I hate to do this because Dr. Ed is great doctor and I stand by him. The billing office is horrible. They sent me a statement for my appointment 11/2019. I went in person on a Saturday 2/1/20 to pay for it with my credit card. There was a young bilingual korean man (in his 30s) who took care of it. He gave me a small printed receipt not a formal one. I get another statement a few months later (the same bill) saying "2nd statement, please pay bill". I call the office during the week to talk to the billing person. I speak with an older lady and tell her that I've already paid this and I can show her my bank statement but I unfortunately do not have the receipt. I said I can come to the office and show it to her or email her, She said that's ok. She said the reason it wasn't recorded was because it was a Saturday and the billing person is not there Saturday and the young man did not record it correctly. Now 9 months later, I get another bill saying "3rd (last) statement. Please, make a payment." I don't really think they're trying get more money from me than necessary but this shows a lack of organization and unnecessary trouble for their issue with bookkeeping. Below is my bank statement. Now stop bothering me. As much as Dr. Ed is a great MD, I won't come again. If you're going to pay, never pay on a Saturday. read more

Edward Lee, MD - Ophthalmologists Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I highly recommend Dr. Edward Lee for all your eye care needs. I was referred to Dr. Lee for upper blepharoplasty surgery and I could not be any more happier with the outcome. I will definitely be recommending Dr. Lee to all my friends and family. He is so knowledgeable and with great bedside manners. He makes you feel so at ease. The staff is very accommadating and nice. Highly recommended! read more

Hands down the best eye doctor ive ever met. I got a nasty stye/chalazion on one of my eye that has been stressing me out for weeks. I had a terrible experience from another doctor years ago when taking out yet another stye so i was hesitant and worried to do another incision. After doing some research, i came across Dr. Edward Lee and after seeing many great reviews, i decided to give it a try and im so glad i did cuz he was amazing! The wait wasnt too bad and the staff were helpful. (Although on my 2nd visit for a check up after the incision, they made a mistake and didnt call a whole pile of patients who made appointments and went out of order so i had to wait a whole hour...) Back to Dr. Lee though, he did a thorough examination of my stye and even squeezed in a time slot for me to do the incision as i didnt have much flexibility in my schedule to come back again. He was super kind, easy to talk to, and very skilled. My eye is back to normal with no scars or any flaws. I HIGHLY recommend Dr.Lee. Thank you so much Dr. Lee!! Life saver!! read more

Honestly super happy to write this review. I had a great time talking to Dr. Lee about my surgery and going over the procedure and answering any questions I had. Dr. Lee is very considerate of the patient and won't hesitate to make sure that they're okay before, during and after the surgery. Eyelid surgery went well overall! And I would totally recommend him 100%. read more

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This review is for surgery I received from Dr.Lee this June for ptosis. I made a consultation to see Dr.Lee because my right eyelid was dropping and 1. It made me feel tired because I was raising that side of the face to compensate for the droopiness and 2. I was feeling alittle self conscious about it because I looked like a had a rough night everyday. During the initial consult, he took pictures and put an eye drop in my eye that "opened" my eye (raising my eyelid) to see if my eyes would look symmetrical since this was only my right eye. A few weeks later, I had the surgery. There are two options for cost depending on location and anesthesia. Dress warm the day of surgery bc it's cold and expect to stay awhile bc he is performs surgery on a lot of older clients and even though he is Korean American I've seen a mix of clients in ethnicity and age-Korean, Hispanic, Caucasian and others. The first day after surgery I didn't know what to expect. I was pretty swollen and taking Motrin for the pain but by day three was able to go out for lunch with friends and no one even noticed. Dr. Lee has great manners and is kind. Reference my pic: The top shows pre surgery. Bottom is three day post surgery. Tip: ladies I would hold out on land extensions by surgery and post surgery. read more

Edward Lee, MD - Ophthalmologists Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It was amazing I had eyelid problem for my whole life. My right eyelid couldn't open as much as the left side. I decided to do surgery to get myself more confident and see things better. And yes!!! Everything went so smooth and easy. The surgery was about 44 minutes and that's it. Done!!! Today is my last post op check up (3 months after surgery) it's soooo amazing and I really love the result. Thank you read more

I got my eyelid surgery done with Dr. Edward Lee. The surgery was necessary because I had inward-growing eyelashes that were abrading my cornea (my eyelashes were rubbing against my eyeball and causing irritation, affecting vision). I had already undergone this procedure twice before in previous years with different eye doctors because of the same issue--and both times the solution was temporary and my eyelashes reverted back to growing inwardly. Dr. Lee implemented a more effective long-term solution and the results have been much better than in the previous surgeries with other ophthalmologists: subsequent the surgery there was less bruising, recovery time was faster, and there were no complications with the stitches (in previous surgeries, I had issues with all three). Perhaps most importantly, I also know that the solution will be more long-term than in previous surgery attempts. Dr. Lee is the most personable and thoughtful doctor I've had the pleasure of seeing. He patiently listens to his patients, gives thoughtful and comprehensive explanations, and is excellent in his line of work. I recommend him without reservation. read more

Dr. Lee is the best in his field and I wouldn't trust my eye with anyone but him. I had a growth in my lower lid lash line. Every dermatologist I saw would not touch it because of the close proximity to the eye. I heard about Dr. Lee through friends and decided to see him and every review on yelp is true. He is patient, an expert in his field and explains every step of the procedure and what to expect after before proceeding. I was done with the office visit AND the procedure in one hour! I will definitely be going back to him for any other issues and will be referring his office to all my friends. read more

I had a lower blepharoplasty done by Dr. Lee. I couldn't stand looking like an old haggard eye bagged lady because I'm still young lol. The whole process took about 4 months including the consulting appointment to the last post-op check-up. The scariest part was the waiting part before the surgery. The staff at the surgery center was very calming and accommodating. They made sure everyone was taken care of! The surgery itself took about 30-45 minutes. Make sure you have a chaperone to drive you home lol because you won't be able to see anything. The recovery phase was uncomfortable but expected. The surgery staff gave very specific instructions to ensure a smooth recovery. 1st post-op was a month after to check on the incision and the removal of stitches. After that, be patient with the swelling with ice/heat packs, put on sunscreen, sunglasses and get plenty of rest for optimal healing! Don't worry about the weird dots around the incisions because it will go away lol. For me, it took about 1.5 months after the surgery to see the final result. I finally can ditch the sleep-deprived looking face and look energized! Legit I look like my age again. If this is something that bothers you for years, get it done by Dr. Lee. He and his staff will take care of you! read more

Dr. Lee is the epitome of the perfect doctor, in my honest opinion. His bedside mannerism, knowledge and utmost care he has for his patients shines through and I couldn't stop raving about my experience with him... He is just beyond freakin' awesome. Setting up an appointment was seamless with his friendly office staff and they do their best to fit you in the same day (and usually successful at that). After a short wait, you are called in to do the typical eye testing aka the dreaded puff of air shot into your eye...and soon after you get to see the Doctor in the flesh...prepared to be wowed! He's patient, packed with a wealth of knowledge, and will consider all your options with you - allowing you to make your own educated decision. I had recurring eye irritations from my lashes poking my cornea or getting lost in my eyeball (eek) and thought I had to get a procedure known as blepharoplasty done to correct it - but Dr. Lee didn't push that on me and gave me other non-invasive options. I decided to get the surgery after he patiently answered all my questions and he miraculously fit me the same day to accommodate my tight schedule. Honestly, I was blown away. I couldn't ask for a better experience for my first surgical procedure; he is truly gifted at his profession. He is so gentle and precise and we were done in a little over an hour! It's been some time since my surgery and I'm happy to say I'm 110% satisfied with his work and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. read more

I highly recommend Dr Lee for anyone in need of a great ophthalmologist. I had a couple chalazions, I went to another ophthalmologist out in Burbank; she was dismissive about treating it. Dr Lee was the polar opposite. He took the time to explain the possible cause of the chalazion. He gave me different options on how to treat it. We decided to treat it w/ a minor surgery the same day of my initial visit. I was a bit nervous, but he was very reassuring. He made sure I wasn't feeling any pain while he was doing the procedure. Within an hour after I got home the bump had all but disappeared. I'm really glad I found him. I'd also like to add that his staff is super friendly. And I didn't really have a long wait. read more

Ever since middle school, my right eyelid stayed monolid and my left eye became double eyelid. After a few years out of college, I started to notice a pretty large difference between my right and left eye when I stared in the mirror and looked at photos. I decided I want to fix this and eventually found Dr. Lee's yelp page. I was a bit hesitant since this was the first place I chose to visit from my initial Yelp search. Sometimes the 1st one is all you need because Dr. Lee fixed my mono lid quickly, easily and professionally. Amazing work! I've never done any cosmetic surgery but after the initial meeting with Dr. Lee, I knew I was taken care of. The day of the surgery was pretty much the same as the initial consultation. The surgery took no longer than 30 minutes and I was out the door right after. It took about 1.5 weeks to fully heal but in 4-5 days, most of the bruising was gone. Just came back from my 2 week check-up and everything looked good to go! Thank you Dr. Lee for helping me fix my one sided monolid. Also, a big shout-out to all the staff that made the experience even better! *Also parking is validated too! read more

I went in to Dr. Lee's office after reading all the Yelp reviews, and I'm so glad I did. Big creds to Sohee P. for her review and thoughtfulness in including a picture of the entrance to the parking garage!!! Thanks to that picture, I was able to find the parking lot during my first pass! The waiting room is small, and when I walked in, it was packed with the elderly all patiently waiting for their turn. Wait, let me begin from the beginning... I get frequent styes on my eyelids. It usually happens during high-stress and high-pressure times, and with my wedding only three weeks away... I have an ophthalmologist I usually go to, but it's nearly impossible to get an appointment in within the next few days, and even with appointments, I'm usually sitting in the waiting room for a good 1-1.5 hours for them to even call my name and ask me what I was there for. I never thought about finding a new ophthalmologist because he's still a good doctor, and over the years, I had just gotten used to waiting... and waiting... and waiting. That and the fact that whenever I walked in with a stye, he drained my stye without argument because he knew it would stop me from freaking out any more. Over the weekend, my stye had become so big and painful that I knew I had to see someone STAT. So, Monday morning, I called my usual ophthalmology office and was told that they were booked that day, but (of course) I was welcome to come in and wait for a cancellation. So I scrolled through Yelp and came across Dr. Lee's Office. I called in as soon as they opened at 9 AM, and was told that they had a slot at 9:30 AM. The staff were uber friendly - even to some of the most difficult patients. I still had to wait a bit, but what I appreciated most was Dr. Lee's approach to my condition: Me: Hi, I have a stye, and I need it drained today. Him: Hi! Let me take a look at it first. Me: Okay, sure! But I need it drained today. Him: Okay. Let's just take a look. Pokes around, pulls, pushes, flips the eyelid out, flips it back, lots of "hmmm"s... Him: I don't think you should drain it today. Me: I'm getting married in a couple of weeks. I need this sucker gone now. Him (chuckling): I think we should try antibiotics. It's not good to just cut into a stye every time. Me: Oh... Today is Day 2 of antibiotics, and my stye is CONSIDERABLY smaller. The pain is nearly gone, and I have learned the error of my ways. Dr. Lee has a calm, soothing demeanor that instantly puts you at ease - something that's almost crucial in an individual who pokes around your eyes... I'm glad I found him, and will be going back for all my eye needs~!!! read more

My family has been going to Dr. Lee for years now. He is very knowledgeable, professional, personable, and kind. Most of all you can tell he really cares for his patients. We really trust him and value him so much so that we started seeing him from Cerritos and followed him to LA even though its further for us. The staff is great there. Although the receptionists are native Korean and have accents, it's easy to communicate with them and they are sweet. The waiting room is your typical Dr.'s waiting room and the Hawaii videos they show can be relaxing, although it personally just makes me really want to go there. The only con really is that the entrance can be hard to find, otherwise I'd give 5 stars. It's on Alvarado, where the intersection is (3rd and Alvarado). I posted a picture of the entrance for others in case cause I missed it initially. Oh, and btw, they validate for parking. read more

Edward Lee, MD - Entrance on Alvarado - Ophthalmologists Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Saw Dr. Lee for a regular eye exam (checkup) based on Yelp reviews. Didn't know what to expect since I just moved to LA but was very happy with the experience. He was very personable, answered all my questions, and seemed knowledgeable. I also have a tough time with the Glaucoma pressure test and get all flinchy because I don't like anything near my eye but he was able to take a look without further poking/prodding. Overall appointment was quick and efficient and supporting staff was very friendly. read more

Just stopping by to make sure Dr. Lee's office is getting the 5 star treatment. Ignore the infomercial photos of all the before and after photos. Use Sohee P.'s photo to find the garage and read Vicky C.'s review. Enuf said! Ok, just a little more. Your eyes are one of the most important parts of your body. You need a knowledge, skilled, steady-handed, honest and calm doctor who will always look out for your best interest. Dr. Lee isn't flashy or famous (yet), but he genuinely cares and will treat you like an individual - one eye ball at a time. read more

Dr Edward Lee is an amazing physician. My mom recently had surgery completed for drooping eye lids and his work is meticulous. Such attention to detail and precision. She looks fantastic and healed so nicely. Dr Lee was great about answering questions before and post surgery and made her feel so comfortable and at ease about the procedure. Thank you Dr Lee! read more

I took my dad, who is over 90 years old, to Dr. Edward for a consultation regarding his eyelashes. His lashes were poking his eyes and causing infections in the corner of eyes due to the saggy skin of his eyelids. He was very knowledgeable and thoroughly explained to us which convinced us that we could trust him. After a couple of weeks, my dad had eyelid surgery in which they cut off the sagging skin. The results of the first day were amazing. My dad's eyes looked so natural that all of my family was happy with the outcome of the surgery. Not only did my dad say he felt no pain during and after the surgery, but also there were no bruises even on first day and after. And most of all, my dad could see farther and wider after his eyes got bigger. read more

I'm one of those people who hate going to the doctor's office. I always wait until it is absolutely necessary that I go. I'm not sure if it's fear or... it's probably fear. I had a persistent eye crust problem for over a week and couldn't open my eyes in the morning. I decided to make an appointment with Dr. Lee because my symptoms were getting worse. The ease of making the appointment was superb and the ladies who work the front desk are very welcoming. There were a few people waiting when I arrived but the appointments moved quickly. I only waited 10 minutes and had my eye exam. The eye exam was quick and painless. After the exam, I was ushered into another room where I met Dr. Lee. I always feel a bit nervous around doctors but he was absolutely wonderful. He's super approachable and knowledgeable. He was able to diagnose my eye problem after thorough examination of my eye. He prescribed me the necessary medication and after a few days.... CLEAR. Dr.Lee and his staff made my visit quick and painless. I will definitely come back for any other eye issues that may flare up. read more

I've been seen by Dr. Lee's for a few years now. He's always been friendly and attentive whenever I came in for an examination. Dr. Lee's NEW office is great! It's very spacious with good ambiance. The location is convenient, right off Westmoreland. Also, the parking is free with validation! I'm fortunate to have met Dr. Lee and all that he does! Thank you! read more

My right eyelid unexpectedly began drooping throughout 2017 and Dr. Lee was able to provide a solution in an hour to what took my other doctors months to figure out. The office is clean and well-kept. The staff was friendly, professional, and accommodating. I wish I had come here sooner! read more

I'm so glad I decided to have my daughter see Dr. Edward Lee for her eye exam. She's been having some discomforts in the eye area and some vision issues, so we decided to finally get her eyes examined. And oh boy , are we glad we found Dr. Lee ! We came out completely satisfied with our experience with Dr. Lee . First of all, he was so kind and friendly. But more importantly, he was so thorough in examining my daughter. He patiently explained through every single step of examinations; he somehow was able to make my anxious , fidgety daughter able to stay calm and comfortable all throughout the tedious process of testing; he was very knowledgeable, informative , helpful and so patient with us during the whole process . I would definitely go back to see him . In fact, I'm going to take my entire family to go see Dr. Edward Lee for all our eye exams going forward. Thrilled that we found the best eye doctor in LA ! read more

My first time ever to an eye clinic in the US and I had a great experience at this clinic. I was able to get the appointment within couple hours. At the clinic, the waiting was short, staff was sweet. Dr. Edward was very nice. He was soft spoken, down to earth and came across as a knowledgeable person. He didn't rush me and was very attentive. I paid 180 USD for consultation, eye pressure test, field vision test and a photograph of the inside of my eye (can't remember the right term). I do not have insurance, so the reasonable fee and the great service left me a satisfied patient. read more

Dealing with eye problems are scary. I recently had a pretty crazy irritation in my eye and after some time passed, decided to go see a specialist. I had no idea what an opthaljaefnoafoageoag was prior to seeing Dr. Lee. I was referred to him through a friend who also went to him for the same problem before (which I later found out to be a stye). I was able to book an appointment quickly and after an examination, was informed it was a stye. I had no idea what that was and he was able to, in layman terms, explain what it is, different treatment options, how I got it, etc. Basically A-Z. He prescribed me some antibiotics and sure enough, it went away. Although almost any other opthwoafnaon could have prescribed me the same, Dr. Lee put me at ease with his jovial attitude and intelligence. Hopefully I don't have to go back! read more

Had nasty cut under my eyebrow that had to be closed ASAP & Dr. Lee closed it the same day. Has excellent bedside manner and is an ophthalmologist, as well as a cosmetic surgeon. Highly recommend! read more

I honestly think Dr. Lee is the definitely the best Ophthalmologist all across Orange County and Los Angeles. I've been to so many other doctors over the years and I see such an immense difference with Dr. Lee! I have been visiting Dr. Lee a little over 2 years now and I've never had a bad experience. 1. Friendly - Dr. Lee is very personable and friendly. I've experienced a lot of doctors who are uninterested and impatient in their patients but Dr. Lee genuinely cares about each patient and very serious about making sure that they are taken care of. 2. Professional - Your eyes are important to you right?!?! So make sure you get a professional like Dr. Lee to take care of you! He has about 10 years of professional experience under his belt and is very composed and confident in his work. He knows what he's doing! I always leave feeling more confident and all my questions answered. 3. Multi-Lingual - My parents are Korean and have a hard time speaking English. Thankfully Dr. Lee and most of his staff are fluent in Korean which made me and my parents feel taken care of and understood. Overall he's taken care of me and my family and I recommend him to all my friends and family. read more

My grandmother saw Dr. Lee for her an eyelid problem. Her lower eyelids were turning in and rubbing against her eyes and she has a lot of tearing and irritation. He said the problem is called entropion and she had surgery with him to fix it. Now she is much more comfortable and her eyes look very natural. We are very happy with Dr. Lee and would recommend him to anyone read more

I've seen Dr. Edward Lee on various occasions and couldn't be happier with his level of expertise and personable approach with his patients. Unlike some physicians I've seen, Dr. Lee really listens to whatever issues my family and I are having at the time whether it be a really bad stye, a painful scratched cornea, or my 9 year old daughter's severe reaction to eye allergies. I felt very comfortable asking him all my questions and he went above and beyond answering all of them. I'd definitely recommend Dr. Lee to all my family and friends. Thanks Dr. Lee! read more

I'm an optometrist in the LA area and I have been referring my patients to Dr. Edward Lee. They have been very happy with Dr. Lee's bedside manner and his expertise. Recently, I have referred my father for eyelid surgery and my father has been more than satisfied with the outcome. I would strongly recommend any patient to Dr. Lee and trust him completely even with my family! read more

Dr. Lee removed a horrible stye from my eyelid that had been there for months. It was so embedded and so big, it took 2 visits remove it completely. He is very thorough and personable, explaining exactly what would happen, what was going on as he operated, and what would happen during the recovery period. I was back at my computer, writing, 2 hours after surgery. Highly recommended! read more

Dr. Edward Lee is one of the best opthamologists I have seen. He is very patient, kind, and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend him to anyone with eye issues. Injured my eye and he was very helpful with the recovery. Eye is 100% better. Answered all my questions and didn't feel rushed out of the office. read more

I realized my son was having a hard time seeing what the teacher was writing on the board at school. So I took him to Dr. Lee's office for an eye exam to make sure that he just needed glasses and nothing else. I heard great things about Dr. Lee and his staff, and they did not disappoint! Not only did they do an eye exam to figure out what prescription he needed for glasses, Dr. Lee also did a detailed eye exam to make sure there was nothing else going on inside his eyes. They were all very kind and patient with my kid, which helped him feel at ease for his first eye exam ever. Thanks to you and your staff Dr. Lee! My family and I will be back for sure. read more

I always prided myself for keeping fit, paying attention to detail, and looking as good as I feel. While my right eyelid was always heavier than my left--giving a slightly smaller eye appearance than the left, it was not very noticeable until I turned 50 years old. In photos that give 2 seconds of movement, was right eyelid was always dragging behind the left with opening and closing. It was asynchronous and made me look tired. I am a nurse practitioner so did extensive research before choosing Dr. Lee because of his experience, education, and positive reviews. Dr. Lee permitted me to have the surgery on an outpatient basis in his office--which was my preference. He collected a reasonable, affordable sum. He removed a significant amount of unneeded heavy eyelid from my one heavy right eyelid. The RESULT WAS AWESOME! I look better now at age 54 than I did at 44 because of this eye balancing procedure. Dr. Edward Lee is a fusion of art and science I recommend him with high confidence. read more

I've known Doctor Lee for over 5 years and would highly recommend him for any eye issues! He is knowledgeable, competent, approachable and personable. Dr. Lee makes you feel comfortable enough to ask any questions and is not pushy. It's not often that you come into contact with experts that you can trust, I will definitely be back! read more

I highly recommend Dr. Edward Lee! After being on Yelp many years, I have never once wrote a review on Yelp because I left it to other reviewers to write similar experiences:p But with my experiences with Dr. Lee, his kindness, expertise, and patience could not go unnoticed! He has an uncanny ability to attend and answer all my questions and provide the appropriate treatment. I've never came across such an intelligent and kindhearted man ever. I look forward to my future ophthalmological related visits! Two thumbs up!! read more

Dr. Lee is an outstanding doctor who specializes in eyelid surgery. He is thorough, highly professional, informative and caring. I went to see Dr. Lee because of a very painful stye which he was able to remove absolutely painlessly. He answered all my questions fully and was very reassuring when I expressed concerns. I feel very fortunate to have found him. read more

My dad went to see Dr. Lee for an issue with his eye. Dr. Lee was very informative, friendly, and greatly helped my dad's eye get better. He is very professional and I would recommend him to anyone! read more

Dr. Lee was first referred to us from a close friend, and thankfully he did not disappoint. It's not easy to find the right specialist, especially for the eye. From our first visit, he was patient to listen to all our concerns about our daughter with strabismus. He was so good with her and understood us from a parent's perspective. I also went to him for my mother in law's cataract issues. For general problems to specific conditions, he either treated us effectively or directed us quickly to the right place. He and his staff has excellent bedside manners and have always made us feel at ease. He has gained our trust and he is definitely our first choice eye doctor. I would see him first before anyone else. read more

I had a nasty sucker of a stye on my eyelid that would not go away for weeks and actually became a chalazion. My primary care ophthalmologist was making me wait for close to a month to be seen which I really didn't feel like doing because it was embarrassing having this thing above my eye. I called Dr. Lee's office and he was able to see me in a day or two even though I was a new patient. There was a bit of a wait at the office, but I can see why. Dr. Lee is really kind and efficient when he gets to you. He was able to give me a run down of what happened with my stye/chalazion and the options I had. I opted to go with a small surgery to remove the thing which Dr. Lee performed at the end of my consult same day. All in all the whole removal process took maybe 15 minutes (totally painless because of the numbing meds) and that chalazion which had been bugging me for weeks was gone just like that. Dr. Lee had me in for a check up a few weeks later and it was like I never even had the nasty ole thing. Would def recommend Dr. Lee to anyone. read more

I went in for a general eye checkup. Also, I was interested in possibly getting cataract surgergy as I am in my early 70's. Dr Lee kindly and thoroughly examined me and told me that I didnt need the surgery yet. I appreciated his honesty and the fact that he didnt push surgery on me. I will be coming back again to see Dr Lee again. I highly recommend him. read more