Teofilo L. Lee-Chiong Jr, MD Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Teofilo L. Lee-Chiong Jr, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Lee-Chiong is in the Section of Sleep Medicine and Department of Medicine. Professor Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Section of Sleep Medicine 5280 Top Doctors 2022 (9 years) Previously a 5280 Top Doctor (9 years) America’s Top Doctors 2015 — Castle Connolly, Medical, Ltd. Recognized in America’s Top Doctors — Castle Connolly, Inc. Best Doctors in America® 2019-2020 — Best Doctors, Inc. Recognized in Best Doctors in America® — Best Doctors, Inc. America’s Top Doctors 2020 — Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. Email Profile Print Profile Patient Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars 50 Patient Ratings 28 Patient Comments Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (Adult) Section of Sleep Medicine Sleep Center Specialties & Conditions Sleep Disorders Research Areas Pulmonary Disease Research, Other Education Education 1985 University of the East, MD Residency 1999 - 2001 Yale, Internal Medicine Fellowship 2002 - 2005 Yale, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine 2007 Dartmouth, Sleep Medicine (Post-Fellowship) Awards & Recognition 2014 and 2015: Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc. 2013: America's Top Doctors, Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. Board Certification Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine Professional Memberships Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians Diplomate, American Academy of Sleep Medicine Publications Sleep Medicine: Essentials and Review (Oxford University Press, USA), Sleep: A Comprehensive Handbook (Wiley-Liss), Fundamentals of Sleep Technology (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins), Sleep Medicine (Hanley & Belfus), Sleep Medicine Essentials (Wiley Blackwell), and Focus on Sleep Medicine: A Self-Assessment (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins). Academic Affiliations Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver Conflicts of Interest National Jewish Health physicians and scientists may collaborate with pharmaceutical or other industries to develop medical and scientific breakthroughs or to provide education on trends in quality medical practice and outcomes to physicians and health professionals around the country. National Jewish Health maintains a strict conflict of interest policy to ensure that all potential conflicts are clearly visible and that management plans are put in place in order to further innovation and education while ensuring the protection of our patients and the integrity of our research. National Jewish Health publicly discloses any payment to our physicians or scientists. View this faculty member’s industry relationships and collaborations. Ask a Question through MyChart Sign in to your MyChart account to communicate with your care team, manage appointments, and more. Create an Account Contact Information Office: 877.225.5654 Patient Ratings The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. This survey is about the patient care experience and does not address crucial characteristics like medical decision-making, prescribing the best therapy, and patient outcomes. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey. Provider showed concern 4.7 Friendliness 4.8 Spoke using clear language 4.7 Provider explained things clearly 4.6 Amount of time spent with you 4.8 Provider included you in decisions 4.7 Confidence in your doctor 4.7 Likelihood of recommending this provider 4.6 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. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 Dr Lee is so concerned about my understanding of all changes. He carefully explains all changes and assessed my own understanding. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2022 Dr Lee was extremely concerned with my well being, knowledgeable, communicative, and I really enjoyed talking with him about my situation. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2022 This was one of the best experiences I've had when talking with a doctor. He was thorough and spent the time to explain my condition. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2022 Dr. Lee was knowledgable, friendly, caring and thorough!! National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2022 The doctor was kind, patient, and listened thoughtfully! National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 Excellent interaction. #4. Pending. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 Nothing was done about my medical problems from this doctor this year. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 Dr Lee went above and beyond to help patient understand his asthma, sleep apnea needs and concerns. He explained things patient had never heard before and understood his need for the Cpap National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 Gave info and then asked me yo make decisions on plan, while being open and willing to give feedback and suggestions. Willing to discuss rather than just decide fir ms what the best plan was for my situation. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2022 *Dr. Lee-Chiong is among the best care providers ever experienced. Fantastic bedside manner! 4. - Superb! National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 I will always refer people to *Dr. Chiong! show more National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Dr. Lee always go above and beyond with his care and concern. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 Dr. Lee's "bed side manner" I would rate up there as one of the BEST of any doctor I have seen in my 73 years I've been alive!!! He took his time and never seemed rushed in order to get to his next patient, and this was greatly appreciated. I truly look forward to seeing Dr. Lee in the future!!!! National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 Communications with nurses and doctor's assistants have been excellent. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 Care provider - (MD) very knowledgeable & very good at explanations. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2021 Dr Lee made me and my wife feel comfortable and relaxed. There was no sense of being rushed and moved along. Dr Lee was thorough, took the time explain medical diagnoses and procedures, and to answer our questions. We appreciated his candor, humor, and bedside manner. Thank you. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2021 Wonderful, friendly, inclusive experience once doc arrived National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2021 The visit was good, but the follow up has been lacking, despite my phone calls/voicemails and portal messages. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 This is the first time someone have tried to explain the [therapy] and how to tweak the settings to fix the problem. Now I sleep better! National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Ver impressed with Dr Lee. Would recommend him to friends . National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 He did not read my history or notes and provided superficial responses to my questions. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Doctor was very friendly, thoroughly explained what was going on with me and gave me detailed information, really appreciate it! National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 The care provider was incredibly helpful in making sure any questions I had were answered. He was very courteous and recommended suggestions that met my needs and I was comfortable with. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 He is a very excellent professional! National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 *Dr. Lee took great time, care and effort to explain all that needed explanation. I understood clearly my condition and prognosis. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 DR. LEE IS OUTSTANDING he is kind, caring, thoughtful and patient. He took the time to answer my questions and concerns. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 He was very thoughtful and caring. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Outstanding and compassionate physician