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 56 Patient Ratings 25 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. 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Create an Account Contact Information Office: 877.225.5654 Locations National Jewish Health Main Campus 1400 Jackson St. Denver, CO 80206 National Jewish Health Highlands Ranch 8671 S Quebec St, Suite 120 Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 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 4.6 Friendliness 4.8 Provider explained things clearly 4.6 Spoke using clear language 4.7 Provider included you in decisions 4.6 Amount of time spent with you 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– 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. show more National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 He was very thoughtful and caring. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Outstanding and compassionate physician National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 *Dr. Lee is very knowledgeable. His intuition was spot on. Nice to have a dr. who stops to listen. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 Dr. Lee was fantastic. He listened to my situation and went above and beyond trying to help me. He showed genuine concern in fixing my problem. I am so grateful for his time, skill, and compassion. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 Dr. Lee Chiong was wonderful. This was probably my best experience at National Jewish so far. [Protected health information], my tests and treatment have been drawn out and a little slow to get answers. The doctor immediately put me at ease, telling me that the team was working to find the cause of my [condition]. He explained everything so clearly and answered all my questions. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 All very excellent. 7. Very pleased. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 Excellent. . . I really appreciated the explanations and the ease in which I could address therapy. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2021 Dr. Lee-Chiong is an excellent doctor that always makes me feel like my concerns are heard and addressed. I am grateful for the personal connection and concern he shows as a Physician. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2021 I felt I wasn't given options of what to do to help with with sleep more than medications. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2020 I had my first appointment with Dr T Lee Chiong in 2005 and he has seen me through many ups and downs in my life. I have the upmost confidence and respect in his care, knowledge and thoroughness. We consider each other as friends. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2020 the doctor was great, he listened, explained everything, informed the nurse to follow up with me to inform me when I can pick up sleep study medical equipment, [comment unrelated to the provider]. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2020 I have been seeing Dr. Lee for the past [PHI]. He is always friendly, informative and caring. I have complete confidence in Dr. Lee and look forward to seeing him in the future. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2020 *Dr. Lee was excellent. He did a very thorough job of explaining [diagnosis]. He has wonderful chair side manner. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 Excellent interaction with provider who explained very well the rationale for testing. Good educator.