Compassion and bedside manner · Patient experiences
38 five-star reviews for Dr. David Lee discuss compassion and bedside manner. Patients describe Dr. Lee as caring, kind and thorough. Their stories also speak to compassionate care and clear explanations. The way you feel during a visit matters, too. Read the moments of kindness patients chose to share.
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A person behind your care
Dr. David Lee is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle care, with expertise ranging from sports injuries and fractures to bunion correction, flatfoot reconstruction, and total ankle replacement. He’s known for combining modern, minimally invasive techniques with a thoughtful, individualized approach to care.
Patients consistently describe Dr. Lee as kind, thorough, and honest. He’s praised for taking the time to explain each diagnosis in plain language, walking patients through all available options, and only recommending surgery when it’s truly necessary. His bedside manner is frequently called exceptional—and many credit him with not only excellent outcomes, but also peace of mind.
Whether you’re facing a complex condition or just trying to get back on your feet pain-free, Dr. Lee brings both surgical skill and patient-first care to every visit.
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Feeling heard and comfortable matters when you are choosing care. Here, our patients describe kindness, respect and bedside manner in their own words.
In their own words
These are individual experiences. A topic mention does not establish who performed a procedure, medical suitability or a typical result.
This collection shows written reviews rated 4 or 5 stars that mention compassion and bedside manner. You can read every rating and written review on the full clinician profile.
38 written reviews
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Dr. Lee was excellent and took time during his lunch to speak with via phone since I was out of town. He asked a lot of pertinent questions to try to determine what my actual issue was. He was extremely kind and caring. Would highly recommend speaking with Dr. David Lee.
David Lee, MD
Office staff were pleasant and welcoming. The wait was short; I was taken care of quickly and efficiently. Dr. Lee is easy to talk with; he listens and responds with empathy. His recommendations are on point. I do recommend completing the intake forms prior to the appointment and early arrival to find a suitable parking spot.
David Lee, MD
Dr. Lee is a caring and knowledgeable doctor who too the time to answer all of my questions.
David Lee, MD
The office was very thorough, gathering a lot of information prior to my visit. Dr. Lee was kind, patient, spending a lot of time with me and answering my questions. It was a very positive experience.
David Lee, MD
The facility was modern and clean. The staff was very professional. Dr Lee was thorough in his explanation and he has very good bedside manner. I will be returning if I need orthopedic care.
David Lee, MD
Great visit. Caring staff and grateful to the professional Doctors who helped me out.
David Lee, MD
Very nice clinic, all staff was kind and friendly :)
David Lee, MD
Dr. Lee was very knowledgeable and caring. He wanted to make sure that surgery was the last option, explaining the detailed recovery time and issues. He listened and he suggested alternate approaches to try to stave off surgery.
David Lee, MD
Dr. Lee is very kind, very helpful, and understanding.
David Lee, MD
Dr Lee is phenomenal with his great bedside manner and caring attitude. I never feel rushed with him and he gives the necessary time for his patients to explain the timeline of recovery and answer any questions. My only discouragement is the office system in regards to providing important paperwork (WC and EDD) to their patients. I am constant having to chase imperative paperwork days after a visit to ensure my benefits stay in tact. This is not the industry standard and will need to be improved.
David Lee, MD
Dr. Lee is very expert and caring. I will definitely see him for any foot issues going forward.
David Lee, MD
Dr. Lee and his staff were excellent. It was easy to make an appointment with Dr. Lee. I received an appointment reminder by text and on the day of my visit I did not have to wait long at all to be taken back for my foot X-rays. Dr. Lee is very kind, attentive and professional. I have already recommended him to a few friends.
David Lee, MD
Dr Lee is a very excellent surgeon and caring doctor.
David Lee, MD
Very caring and ensured all my questions were addressed
David Lee, MD
Dr. Lee has been my physician for over ten years. He is very compassionate, caring, and thorough. The quality of care he provides to his patients is truly exceptional and I highly recommend him. My experience with him has been remarkable and I could not be happier with the services he provides!
David Lee, MD
I've been under Dr Lee's care for a number of years now and he performed surgery on my left foot in 2017, and gave me cortisone shots for Arthritis in the joints of my right foot. He's a very thorough doctor with a very pleasant, caring manner.
David Lee, MD
Dr. David Lee, Orthopaedic Surgeon is an expert in his field and also a really kind doctor! He has a gentle and thorough way of explaining what is going on with your foot. And he is thoughtful and has great advice. Even though he is a surgeon, he offers other medical suggestions to help with foot pain or other foot issues before he recommends surgery. I have been his patient for many years regarding my foot issues that are hereditary. I recently chose to have surgery and it has been three months and I am doing great. The staff is superb and always treats you with great respect and kindness. I highly recommend Dr. David Lee to be your foot specialist!
David Lee, MD
Dr Lee is an excellent and caring doctor, will take time with you to make sure you fully understand what is going on and how he can help. He has done two surgeries on my right Ankle and made sure it was the best outcome I could have.
David Lee, MD
Very nice and professional staff. Great doctor with great bedside manner. Always able to get in for an injection whenever I need.
David Lee, MD
Dr. Lee patiently described my injury and what type of surgery I needed , then at the time of my surgery Dr’s Lee Team explained what material and hardware was needed and what bones were going to be fix. Thank you for the attention and support I want to recognize Debbie the nurse who helped me and explained every step during my medical procedure. She is amazing and kind!!
David Lee, MD
Dr. Lee was thorough and kind, and seemed to clearly understand what would solve the problem.
David Lee, MD
Dr Lee is both professional and caring. I would have given 5 stars but waiting over an hour (twice) in a cold room was very uncomfortable for me. I would definitely go back to Dr Lee if I have any feet issues in the future.
David Lee, MD
Dr. Lee is Very professional, all my needs both post and pre-surgery, were thought of and taken care of. The surgery center was a great experience with caring nurse, anesthesia and post-op care.
David Lee, MD
Dr Lee was efficient, helpful, and professional. He answered all my questions with care and compassion- unlike some other specialists I’ve seen about the same health concerns. His office was clean and fast: probably due to having assistance who do the intake for him.
David Lee, MD
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When you are worried about pain or a possible operation, the way a physician explains care matters. Patient reviews can offer a useful view of those conversations. Look for specific actions, the context of the visit, and the questions those accounts help you bring to your own consultation.
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