Thomas J. Lee, MD

Thomas J. Lee, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Gastroenterology

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine - 1997
Internship:
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus) - 1998
Residency:
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center - 2001
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2004

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.8
4.8 

409 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

August 30, 2022

4.0

Clearly, he knows his stuff, and I felt safe with him. I do wish he slowed down a little bit with me when we talked - I felt very rushed.

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August 27, 2022

5.0

He listened

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August 26, 2022

5.0

First time Dr for me. Seemed very professional, spent a lot of time going over what was going to happen. Explained all the risks and spent time answering all my questions.

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August 26, 2022

5.0

pleasant & communicative - seems to be very competent - still doing colonoscopies 15 years after my first!

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August 25, 2022

5.0

very thorough and thoughtful, took time to explain and reassure me.

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August 20, 2022

5.0

Pleasant. Knowledgeable. Caring.

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August 20, 2022

5.0

No drama, efficient

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August 19, 2022

5.0

He was very nice. Although he left a voice mail with my husband regarding my procedure and my husband accidentally deleted it. I spoke with his office after I got home and left a message and his office NEVER returned my phone call.

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August 19, 2022

5.0

Personable and compassionate towards his patient. Explains clearly what the procedure entails.

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August 15, 2022

5.0

He provided useful instructions that helped dealing with my bowl obstructions.

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August 12, 2022

4.0

Thorough in person. But, very difficult to schedule.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

He was very informative about the procedure. Explained the negatives and positives of what might be found and how it could be resolved.

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Dr. Lee spent a good amount of time consulting and asking questions. He was great at explaining his initial thoughts thoroughly but in a way that could be easily understood by something me not medically trained. When we talked about the planned procedure he outlined the risks but couched them in terms of probability which was extremely helpful. I have never had a negative experience at Northwestern, but Dr. Lee was probably the best experience I’ve had to date.

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Good listener, clear explanations

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August 11, 2022

4.0

Lots of clear communication but it was very clear he was rushed so not personable

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Very professional.

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August 07, 2022

5.0

I felt very comfortable with Dr Lee

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August 07, 2022

5.0

He explained to you very well everything that he is going to do every fish and how he's going to tell you things and he talk to you from the beginning to the end

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August 07, 2022

5.0

Dr. Lee was focused on my care and seemed genuinely concerned. He recalled the details of my prior visit with him and inquired about my progress. He is efficient but unhurried and he communicates in a clear and responsive manner. He wanted to be sure I had asked everything I wanted to know before the procedure. He’s a very caring physician.

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August 05, 2022

5.0

He’s very good and direct. Love that

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August 05, 2022

5.0

He focused on me, if didn’t seem like a check the box, let’s get this appointment done. Great questions. Explained next steps clearly. Constantly asked if I had questions. Really impressed

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August 05, 2022

5.0

He took time before the procedure to talk to me in a way that felt personal, not like a bunch of information he was legally obliged to say. He gave me a sense of trust before going into the procedure

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July 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Thomas Lee was great. He explained the entire tests to me and told me what I was to expect after the procedures.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Very informative, nice, attentive, funny and professional

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July 25, 2022

5.0

He was extremely professional, polite, very clear and informative in his explanations. Smart young doctor! Very impressive!I'll give him an 12 out of 10 if he starts playing classical music during procedures instead of rock music. :-)

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July 24, 2022

4.0

He gave a sufficient explanation of proceedure in a reassuring manner

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, direct, engaged and focused on my concerns. Terrific communicator.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Professionalism

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July 14, 2022

4.0

I liked Dr Lee and I think he has a decent plan. I didn’t like however that I didn’t get examined for my issue. A PA looked last time but he couldn’t be bothered to look and said he would peak at a colonoscopy in the next 6 months yet it’s my problem.

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Lee has always been very knowledgeable, understands the problems and explains everything very well.

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July 02, 2022

5.0

He’s a highly competent physician.

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June 26, 2022

4.0

From a Dr perspective he seems very distinguished in his field

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June 24, 2022

5.0

He explained the steps of the procedure clearly and was very pleasant.

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June 23, 2022

1.0

His recommendation was to eliminate dairy which I tried before and it didn't work. Appointment was a waste of time and could have been handled as a video visit.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

Excellent GI specialist

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June 23, 2022

5.0

He was very knowledgeable he answered all my questions it made me feel comfortable

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June 21, 2022

5.0

nice doctor, informative, professional, successful

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Excellent bedside manner and he explained everything very well.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Lee discussed the process prior to the procedure inquiring if there were any questions.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Professional

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Thorough, direct, friendly

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Took his time to explain the procedure and all possible outcomes. Plays great music in his office! Very calming

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June 16, 2022

5.0

I have had a previous colonoscopy with Dr. Lee. He was also professional, kind and knowledgeable.

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June 14, 2022

4.0

Very personal and gave clear explanations about risks of procedure. Would have liked to have seen Dr lee after colonoscopy letting me know how the procedure went.

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June 13, 2022

5.0

He was clear, informative, and respectful

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Supportive

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June 13, 2022

5.0

I found Dr. Lee to be very professional and approachable.

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June 13, 2022

5.0

The doctor was very personable and explained things extremely well prior to the procedure.

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June 12, 2022

5.0

he was on time. He gave a very even-handed and thorough explanation of the procedures and risks. I felt I was in capable hands

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June 09, 2022

5.0

He was extremely professional and knowledgeable

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June 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Lee was wonderful, I would highly recommend!! He put me at ease, explained the process well, answered questions and I knew I was in safe hands. I appreciate his profession and caring demeanor.

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June 09, 2022

5.0

He explained things in easy to understand ways and made sure I was comfortable.

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June 08, 2022

3.0

Very abrupt in bedside manner. Seemed frustrated at answering the questions I had and making sure I knew what he was doing

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June 08, 2022

3.0

My wife said he was 'gruff' with her on the phone. No complaints about the procedure.

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June 08, 2022

5.0

He is kind, informative and skilled.

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June 07, 2022

5.0

He was so understanding and knowledgeable. Made me feel very comfortable and I have a good plan moving forward.

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June 07, 2022

5.0

He and staff are open to questions and discussion . They are very efficient and nice at the same time!

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June 06, 2022

5.0

'Just the facts' approach plus able to absorb an anecdote about my grandfather's $10 colon surgery/colostomy in 1951 at the Cleveland Clinic...well-humored.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Very professional and informative.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Personable, good info sharing and answered questions competently.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Great medside manners

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Best in class service!

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June 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Thomas J. Lee is the consummate professional. He explains complex matters clearly and in a compassionate manner. This is the third time in a 16-year period that I've asked Dr. Lee to perform a colonoscopy, and I've always been completely satisfied with the procedures.

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June 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Lee explained everything to me. Was very pleased with him. Very kind.

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June 05, 2022

5.0

Personable professional, very knowledgeable.

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June 04, 2022

4.0

he was pleasant and helpful

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June 02, 2022

5.0

Dr. Thomas Lee didn't do procedure. Dr..David shapiro did the procedure. No one told me why Dr. Was changed.

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June 01, 2022

5.0

Informative and pleasant!

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June 01, 2022

5.0

Used down to earth language. Didn’t find any cancer!

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. Lee was very professional, and explained the process in great detail, answering questions I did not even raise.

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Very kind, very professional.

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May 29, 2022

5.0

good explanation of the process (I have done this before), on time and not problems during the set up or recovery.

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May 25, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, thorough and straightforward with a generally friendly disposition

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May 25, 2022

5.0

He seemed very confident and reassuring. He explained everything very concisely to me.

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May 24, 2022

5.0

professional, knowledgeable & very skilled doctor

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Felt comfortable discussing my problem and he listened.

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Knowledge and took the time to explai procedure

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May 23, 2022

5.0

He was very thorough in his analyzing my colon and GI elination problem. The elimination problem was quickly resolved. Very professional with the patient Paid attention to concerns of the patient Answered questions raised to the patients satisfaction.

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Nice demeanor

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Dr lee takes of care me

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Informative and great manner

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May 22, 2022

5.0

He was thorough and clear in his explanation of the procedure. He was also kind and friendly which goes a long way.,

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May 22, 2022

3.0

information provided in this visit contradicted itself. same thing happened with previous vist.

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May 22, 2022

5.0

I have the upmost confidence in Dr Lee

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May 21, 2022

4.0

He was ok.

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May 20, 2022

5.0

He made it knowledgeable about the procedure

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Knows a lot and will answer all questions

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Thomas J Lee listen and we both decided on a solution

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Kind and patient.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Thomas J. Lee is very knowledgable in his field and very thorough explaining things in a way that customers can understand.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

He was super nice. Made me feel comfortable. Answered any questions. And did not make me feel rushed if I had questions.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

I am very pleased with the excellent patient care provided. The professionalism of Dr Lee and the nursing staff was awesome.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Very thorough in explaining procedure & possible outcomes.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

thorough, pleasant

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Lee was very thorough in providing information about the procedure, why it's done, and what to expect during and after the procedure. He has a very kind, personable bedside manner.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Approachable, personable, thoughtful - very clear in his descriptio of what would take place, open to questions, sincere and most professional.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Explained everything and made sure I had no questions before starting procedure. Very detailed and thorough.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable.

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March 29, 2022

1.0

Dr. Lee was detached and arrogant. Not my type of Dr. Fortunately I have choices.

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March 23, 2022

5.0

During first contact received very important information.

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Disclosures

Thomas J. Lee, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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