Dr. Michael Lee, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*•Male•Age 52

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*

Dr. Michael Lee, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in San Diego, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Michael Lee, MD

Scripps Clinic Del Mar

12395 El Camino Real San Diego, CA 92130
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
(858) 554-7272
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
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Accepting new patients

(858) 554-7272

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Lee is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital La Jolla, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lee specializes in the area of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Lee's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lee

4.7

28 ratings, 8 with a written review
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Sep 17, 2024
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 30, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Heather K – Aug 08, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Robert James Mediavilla – Feb 01, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Jean in Carlsbad, CA – Dec 08, 2018
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Michele Velasco in San Diego, CA – Feb 05, 2018
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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
Helpful
Anabel in Poway, CA – Jun 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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ann in san diego calif – Jul 18, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Started Practice: 2004 Joined Scripps Clinic Medical Group: 2004 Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital Leadership Role: * Member, Human Subjects Committee/Institutional Review Board, Scripps Office for the Protection of Research Subject, 2005 –...read more

biography

Started Practice: 2004 Joined Scripps Clinic Medical Group: 2004 Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital Leadership Role: * Member, Human Subjects Committee/Institutional Review Board, Scripps Office for the Protection of Research Subject, 2005 –...read more

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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  • Loma Linda University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2002

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002

  • Loma Linda University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1999

  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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Locations

Scripps Clinic Del Mar

Scripps Clinic Del Mar12395 El Camino Real San Diego, CA 92130
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Recipient of 29
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Sharp Coronado Hospital

    250 Prospect Pl
    Coronado, CA 92118

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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