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Richard Lee, MD

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Cardiothoracic Surgery

Education & Training

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Richard Lee, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon affiliated with Wellstar since 2018.

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About Richard Lee, MD

Dr. Lee trained in general cardiothoracic surgery at Washington University and in advanced cardiac therapy and heart transplant at the Cleveland Clinic. He has worked at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was the CT fellowship director. Dr. Lee was previously at Saint Louis University, where he was co-director of cardiology and cardiac surgery. He has published over 130 peer-reviewed articles and has served as chair of several committees for the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association.

Specialties

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

Education & Training

  • University of Illinois at Chicago

Degree

  • Doctor of Medicine

Residency

  • Rush University Medical Center
  • Medical College of Wisconsin

Fellowship

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium Program

Certifications

  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center

Languages spoken

  • English

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

4.3

Based on 31 patient ratings

I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Shared the right amount of information
Listened to me carefully
Earned my trust

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

4

Overall, my experiences with my cardiac team has been positive. However, I received various conflicting information from the team members which given the nature of my condition has caused my wife and I concern and stress.

August 24, 2025

5

Everything went well.

August 24, 2025

5

From the moment I walked in, until the moment I left, everyone was so kind and professional. I was in for a very serious consultation for Cardiac Surgery with Dr. Lee and his team. As scary as this is, the total expertise and care from this team made me feel important and cared for. Dr. Lee told me the dangers of this procedure, which he must. However, he also gave me strong hope and said that this operation would make me live longer and live better. I could ask for nothing more. With him, and his amazing team, Robin being my main POC, I am at peace and not afraid. I also know my Lord is with him and his team.

August 3, 2025

4

The wait was way too long. The appointment was at 2:45 but we weren't called back until after 4 pm. Did not leave the office until 5:30. We required assistance getting into the car, but by the time we were leaving,the office was empty. Thank goodness there were some staff who were still there to help.

August 3, 2025

4

Superb staff

July 20, 2025

5

The wait time was a little long. The doctor acknowledged it so I assume there was an issue beyond their control.

July 20, 2025

5

The staff was very friendly and they treated me like family

July 20, 2025

5

Dr. Lee and his team were great. Thank you.

July 23, 2025

3

I am Not sure Dr Lee really cared about what i had to say. I get he is the top cardio doc, but. I felt my problem was considered minor in his eyes. Ok, but just tell me that.

July 20, 2025

5

Very friendly and professional staff.

July 20, 2025

5

Everything went well.

August 24, 2025

5

From the moment I walked in, until the moment I left, everyone was so kind and professional. I was in for a very serious consultation for Cardiac Surgery with Dr. Lee and his team. As scary as this is, the total expertise and care from this team made me feel important and cared for. Dr. Lee told me the dangers of this procedure, which he must. However, he also gave me strong hope and said that this operation would make me live longer and live better. I could ask for nothing more. With him, and his amazing team, Robin being my main POC, I am at peace and not afraid. I also know my Lord is with him and his team.

August 3, 2025

5

The wait time was a little long. The doctor acknowledged it so I assume there was an issue beyond their control.

July 20, 2025

5

The staff was very friendly and they treated me like family

July 20, 2025

5

Dr. Lee and his team were great. Thank you.

July 23, 2025

5

Very friendly and professional staff.

July 20, 2025

4

Overall, my experiences with my cardiac team has been positive. However, I received various conflicting information from the team members which given the nature of my condition has caused my wife and I concern and stress.

August 24, 2025

4

The wait was way too long. The appointment was at 2:45 but we weren't called back until after 4 pm. Did not leave the office until 5:30. We required assistance getting into the car, but by the time we were leaving,the office was empty. Thank goodness there were some staff who were still there to help.

August 3, 2025

4

Superb staff

July 20, 2025

3

I am Not sure Dr Lee really cared about what i had to say. I get he is the top cardio doc, but. I felt my problem was considered minor in his eyes. Ok, but just tell me that.

July 20, 2025

3

I am Not sure Dr Lee really cared about what i had to say. I get he is the top cardio doc, but. I felt my problem was considered minor in his eyes. Ok, but just tell me that.

July 20, 2025

4

Overall, my experiences with my cardiac team has been positive. However, I received various conflicting information from the team members which given the nature of my condition has caused my wife and I concern and stress.

August 24, 2025

4

The wait was way too long. The appointment was at 2:45 but we weren't called back until after 4 pm. Did not leave the office until 5:30. We required assistance getting into the car, but by the time we were leaving,the office was empty. Thank goodness there were some staff who were still there to help.

August 3, 2025

4

Superb staff

July 20, 2025

5

Everything went well.

August 24, 2025

5

From the moment I walked in, until the moment I left, everyone was so kind and professional. I was in for a very serious consultation for Cardiac Surgery with Dr. Lee and his team. As scary as this is, the total expertise and care from this team made me feel important and cared for. Dr. Lee told me the dangers of this procedure, which he must. However, he also gave me strong hope and said that this operation would make me live longer and live better. I could ask for nothing more. With him, and his amazing team, Robin being my main POC, I am at peace and not afraid. I also know my Lord is with him and his team.

August 3, 2025

5

The wait time was a little long. The doctor acknowledged it so I assume there was an issue beyond their control.

July 20, 2025

5

The staff was very friendly and they treated me like family

July 20, 2025

5

Dr. Lee and his team were great. Thank you.

July 23, 2025

5

Very friendly and professional staff.

July 20, 2025

4

Overall, my experiences with my cardiac team has been positive. However, I received various conflicting information from the team members which given the nature of my condition has caused my wife and I concern and stress.

August 24, 2025

5

Everything went well.

August 24, 2025

5

From the moment I walked in, until the moment I left, everyone was so kind and professional. I was in for a very serious consultation for Cardiac Surgery with Dr. Lee and his team. As scary as this is, the total expertise and care from this team made me feel important and cared for. Dr. Lee told me the dangers of this procedure, which he must. However, he also gave me strong hope and said that this operation would make me live longer and live better. I could ask for nothing more. With him, and his amazing team, Robin being my main POC, I am at peace and not afraid. I also know my Lord is with him and his team.

August 3, 2025

4

The wait was way too long. The appointment was at 2:45 but we weren't called back until after 4 pm. Did not leave the office until 5:30. We required assistance getting into the car, but by the time we were leaving,the office was empty. Thank goodness there were some staff who were still there to help.

August 3, 2025

5

Dr. Lee and his team were great. Thank you.

July 23, 2025

4

Superb staff

July 20, 2025

3

I am Not sure Dr Lee really cared about what i had to say. I get he is the top cardio doc, but. I felt my problem was considered minor in his eyes. Ok, but just tell me that.

July 20, 2025

5

The staff was very friendly and they treated me like family

July 20, 2025

5

Very friendly and professional staff.

July 20, 2025

5

The wait time was a little long. The doctor acknowledged it so I assume there was an issue beyond their control.

July 20, 2025

5

The wait time was a little long. The doctor acknowledged it so I assume there was an issue beyond their control.

July 20, 2025

5

The staff was very friendly and they treated me like family

July 20, 2025

5

Very friendly and professional staff.

July 20, 2025

4

Superb staff

July 20, 2025

3

I am Not sure Dr Lee really cared about what i had to say. I get he is the top cardio doc, but. I felt my problem was considered minor in his eyes. Ok, but just tell me that.

July 20, 2025

5

Dr. Lee and his team were great. Thank you.

July 23, 2025

4

The wait was way too long. The appointment was at 2:45 but we weren't called back until after 4 pm. Did not leave the office until 5:30. We required assistance getting into the car, but by the time we were leaving,the office was empty. Thank goodness there were some staff who were still there to help.

August 3, 2025

5

From the moment I walked in, until the moment I left, everyone was so kind and professional. I was in for a very serious consultation for Cardiac Surgery with Dr. Lee and his team. As scary as this is, the total expertise and care from this team made me feel important and cared for. Dr. Lee told me the dangers of this procedure, which he must. However, he also gave me strong hope and said that this operation would make me live longer and live better. I could ask for nothing more. With him, and his amazing team, Robin being my main POC, I am at peace and not afraid. I also know my Lord is with him and his team.

August 3, 2025

5

Everything went well.

August 24, 2025

4

Overall, my experiences with my cardiac team has been positive. However, I received various conflicting information from the team members which given the nature of my condition has caused my wife and I concern and stress.

August 24, 2025

Richard Lee, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon affiliated with Wellstar since 2018
Rating
4.3
Specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
University of Illinois at Chicago
Residency
Rush University Medical Center
Medical College of Wisconsin
Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium Program
Certifications
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/richard-lee-md
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