Early detection is key! :).

In all my 77 years, I have never met a ruder doctor....

That was terrible. He does ask, do not listen, in harry… could not identify problem, charged to much $766 per visit plus $70 in cash .

DO NOT GO TO THIS QUACK I THINK HE IS ON SOME KIND OF DRUG

DO NOT GO THERE PLEASE! Never seen a doctor like this in my life. Rushed, roughed, hustled, rudeness and so awful.