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Stephen Lee, MD

4.8

144 ratings

Doctor of medicine (MD)

Pulmonary disease

(board certified)

Medical Group

Sharp Rees-Stealy

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Sharp Rees-Stealy San Diego

858-939-6570
Fax: 858-874-2395

2929 Health Center Drive
Floor 3
San Diego, CA 92123-2762

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  1. Sharp Rees-Stealy San Diego

    2929 Health Center Drive
    Floor 3
    San Diego, CA 92123-2762
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    858-939-6570
    Fax: 858-874-2395

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About Stephen Lee, MD

Age: 55
In practice since: 2006
Gender: Male
Languages: English

Education

University of California, San Diego: Fellowship
The George Washington University: Medical School
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center: Internship
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center: Residency

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Areas of focus

  • Critical care

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NPI

1760430995

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Insurance plans accepted

Stephen Lee, MD, accepts 35 health insurance plans.

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Ratings and reviews

4.8

144 ratings

Patient ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.9

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.8

Provider included you in decisions

4.9

Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others

4.8

Patient reviews

Verified Patient

December 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lee is a caring, empathetic, and highly professional physician. He listened attentively to my concerns and addressed them patiently.

Verified Patient

December 12, 2025

5.0

An excellent experience.

Verified Patient

November 5, 2025

4.6

Good doctor. Probably never be a good friend but that is not what I needed. I needed help and got it.

Verified Patient

October 22, 2025

5.0

Dr Lee is very patient and understanding. He listens and tries to meet me where I am at. I know he wants my very best and strives to get me there.

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