Christine Lee, MD
Treatment & Services
- Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC)
- Cancer Screening
- Clinical Gastroenterology
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Strategies
- Diagnostic Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Dilation
- Foreign Body Removal
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Nasojejunal Tube Placement
- Polypectomy
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Celiac Disease (Celiac Sprue)
- Collagenous Colitis
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulosis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis
- Esophagitis
- Gastritis
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
- General Gastroenterological Disorders
- GI Bleeding
- Heartburn
- Heliocobactor Pylori
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Liver Disease
- Microscopic Colitis
- Proctitis - Care & Treatment
- Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth
- Swallowing Disorders
- Ulcerative Colitis
Insurance
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Appointed
2009
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Wilford Hall Medical Center
Gastroenterology
Lackland AFB,
TX USA
2005
Residency - U.S. Air Force Medical Center Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Internal Medicine
Wright -Patterson AFB,
OH USA
2002
Medical Education - Wright State University School of Medicine
Dayton,
OH USA
1999
Undergraduate - Wright State University
Dayton,
OH USA
1995
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Specialty Interests
General Gastroenterology, GERD, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, eosinophilic esophagitis, eosinophilic gastroenteritis, microscopic colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, Celiac sprue, peptic ulcer disease
Awards & Honors
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Board Certified in Gastroenterology
Research & Publications
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240 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
79 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 21, 2023
Dr. Lee was wonderful. Very informative, kind and compassionate.
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2023
Dr. Lee was amazing. So kind, knowledgeable, professional. She held my hand because I was so nervous.
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2023
Dr. Lee is excellent. She is an excellent physician and has excellent communication skills. Her leadership is evident in her interactions with her entire team.
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2023
The staff was amazing. Loved Dr Christine Lee
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2023
Dr. Lee showed great empathy during a stressful procedure and I am grateful for her compassion.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2023
Dr. Lee saw that this was a problem that has been going on for a number of years and took the time to find an early appointment for the needed procedure.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2023
She is an excellent doctor
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2023
Dr Lee was very patient, kind and respectful
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2023
I was extremely nervous and having an anxiety attack. Dr. Lee and everyone in the room were so unbelievably kind. Their compassion calmed me down instantly and made it as wonderful an experience as it could be in the circumstances. I cannot speak highly enough of Dr. Lee and her assistants that day. I will recommend Dr. Lee to everyone
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2023
If I could rate them higher than a 5 I would. Can't say enough about Dr. Lee and her staff
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2023
She was great
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2023
One of the best doctors visits she explained in detail so that I understand
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2023
Dr. Lee was pleasant, informative and kind. She made me feel at ease.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2023
Dr Lee and her staff were exceptional, and the procedure was performed perfectly
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2023
Dr. Lee was excellent with every aspect of my 1st appointment with her. We went thru all my test results. She showed me lots of pics from my colonosopy and explained everything so I could understand my current gastro problem. She showed me my CT scan with my gall stone & referred me to a surgeon to consult. This appointment was long but very thorough. Dr. Lee is very easy to talk to and she listens to what you have to say. I was very impressed and thankful I have her as my Gastroenterologist.
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2023
It was very obvious the staff who work for Dr. Lee hold her in high esteem just by comments they made while I was there for my appointment.
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2023
Dr. C. Lee was excellent! She was behind schedule but took the time to explain my condition thoroughly. I appreciate her expertise and concern.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2023
Dr. Lee was very nice and put me at ease.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2023
Dr. Lee was excellent. I highly recommend her.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2023
Dr. Christine Lee is wonderful (competent, thorough, kind). My wife and several friends will only have this procedure done by her.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2022
Doctor Lee was veryinformative courteous and kind
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2022
Dr.Lee is wonderful and I am so glad she is one of my doctors. I trust her with my health needs. Very caring patient focused and listens to what the patient is telling her. I wish she was my doctor for all my needs.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2022
Dr. Lee is the best!
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2022
Appointments are booked very far into the future. If you have a problem that needs immediate attention with ANY CC doctor, it is very difficult to get a timely appt.
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2022
Dr. Lee is a very compassionate individual that takes the time necessary to listen to my problems and address them.
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2022
Dr Lee is an excellent physician. I trust her she takes her time explaining, I am so glad I found her!
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2022
If "excellent" was an option, I would have answered with a higher rating. Having been through approximately six previous colonoscopies, vein surgery and triple bypass, I have a sense of care and this provider and her staff was excellent. I left the facility and told my driver that I couldn't have been happier with the attention, personal care and efficiency that I received.
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2022
Everyone made this procedure so easy. I love Dr. Lee, she was wonderful.
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2022
Great experience with Dr. Lee because she is so knowledgeable in what she does and is so nice when you are nervous.
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2022
Dr. Lee and her team are the best. I always request her for a colonoscopy . I have much trust in her.
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2022
I didn't not experience any negative because Dr. Lee was there for the procedure
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2022
Dr Lee & her staff were outstanding.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2022
Very pleased with my experience. Dr Lee and her team did a fantastic job!
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2022
Dr Lee was the primary care provider for my visit. She was excellent. Dr Lee is a very good teacher, clear explanations, very patient. She answered my questions as I asked them during her explanation of symptoms. I had prepared some questions before my visit, she willingly received and answered them with patience and clarity.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2022
Very professional and always makes me feel comfortable with talking with her and being in her care,she makes me feel like she genuinely cares
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2022
Dr Lee is fantastic. She listens, she does a thorough job in explaining, and is compasdionate.
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2022
Dr. Lee is a skilled endoscopist. She was very gentle during my colonoscopy. She respected my wishes for minimal sedation and I didn't need much.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2022
Dr. Lee is a very caring person. You NEVER feel like she is in a hurry. She takes time to explain everything. A very kind and compassionate doctor.
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2022
Dr Lee is empathetic. She explains, provides analogies to assist understanding and context for her recommendations. She actively seeks to confirm understanding.
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2022
Dr Lee was very personable and professional.
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2022
Thank you Dr. Lee for educating and making sure we understood everything. You were very helpful
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2022
Dr. Lee is an Excellent Physician, I wish I had scheduled my appointment earlier. Thank you for educating me on all the issues I asked about.
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2022
Dr. Lee is exceptional. She takes time to fully answer my questions and concerns.
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2022
Dr. Lee's approach was very caring and reassuring. I appreciated feeling safe with her care
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2022
Fabulous Dr Lee
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2022
She's a very good doctor she's very pleasant a good bedside manner I've never felt so at ease with the procedure that had to be performed on me and she was very informative to my family I Would give her name out to anyone who needs a gastrologist doctor Dr. Lee is thewould give her name out to anyone who needs a gastrologist doctor Dr. Lee is the best Dr. Cynthia Lee is the best if I can give her Thousand stars I would And her team was just as wonderful my anesthesiologist am anesthetist nurse was wonderful The ones who help me to wander very nice the nurses in the OR Was nice
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2022
Dr. Lee is an incredible doctor. She listens. She welcomes information from the patient and family to help ensure everyone is on the same page. She truly seems concerned about her patients.
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2022
Love Dr. Lee and her Staff!
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2022
Dr. Lee is an excellent Gastroenterologist! I'm so grateful to have her for my Doctor!
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2022
This was an excellent visit, Dr Lee is the best!
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2022
I have already recommended Dr. Lee
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2022
Dr Lee made me feel very at ease & assured I'd be in great hands with her staff. I knew I'd be given the best care possible. I was informed throughout the procedure what was transpiring & even received a phone call the next day from Dr Lee
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2022
Dr. Lee, put me at ease with the procedure. Took extremely great care and made me knowledgeable about my procedure.
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2022
Very impressed with the time she took with me and explained my problem
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2022
Dr. Lee made me feel comfortable and answered all my questions
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2022
Very highly recommend Dr. Lee
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2022
Dr. Lee was marvelous.
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2022
*Dr. Lee is the most concerned and caring doctor I have ever had.
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2022
Dr. Lee is fantastic! I have total confidence in her ability and knowledge.
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2022
This is my second colonoscopy with Dr. Lee and I am confident that she and her staff are doing exactly what I need to keep myself healthy, avoiding what others in my family have succumbed to. Being high risk is scary, and they are very supportive of my concerns.
Reviewed on May 17, 2022
Dr. Lee, never having met me before procedure, was kind and offered me plenty of time for questions or concerns, after thoroughly explaining the reason for the procedure and what kind of followup I might expect. She recognized my hands and feet were chilly and warmed them with her hands while requesting a blanket.
Reviewed on May 10, 2022
Dr. Lee was very helpful, kind and clear in explaining my findings from the colonoscopy.
Reviewed on May 10, 2022
I felt comfortable and reassured that Dr. Lee was very skilled and knowledgeable in her field. Her communication with me was very clear and patient.
Reviewed on May 9, 2022
Dr. Lee is excellent on all counts.
Reviewed on May 6, 2022
Dr. Kim was awesome.
Reviewed on May 6, 2022
Dr kim was awesome
Reviewed on May 6, 2022
Best doctor ever! Wonderful communication and education. Took her time and explained everything. Superb!
Reviewed on May 6, 2022
Using MyChart is a great resource Doctor Lee a wonderful physician
Reviewed on May 6, 2022
Love my doctor. She is a good listener and caring person
Reviewed on May 4, 2022
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Reviewed on May 3, 2022
Dr. Lee was outstanding! She's extremely professional, caring, knowledgeable, and thorough. Dr. Lee was highly recommended. I can see why and I will recommend everyone I know to go see her!
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2022
Dr. Lee is very professional & explaining her thoughts for my care. I greatly appreciate her!
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2022
Dr Lee took the time to answer ALL of my questions and explained my condition with simple drawings/diagrams so I understood everything very clearly. She also did same for tests that were to be scheduled and brought up past tests on the computer to further explain things She is so nice, thoughtful and thorough. She never rushes through the appointment.
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2022
Dr Lee was excellent, the entire staff was efficient and very professional
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2022
Dr. Lee spends a good amount of time assessing, advising, and is extremely thorough. An excellent clinician and very caring. Dr. Lee covers all bases and answers all questions. I feel lucky to have her.
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2022
I have recommended Dr. Lee to people.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2022
Professional prompt and very understanding Dr Lee!
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2022
The staff and most importantly Dr. Lee, we're very attentive, helpful answering questions and compassionate.
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2022
Dr. Lee is compassionate & caringher empathy and thoughtfulness, combined with her talent and work ethic, is exceptional.