Dr. Bernard Travis Lee, MD

TERRIBLE , JUST TERRIBLE !!!

Horrible experience. Do not go to this Doctor. First of all, no empathy, no rapport with a new patient. I had surgery done outside the country and had persistent pain after three months of surgery. I consulted with Dr. Lee, who gave me the most arrogant attitude. He was highly annoyed he was consulted about a surgery he had never performed. To questions about my pain, he said: "I do not know; I did not perform the surgery." He denied a patient appropriate counseling and medical services. He questioned me about an MRI, which he already had approved..... Arrogant and insensitive. Dr. Lee is the Chief of the Plastic Surgery Department at Beth Israel. But he can not relate to actual human patients. My visit with him was traumatic.

Dr. Lee from the start set us at ease, he has a sense of humor and bed side manner that make patients feel comfortable. In surgery he communicates with the family and his work is that of an artist. Some people might be put off by the bow tie in his picture, it looks a little over the top but my grandfather was a surgeon and also wore a bow tie, it's for hygiene. A regular tie can make contact with patient germs and pass them on to another patient. The fact that he has that level of detail should make potential patients feel at ease.

I saw Dr. Lee after the surgeon who placed my tissue Expanders retired abruptly. This left me truly in a horrible situation. Fortunately, I found Dr. Lee. From the first interaction on the phone with his administrator, I knew I was in the right place. He has been honest about the challenges of my reconstruction but, he's delivered incredible results. His NP is also truly outstanding and responsive. I highly recommend him for breast surgery and yes, I'm extremely picky.:)

After waiting just over 2 hours I headed for the door disgusted! The receptionist called me and said, don't leave your next! She had told me that a 1/2 hour ago, but the medical assistant came to the door and said that she would put me in a room. She did but he didn't come into the room for another 20 minutes. He said "sorry about the wait" over his shoulder. I was not getting the warm fuzzies from this guy! He took pictures of my problem areas and it was quite humiliating. His fellow gave me a kind nod and said softly that it would be ok. He acknowledged me! Dr. Lee could have cared less. He spent about 7 minutes in the room explaining the procedure and said that they would be in touch with me. I NEVER HEARD BACK FROM THEM. SO unprofessional!

I am very happy with my results. Dr. Lee is the best.

Dr. Lee takes the time to make sure all questions are answered. His bedside manner is the best!

Dr Lee, Is a very caring, compassionate doctor. He and Dr Michael Curtis helped me through a very difficult time in my life and gave me back so much of what breast cancer took away, He listens and genuinely wants his patients to be happy with the results. His staff and his assistant Maria are professional and caring. I will always be thankful to have found Dr Lee.

Dr. Lee I would say is the best surgeon around. He alway informs you, before they put under, what he will do why you are in surgery. Not only is he very intelligent but also has a great bedside manner.I would recommend Dr B Lee to anyone who is interested in reconstruction surgery.

Dr. Bernard Lee is the best plastic surgeon I have ever met. I was a very difficult case for a microsurgery breast reconstruction. He did a great job of figuring out what was the best way to treat me. He is very talented. He is caring and has great bed side manner. I would recommend him to anyone who needed a plastic surgeon.