Dr. Russell Lee, MD

Critical Care MedicineMaleAge 67

Critical Care Medicine

Dr. Russell Lee, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Colorado Springs, CO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lee has extensive experience in Pulmonary Vascular Conditions, Obstructive Lung Disease, and Sleep Apnea. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine Science/The Chicago Medical School in 1982. He is affiliated with Penrose Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Russell Lee, MD

Colorado Springs Pulmonology Consultant

2222 N Nevada Ave Ste 4004 Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available

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(719) 471-7064
Telehealth services available

Accepting new patients

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  • Offers Telehealth
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  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
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No malpractice claims found for Colorado
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Lee's conditions and procedures:

  • Low Blood Oxygen Level
  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acidosis
  • Acute Bowel Infarction
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
  • Adrenal Gland Cancer
  • Alkalosis
  • Asthma
  • Asthma in Adults
  • Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
  • Biliary Atresia
  • Biliary Tract Cancer
  • Bird Flu
  • Breast Cancer
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Bronchiolitis
  • Bronchitis
  • Cholecystitis and Gallstones
  • Chronic Bronchitis
  • Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
  • Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
  • Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Cough
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
  • Emphysema
  • Empyema
  • Esophageal Diverticulum
  • Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Ileus
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Influenza (Flu)
  • Interstitial Lung Disease
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Ischemic Colitis
  • Liver Cancer
  • Lung Abscess
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Nodule
  • Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
  • Mycobacterial Lung Infection
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Partial Lung Collapse
  • Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
  • Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
  • Peripheral Arterial Dissection
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
  • Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Pneumonia
  • Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
  • Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Pulmonary Edema
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Pulmonary Insufficiency
  • Respiratory Failure
  • Rheumatoid Lung Disease
  • Rib Fracture
  • Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Secondary Malignancies
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Swine Flu
  • Systemic Sclerosis
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
  • Viral Infection
  • Wegener's Granulomatosis
  • Wheezing
  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
  • Respiratory Management
  • Smoking Cessation Counseling

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Dr. Lee's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lee

3.3

Based on 10 ratings

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Dr Lee communications with his patients . He wants their input. And he listens.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Edie in colorado springs, CO – Dec 19, 2017
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AWSOME Doctor. Great bedside manner. Good communicator. Cares for the patient as a whole person, not just his specialty area. Educates patients to understand and help themselves with their disease. I recommend him to all who need a pulmanoligist. Office staff kind and efficient.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Colorado Springs, Co. – Nov 09, 2017
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Dr. Lee "interpreted" my sleep test and "suggested" apparently oxygen for me during sleep. My oxygen level is never below 90 and I wondered about the necessity for an oxygen concentrator in my life. Nothing was said about sleep apnea or a C-pap. My doctor referred me to Dr. Lee for a follow-up consultation but he refused to see me. I was told I was not his patient, he prescribed nothing for me and pretty much had nothing to do with me. I was told to contact the sleep study lab and my own do
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Marsha in Colorado Springs, CO – Aug 20, 2017
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Biography

Dr. Russell Lee, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Colorado Springs, CO and has over 41 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated...Read more

Specialties

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Sleep Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Pulmonology

Education

1988
Rush Presby St Lukes Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
1986
Rush Presby St. Lukes Hospital -- Chief Medical Resident
Residency Hospital
1983
Rush University Medical Center
Internship Hospital
1982
Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine Science/The Chicago Medical School
Medical School
1977
University of Chicago
Undergraduate School

Awards

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What conditions does Dr. Russell Lee, MD treat?

Dr. Russell Lee, MD frequently treats the following conditions: Low Blood Oxygen Level, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), and Shortness of Breath. See more on Healthgrades.

What is Dr. Russell Lee, MD's office address?

Dr. Lee's office is located at 2222 N Nevada Ave Ste 4004, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Is Dr. Russell Lee, MD able to provide telehealth services?

Dr. Russell Lee, MD provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

Is Dr. Russell Lee, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Russell Lee, MD is affiliated with Penrose Hospital.

How much experience does Dr. Russell Lee, MD have?

Dr. Russell Lee, MD has over 40 years of healthcare experience.

Does Dr. Russell Lee, MD receive good ratings from patients?

There is a star rating of 3.3/5 for Dr. Russell Lee, MD. Patients say that the provider listened & answered questions well and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.

Locations

Colorado Springs Pulmonology Consultant

Colorado Springs Pulmonry Consultants2222 N Nevada Ave Ste 4004 Colorado Springs, CO 80907
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Affiliated Hospitals

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Penrose Hospital

Colorado Springs, CO

75% Patients that would definitely recommend, 5% higher than the national average

33 Awards Received

Award Highlight: America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2021)