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Dr. Chong Lee, MD

Dr. Chong Lee, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Chong Lee, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Cedar Rapids, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Howard Young Medical Center and Marshfield Medical Center Weston.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

701 10th St SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lee specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Lee's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lee

2.8

6 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
33%
33%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
17%
17%
2 Star
17%
17%
1 Star
33%
33%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 02, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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LJS – Jan 09, 2025
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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 people found this helpful
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J Meyer – Jan 18, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
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Bemijo in Brookfield, WI – Apr 14, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Chong Lee, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Cedar Rapids, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Howard Young Medical Center and Marshfield Medical Center Weston.
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • George Washington University

    Residency Hospital, 1993
  • University Buffalo

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993
  • George Washington University

    Internship Hospital, 1988
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids701 10th St SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
1

Practice

Office3501 Cranberry Blvd Schofield, WI 54476
2
Mercy Care Main Campus788 8th Ave SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
3

Practice

Marshfield Clinic Comfort and Recovery-Wausau2727 Plaza Dr Wausau, WI 54401
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Howard Young Medical Center

    240 Maple St
    Woodruff, WI 54568
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    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.

    93%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% 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
  • Marshfield Medical Center Weston

    3400 Ministry Pkwy
    Weston, WI 54476

    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

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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