Teofilo L. Lee-Chiong Jr, Jr, MD

Teofilo L. Lee-Chiong Jr, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Lee-Chiong is in the Section of Sleep Medicine and Department of Medicine.

Professor
Department of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
Section of Sleep Medicine
2024 Top Doctor – 5280 Magazine & Castle Connolly

Education

1985: University of the East, MD

Residency

1999 - 2001: Yale, Internal Medicine

Fellowship

2002 - 2005: Yale, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
2007: Dartmouth, Sleep Medicine (Post-Fellowship)

Awards & Recognition

2014 and 2015: Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc.
2013: America's Top Doctors, Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.

Board Certification

Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine

Professional Memberships

Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians
Diplomate, American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Publications

Sleep Medicine: Essentials and Review (Oxford University Press, USA), Sleep: A Comprehensive Handbook (Wiley-Liss), Fundamentals of Sleep Technology (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins), Sleep Medicine (Hanley & Belfus), Sleep Medicine Essentials (Wiley Blackwell), and Focus on Sleep Medicine: A Self-Assessment (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins).

Academic Affiliations

Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver

Conflicts of Interest

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Contact Information

Office: 877.225.5654

Locations

Highlands Ranch
8671 S Quebec Street
Suite 120
Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
National Jewish Health Main Campus
1400 Jackson Street
Denver, CO 80206

Patient Ratings

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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Friendliness

5.0

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9

Provider explained things clearly

4.9

Provider showed concern

4.9

Provider included you in decisions

4.8

Amount of time spent with you

4.9

Confidence in your doctor

4.9

Spoke using clear language

4.9

Patient Comments

Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2025

The doctor was outstanding in explaining everything to me in easy to understand explanations.
National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2025

Dr. Lee was excellent!!
National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2025

Dr. Lee is extremely trustworthy.
National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2025

Much better than Dr. Tsai. I started with her. Actually left NJ Health (sleep clinic) because of her. Went to UC Health. My Doc and UC Health retired so I needed a new doctor. Came back to NJ Health and love my new doctor. He's great.
National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2025

Dr Lee is an outstanding doctor in this field of sleep apnea and Im extremely fortunate to be under his care. He displays a humane connection with patients and supplies detailed answers to all questions as well as thoughtful and appropriate next steps.
National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2025

I love Dr Lee. He was the first person who ever explained the problem I was having and told me what I should do about it. I had been receiving the wrong treatment for a year before seeing him.
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2025

Great experience, One of the most caring Doctors I have ever seen. And Doctors
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2025

I'm so happy toHave found Dr Lee. He's very smart and supportive. Thank you Dr Lee!
National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025

He is good at explaining steps care
National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025

Dr lee is amazing, he was the first in years to make me feel like I was a patient and not a rushed appointment to hurry and get through
National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025

Dr. Lee provided excellent explanations for different aspects of my issue and answered my questions. Although I was concerned over the wait time to schedule this consult, it was very helpful!
National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2025

Was an excellent appointment where all kinds of alternatives were discussed.
National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025

Reya, the MA, was very pleasant and professional. Dr. Lee was excellent as always; he explained options with regard to possible oxygen therapy, as well as options for a sleep study or making adjustments to ASV therapy.
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024

The Provider was outstanding - obviously well Informed, and he provided abundant Information In an understandable manner.
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024

Dr. Lee-Chiong is outstanding at explaining what is involved and helping me find options to deal with the problems I have encountered.