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Dr. Hwasun Lee, MD

Dr. Hwasun Lee, MD

Internal Medicine*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Hwasun Lee, MD is an internist in Elmhurst, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Yonsei University, College Of Medicine in 1970. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newyork-Presbyterian Queens and NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

8831 55th Ave Elmhurst, NY 11373
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Lee's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lee

2.4
14 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
21%
21%
4 star
14%
14%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
7%
7%
1 star
57%
57%

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Dr Lee is one of the best Doctors she was my doctor for almost 15 yrs wonderful lady I miss her I moved from NYC
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
Helpful
Harriett Mack – Jan 30, 2025
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Uncaring
She doesn’t care what you say and not giving a good advice. I came to ask for my mouth sore and didn’t even advice what I can do about it. She’s always like this, no sign of emotion or concern about your health issue. Just want to finish the appointment and say bye.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Edna – Jan 24, 2023
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Negative.Did not deal with my complaints of dizziness,ringing in my ears,balance issues and speechhesitation .Kept on referring to Cat scans I had 2-4 years ago.Not tuned in to patients complaints.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
Helpful
Nov 09, 2022
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Dr. Lee is incredibly rude and uncaring, even hostile. Her level of apathy and incompetence is shocking. She performs 2 minute perfunctory exams while dismissing health concerns and shutting down questions—angrily snapping if I dare advocate for myself or make a routine request. She neglects important diagnostic tests and follow-ups so serious illnesses go ignored or misdiagnosed as "psychological", nearly costing me my life. There is no worst doctor. Avoid Lee if you value your health and dignity.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Former Patient – Jan 01, 2021
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Not a very caring doctor. She rushes every visits as if we are just her money making product. Literally each visit takes less than 2 minutes. My dad was supposedly told by Dr. Lee that his right "heart" was smaller than his left. Well.. I am sad to say that the COVID-19 pandemic had exposed us otherwise that in fact IT IS not his heart, but his left lung. I don't know whether my dad had heard it incorrectly or Dr. Lee was sleepy and had misspoken, but that mistake had cost my dad's life. Thankfully, I will no longer be her PCP as I just cannot handle her negligence anymore. If you truly want to live long, please take another PCP.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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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Sarah O. – Jun 12, 2020
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I love Dr Lee and her staff. Very proficient and professional towards her patients. She spends time with her patients and addresses patient's needs holistically. I will highly recommend her to everyone.
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
Helpful
Victoria Addo in Fresh Meadows, NY – Nov 30, 2018
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My dad had a CT scan showing a mass in the liver suggesting chonlangiocarcinoma. Dr. Lee ignored the possible cancer stated on the report. He went back to he complaining of abdominal pain & she stated that the pain was psychological! We literally had to beg numerous times for an MRI referral which she should have done already. 2 months later, we are now at Memorial Sloan Kettering where he was diagnosed with stage 3 bile duct cancer. She ignored this for TWO months! Please do not go to her!
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
12 others found this helpful
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NSC in Astoria, NY – Dec 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Hwasun Lee, MD is an internist in Elmhurst, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Yonsei University, College Of Medicine in 1970. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newyork-Presbyterian...read more
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Booth Memorial Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Mt Sinai Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Yonsei University, College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1970
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  • English

  • Korean

Locations

Practice

Office8831 55th Ave Elmhurst, NY 11373
1
Office55 Water St Fl 12 New York, NY 10041
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St
    Flushing, NY 11355
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst

    7901 Broadway
    Elmhurst, NY 11373

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

    374 Stockholm St
    Brooklyn, NY 11237

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

    76%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    8% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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