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Dr. Richard Lee MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

3/5(14)
709 North St Smithfield NC, 27577
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3/5

About

Dr. Richard Lee is a gastroenterologist practicing in Smithfield, NC. Dr. Lee specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Lee performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1979

The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 1983

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 35 years of experience

Treatments

  • Anemia
  • Colon Polyps
  • Gastritis
  • Diverticulosis
  • Pain

Dr. Richard Lee MD's Practice location

Richard Lee, MD

709 North St -
Smithfield, NC 27577
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New patients: 919-934-6110
Fax: 919-934-1251

2604 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD -
NEW BERN, NC 28562
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New patients: 252-636-4502
Fax: 252-633-2785

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Patient Experience with Dr. Lee


3.0

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Dr. Richard Lee MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 14 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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