Teofilo L. Lee-Chiong Jr, MD

Teofilo L. Lee-Chiong Jr
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
Previously a 5280 Top Doctor (9 years)
Best Doctors in America® 2019-2020 — Best Doctors, Inc.
America’s Top Doctors 2020 — Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
Research AreasResearch Areas
  • Pulmonary Disease Research, Other

Education

Education
University of the East, MD
Residency
Yale, Internal Medicine
Fellowship
Yale, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
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

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Contact Information

  • Office: 877.225.5654

Patient Ratings

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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

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National Jewish Health PatientFebruary, 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 PatientDecember, 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 PatientDecember, 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 PatientOctober, 2022
Dr. Lee was knowledgable, friendly, caring and thorough!!

National Jewish Health PatientOctober, 2022
The doctor was kind, patient, and listened thoughtfully!

National Jewish Health PatientSeptember, 2022
Excellent interaction. #4. Pending.

National Jewish Health PatientSeptember, 2022
Nothing was done about my medical problems from this doctor this year.

National Jewish Health PatientSeptember, 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 PatientJuly, 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 PatientApril, 2022
*Dr. Lee-Chiong is among the best care providers ever experienced. Fantastic bedside manner! 4. - Superb!

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