Dr. James J. Lee, MD | Fullerton, CA | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

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Dr. James Lee is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist with 36 years of experience treating conditions affecting the ear, nose, and throat. He earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and completed his residency training at the United States Army Medical Center. Dr. Lee is fluent in Spanish and Korean, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Lee practices at locations in Fullerton, California, and maintains affiliations with Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center and Saint Jude Hospital. He specializes in treating hearing problems and hearing loss, helping patients restore their ability to communicate effectively. His expertise includes earwax removal procedures and advanced diagnostic techniques such as fiberoptic pharyngoscopy and flexible laryngoscopy to examine the throat and voice box. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
2.7

14 Ratings
36 years of experience
60 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Korean
United States Army Medical Center
5 written reviews
1 specialty
13 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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Not a great bedside manner. Some of the things he told me following my hearing exam were inaccurate. An ex military doc so go figure.

July 6th, 2016

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Do yourself a favor and find another doctor.

March 30th, 2012

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Tried to blame my insurance company for not approving a procedure wanted me to cancel at the last minute. All my pre-op was done and time set aside. turns out this Doctor wanted to unbundle ICD9 codes and double dip fees at my expense. I had to spend 3 hrs on the phone prior to the day of the surgery to get this contracted provider to do his job. I would have taken my business else where but had already taken enough time off already. Thus Doctor has a very large ego and really comes off with very little passion.

December 7th, 2011

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Yes, the wait time is long but my kids have seen Dr. Lee over the years for ear infections and he has addressed the issue, taken me seriously and corrected the problems. It just so happens my grandma sees him on occastion. I would highly recommend Dr. Lee.

July 28th, 2011

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I TOOK MY SON IN FOR A FRACTURED NOSE,THIS DR.SAID HE NEEDED SURGERY.OFFICE STAFF CALLED ME BACK A WEEK LATER TO TELL ME I HAVE TO GIVE THEM $2,000.00 UP FRONT BEFORE DR. WOULD DO SURGERY.I HAVE INSURANCE(PPO) I CALLED MY INS.CO THEY SAID NO WAY THEY SHOULD DO THAT AND GAVE ME A DIFFERENT DR TO SEE,THIS OTHER DR SAID HE DIDN'T EVEN NEED SURGERY AND FIXED HIM UP ON THE FIRST VISIT,HE ALSO STATED THAT DR.LEE SHOULD HAVE NEVER WAITED SO LONG WITH A FRACTURED NOSE,ALL THEY WANTED WAS MONEY AND WHEN I CALLED THE OFFICE BACK TO LET THEM KNOW THEY WHERE NOT ALLOWED TO CHARGE ME UP FRONT AND THE SURGERY WASN'T EVEN GOING TO COST THAT MUCH AFTER THE INSURANCE ALLOWABLE.THEY SAID I COULD ASK FOR THAT AMOUNT BACK LATER.WHO DOES THIS,NOT A GOOD DR..THEY JUST DIDN'T SEEM TO CARE AT ALL!!!

November 5th, 2009

Northern Orange County Ent Medical Corporation

1955 Sunny Crest Dr Ste 108Fullerton, CA 92835

Tel: (714) 441-0133

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Saint Jude Hospital

101 E Valencia Mesa DrFullerton, CA 92835

Tel: (714) 992-3000


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Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Plastic Surgery	Hand Surgery	Plastic Surgery
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
2.7 (14 Ratings)	3.8 (17 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
36 Years of Experience	44 Years of Experience		8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Korean	Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English	Speaks English
Fullerton , CA	Pasadena , CA	Harbor City , CA	Orange , CA
Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center	Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine		Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Medical Doctor, California, 2025, Expired

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United States Army Medical Center

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Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical CenterGraduated in 1990

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What languages does Dr. James Lee speak?: Dr. James Lee speaks Spanish and Korean.
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