Dr. Joseph R. Lee, MD | Johnson City, TN | General Surgeon

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Dr. Joseph Lee is a surgery specialist with expertise in transplant surgery who brings 28 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and dedicates his career to complex surgical procedures that help patients with serious conditions. Dr. Lee is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve a diverse patient community.

Dr. Lee practices at Franklin Woods Community Hospital and Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee. He treats patients with liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, and cirrhosis. His surgical expertise includes procedures such as implanted access port placement, and he utilizes diagnostic tools like blood tests and creatinine clearance tests to monitor patient health. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.8 on Vitals.

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2.8

19 Ratings
28 years of experience
37 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
7 written reviews
2 specialties
3 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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Very arrogant. Would rather go to a veterinarian for surgery. . How he has a license is unbelievable.

August 1st, 2020

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Dr. Lee is the best surgeon out there. He saved my life when I had a severe liver hemorrhage and almost died. He is very kind and compassionate. Could not ask for a better surgeon or doctor. Extremely smart.

February 3rd, 2020

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Dr. Lee performed surgery to remove a small cancerous spot from my liver. It was ina difficult location to access but he was able to get at it and remove it without any problems. I found him to be passionate about his work and highly competent. He’s also very kind and warm.

June 5th, 2018

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Pandering and out of touch. Don't be fooled by his sense of entitlement. He cares nothing about people. You are only a footnote in his self absorbed attempt at " care".

October 2nd, 2017

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do not trust this man

May 5th, 2017

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This man is arrogant and lacks the ability to take responsibility for his mistakes. His diagnosis was inadequate and his surgical procedure was filled with mistakes. He left me with more problems than I had before ever meeting him. God have mercy on his soul.

July 27th, 2016

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He saved my life last summer when I had a rare liver hemorrage. He is extremely smart and has the best bed side manner. When he first saw me in ICU he knew just what to do to save my life.

February 24th, 2012

Franklin Woods Community Hospital

300 Med Tech PkwyJohnson City, TN 37604

Tel: (423) 302-1000

Johnson City Medical Center

400 N State Of Franklin RdJohnson City, TN 37604

Tel: (423) 431-6111


Dr. Joseph Robert Lee, MD	Dr. Ricardo Santiago Martin	Dr. Theron Turner Knight Jr, MD	Dr. Claude M Calcote, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery

2.8 (19 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
28 Years of Experience	64 Years of Experience	67 Years of Experience	65 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English
Johnson City , TN	Elizabethton , TN	Johnson City , TN	Bristol , TN
Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University	Med School: University Of Santo Tomas	Med School: University of Louisville	Med School: Emory University
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Liver Diseases
Organ Transplantation
Transplant Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple UniversityGraduated in 1998

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Where is Dr. Joseph Lee's office located?: Dr. Joseph Lee's office is located at 300 Med Tech Pkwy, Johnson City, TN, 37604.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Lee?: You can find contact information for Dr. Joseph Lee here on Vitals.
What languages does Dr. Joseph Lee speak?: Dr. Joseph Lee speaks Spanish and English.
Is Dr. Joseph Lee accepting new patients?: Dr. Joseph Lee has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Joseph Lee accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Joseph Lee has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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