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Dr. Sang Lee, MD

Dr. Sang Lee, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Sang Lee, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in San Jose, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago in 1995. He is affiliated with Regional Medical Center of San Jose. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Cardiothoracic Surgery Consultants, Inc.

175 N Jackson Ave Ste 201 San Jose, CA 95116

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(408) 920-0177

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Lee specializes in the areas of General Surgery & Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Lee's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lee

4.3
25 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
80%
80%
4 star
0%
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3 star
4%
4%
2 star
0%
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1 star
16%
16%

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Dr. Lee performed ecmo on my very ill father and saved him.
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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Jennifer – Jun 03, 2022
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Thank you for saving my daddy's life.Dr Lee and PA Dr Hsu are kind and talented surgeons.His quick and kind actions saved my daddy's life.He performed a open heart coronary bypass for my daddy.May God reward him for his kindness.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Teresa Nguyen in San Jose, CA – May 09, 2019
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Dr lee did an emergency open heart surgeey in 2008 at washington hospital.he save my life and at that time i was almost gone.he took over from a cardiologist that did my angioplasty while i was bleeding in cath lab.i owe him my life because if not for his great experience and expertise i could have not spend more time with my grandchildren.i am forever grateful to you dr. Lee.
What went well
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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TERESA BAQUIRAN in Fremont, CA – Apr 19, 2019
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Dr. Lee took very good care of me when He performed mitral valve replacement, MAZE procedure. And left atrium appendage clipping. The operation was very complicated and could’ve been worse but dr. Lee skillfully and patiently repaired me despite complications. I am grateful to have had dr. Lee took care of me during my operation and care in ICU. He Saved my life.
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
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Myrna Grace S. Hilo in Santa Clara – Mar 11, 2019
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Dr. Lee saved my life with CABG
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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San jose – Nov 29, 2018
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Thank you Tanya & Dr. Lee for changing my life!! I have dealt and suffered mentally and physically with chronic hyperhidrosis 26 years of my life. I got rejected by so many requests from my insurance just to get ETS surgery. Tanya took went above & beyond out of her way to make sure that I got the surgery that I needed. Dr. Lee was very professional and the surgery was a success. I no longer have sweaty hands or feet!! I can finally face the world without shaking anyone’s hand in shame! Thank u!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Hang in San Jose, CA – Jul 09, 2018
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There are not enough word to describe how thankful I am to Dr. Sang Lee. After being rejected from multiple hospitals, I was losing hope until I met Dr. Lee and his team. I am now alive and well and appreciating every day thanks to Dr. Sang Lee.
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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Apr 07, 2018
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Dr. Lee is very good. He saved my life
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
5 others found this helpful
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San Ramon, CA – Jul 07, 2017
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Dr Lee is good. However you seldom get to see or talk to him directly. Everything is through his front office and the lady named Tanya is very rude to her patients. Unfortunately dr. Lee doesn't listen to his patients' concern and does not understand that patients are sensitive as is. He seems to give his office staff too much power to mistreat his patients. He rather turns his patient away than finding out their concern. Very sad.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Mar 24, 2017
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biography

Dr. Sang Lee, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in San Jose, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago in 1995. He is affiliated with Regional Medical Center of San Jose. He is accepting new patients.

  • Thoracic Surgery

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  • University Of San Diego

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of San Diego

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of San Diego

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of Chicago

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Cardiothoracic Surgery Consultants, Inc.

Cardiothoracic Surgery Consultants, Inc.175 N Jackson Ave Ste 201 San Jose, CA 95116
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Regional Medical Center of San Jose

    225 N Jackson Ave
    San Jose, CA 95116
    Recipient of 36
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    8% higher than the national average

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