Theresa M. Lee, MD, FACS

Integrated Oncology Program, Surgery

4.9
267 Ratings
Years in Practice: 22 years
Practices In: Lisle, Naperville
Patients Seen: All Ages

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Board Certifications
Surgery
Languages
English, Korean, Spanish
Awards & Accolades
William Allen, M.D.'s Humanitarian Award 2000
Clinical Interests

Pri­mar­i­ly endocrine dis­ease and surgery (Thy­roid, Parathy­roid, Adren­al), Breast surgery, Gen­er­al surgery

Memberships
American Medical Women's Association Association of Women Surgeons American College of Surgeons
Edward Hospital
801 S. Washington St. Naperville, Illinois 60540 630-527-3000 Get Directions
School
Ohio University of Toledo Medical College Graduation Date: 1997 Degree: MD
Residency
University of Illinois Metropolitan Group Hospital Resident in General Surgery
Fellowships
University of Miami Jackson Medical Center General Surgery
Provider’s Research
Research Assistant in Hematology/Oncology Department Research Assistant, Clinical Endocrinology, Medica

Procedures

General Surgery

Conditions

Thyroid Disease and Cancer

Ratings


Ratings Category

The Patient Satisfaction Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.9

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9
264 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.9
263 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.9
265 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.9
251 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.9
266 Ratings

Comments


Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
"Explained everything that was going to be done and made me feel calm. Dr. Is very friendly and knowledgeabl"
5
Jun. 25, 2024
"Dr. Lee is a terrific doctor."
5
Jun. 25, 2024
"I found the staff friendly and concerned about me. Dr. Lee is very personable and easy to talk to and discuss things with. It appeared to me this office is very busy. Dealing w/cancer victims is emotional and Dr. Lee's manner Is very competent and kind."
5
Jun. 19, 2024
"I felt very comfortable with Dr.Lee. She was very friendly and was supportive of my concerns. She was reassuring and I was at ease knowing my problem was not serious."
5
Jun. 18, 2024
"Dr Lee is one of the best doctors I have seen. She is very compassionate and is genuinely concerned for her patients."
5
Jun. 18, 2024
"Dr. Lee is caring and competent."
5
Jun. 11, 2024
"Doctor Lee is utterly amazing! Incredibly professional, knowledgeable & compassionate."
5
Jun. 10, 2024
"Dr. Lee is wonderful. Don't know what else to say."
5
Jul. 30, 2024
"Dr. Lee allows time to feel sure you can ask questions and that you understand her response."
5
Jul. 18, 2024
"Dr. Theresa Lee always listens to my needs."
5
Jul. 16, 2024
"Very professional, caring, and knowledgeable."
5
Jul. 9, 2024
"Good"
5
Sep. 29, 2024
"Very helpful and answered all my questions."
5
Sep. 12, 2024
"Excellent!"
5
Aug. 27, 2024
"She always answers my questions and makes me confident in her ability"
5
Aug. 27, 2024
"Dr Lee is amazing . She always makes sure that I have no further questions ."
5
Aug. 27, 2024
"Dr Lee is terrific"
5
Aug. 15, 2024
"Very satisfied"
5
Aug. 11, 2024
"Very impressed w/Dr. Lee."
5
Aug. 6, 2024
"Dr Lee is outstanding - so caring, friendly and knowledgeable."
5
Oct. 27, 2024
"Love Dr.Theresa Lee!"
5
Oct. 25, 2024
"Dr Lee was excellent about showing me scans and giving me information and explanations. She was very calm and caring and made my biopsy low-stress. She communicates very well and her demeanor made me relax. Highly recommend her care."
5
Oct. 14, 2024
"Excellent doctor"
5
Oct. 13, 2024
"Dr. Lee is compassionate and her questions show concern for me"
5
Oct. 9, 2024
"Dr Lee is a very compassionate woman. Spent plenty of time addressing all of my concerns, I had her as a surgeon 14 years prior, and asked her specifically for my new procedure"
5
Oct. 8, 2024
"Dr. Lee is easy to talk to. She listened to my concerns and answered all my questions."
5
Oct. 6, 2024
"Dr Lee was extremely empathetic and listened to my concerns. She took time to explain my options. She has an outstanding "bedside manner""
5
Oct. 6, 2024
"Dr Lee was excellent"
5
Oct. 2, 2024
"Dr Lee is always a pleasure to see. I feel very comfortable with her concerns and recommendations."
5
Nov. 22, 2024
"Dr. Lee was friendly, efficient and did a great job communicating"
5
Nov. 22, 2024
"Physician, nurse and office personnel were exceptional."
5
Nov. 22, 2024
"Dr Lee was very pleasant and informative"
5
Nov. 20, 2024
"My husband and I left feeling so much better than when we got there"
5
Nov. 15, 2024
"I appreciated the kindness and skilled care I received from Dr. Lee. She greets everyone with a smile and cheerful word."
5
Nov. 15, 2024
"Dr. Lee is the best!! Her patient skills are off the charts! She is very personable, an excellent communicator and an overall great doctor."
5
Nov. 15, 2024
"I feel confident, trustworthy and understand my health with Dr. Lee."
5
Nov. 14, 2024
"Dr. Lee was warm, friendly, very professional and gave me and my daughter confidence I will receive excellent care from her"
5
Nov. 14, 2024
"Very pleasant, calming"
5
Nov. 13, 2024
"Dr Lee is absolutely wonderful. She is extremely skilled, knowledgeable etc. I feel so blessed to have had her as my surgeon."
5
Nov. 8, 2024
"Dr Lee was very attentive to my questions."
5
Nov. 8, 2024
"Excellent Physician"
5
Nov. 6, 2024
"Excellent experience"
5
Nov. 1, 2024
"Felt Dr is very knowledgeable and thorough and I trust her."
5
Jan. 24, 2025
"Dr Lee put me completely at ease"
5
Jan. 22, 2025
"Love how Dr. Lee explains things."
5
Jan. 17, 2025
"Very personable! Fantastic job"
5
Jan. 10, 2025
"Dr T Lee was very accommodating, congenial, unhurried & very professional."
5
Jan. 8, 2025
"Dr. Lee is the best! She is knowledgeable, excellent at surgery and how it looks afterward. A wonderful person with a fabulous staff. I can't say enough good things about her and her team. Highly recommended! And I am very appreciative. I wish I had called her sooner!"
5
Jan. 8, 2025
"I have always had an exceptional experience with Duly. Keep up the good work."
5
Dec. 25, 2024
"Dr. Lee was very thorough and pleasant. Felt very comfortable with her. Feel confident in her doing the surgery."
5
Dec. 11, 2024
"Dr was always covering the best way to do things"
5
Feb. 28, 2025
"Dr Lee was very thorough in her explanations about my condition and in her answers to my questions. She was very patient and really listened to my concerns and questions and was not condescending or dismissive. I am very happy with her care and would recommend her to anyone."
5
Feb. 23, 2025
"Dr Lee is very personable and competent"
5
Feb. 23, 2025
"She took the time to explain in depth all of my concerns. She is highly logical which I like and at the same time she talked with me like a person. She has great bedside manner & catches minor details. And she is advocating for my health. Thank you for your input!"
5
Feb. 21, 2025
"Dr Lee is an outstanding doctor. She listens to her patients concerns, is extremely knowledgeable and kind."
4.6
Feb. 21, 2025
"Doctor Lee and her nurse were very kind and professional throughout my wife's first meeting. We could not have asked for a better doctor during this difficult time. Sharon has great confidence In Doctor Lee and her surgical skills."
5
Feb. 14, 2025
"Dr Lee is amazing! Very helpful and listened attentively to all my concerns!!"
5
Feb. 12, 2025
"Dr Lee listens, explains and educates well. She is logical and understanding."
5
Feb. 12, 2025
"Dr Theresa Lee was excellent to work with."
5
Feb. 7, 2025
"Dr Lee is engaging, professional and puts me at ease"
5
Feb. 6, 2025
"Dr. Lee has excellent bedside manner. She was wonderful in explaining my issue and treatments, and really seemed to care about me as a person."
5
Mar. 14, 2025
"Dr. Lee communicated her findings, thoughts and treatment indicators clearly and included me in the decisions."
5
Mar. 14, 2025
"Dr. Lee was very caring and compassionate. Dr. Lee was thorough, explained details and addressed my questions/concerns. She is an excellent doctor and surgeon, and I feel blessed to be under her care!"
5
Mar. 14, 2025
"Good experience"
5
Mar. 11, 2025
"Dr. Lee is always caring and helpful with any concerns I have."
5
Mar. 10, 2025
"She is a very nice person who addresses my concerns well and is comforting."
4.8
Mar. 9, 2025
"Dr Lee was very attune to my concerns and nervousness. She explained the procedure she was recommending and gently performed the biopsy."
5
Mar. 7, 2025
"Excellent and caring physician"
5
Mar. 7, 2025
"Dr. Lee is excellent, every time."
5
Mar. 2, 2025
"Great service."
5
Mar. 1, 2025
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