
Health note · as reported by NTD, May 2026
Is sugar always sweet? The hidden sugar in your staples
White sugar is sugar—so is white rice. The doctor explains “hidden sugar.”
Read moreFlushing, NY · Family Doctor
John Yang Lee, MD — more than 30 years in internal and family medicine, elected as “The Best Doctor in Patients’ Minds.” Primary care in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese for you and your whole family.
“Love Is The Key” — the words that greet you at our front desk.

The Best Doctor in Patients’ Minds
30+ years, internal & family medicine
The Doctor’s Story
Beyond medicine, he believes one thing above all—love is the key.
Internal & family medicine, right here in Flushing
Dr. John Yang Lee has practiced for more than 30 years in internal and family medicine. He has published 8 clinical books and 30 papers, was elected as “The Best Doctor in Patients’ Minds,” and as an outstanding MD was interviewed by the German President. With Dr. Michael Magill, MD, a former chair of the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), he established a US-China cooperation program in the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), contributing to US-China medical collaboration.
Milestones
Chongqing University of Medical Sciences Medical School · graduate
West China Hospital, West China University of Medical Sciences · clinical fellowship of internal medicine medical oncology
Cancer Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences · physician (internal medicine)
Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital · chief physician, general practice
University at Buffalo (SUNY) School of Medicine · internal medicine residency & family medicine clinical training
Flushing · Apple Medical · founder



Why Apple Medical
Voted the best doctor by countless patients in a large-scale media poll.
With Dr. Magill, a former chair of the ABFM, Dr. Lee established a US-China cooperation program in the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)—bringing an international standard into a Flushing clinic.
We accept a range of insurance plans; self-pay fees are posted for those without coverage, and an annual plan costs less over the year.
Our Services
One doctor for the whole family

One doctor for the whole family, year after year

A full check-up, with your results explained item by item

Close to home, in your language, with clear fees

Long-term follow-up for diabetes and blood pressure—the doctor’s focus

Anxiety, insomnia, low mood—start with a doctor you already know

Health notes from a New York conference speaker
Inside the Clinic
Transparent Pricing
Self-Pay Visit
No insurance · single visit
$59.9/ visit
Annual Plan
Unlimited visits for a year
$399.9/ year
We accept multiple insurances. You are welcome to check the insurance list here before an appointment. If you are not clear, please call (315) 654-0680

Love Is The Key
Three scripts for “love” greet you at the front desk—爱 / Love / 사랑. At Apple Medical, that isn’t decoration; it’s how we practice.
“To prevent and manage diabetes, the first step isn’t medication—it’s lifestyle.”
— Dr. Lee · as reported by The Epoch Times, May 20, 2026
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Health Notes

Health note · as reported by NTD, May 2026
White sugar is sugar—so is white rice. The doctor explains “hidden sugar.”
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Case, as reported · as reported by The Epoch Times, May 2026
A follow-up record built on lifestyle change (individual results do not represent typical outcomes).
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Diet · as reported by The Epoch Times, May 2026
The question asked most in the exam room, answered in one clear list.
Read moreVisit Us
Booking ahead is welcome — and walk-ins without an appointment are welcome too.
Getting here: near the 7 train and the LIRR at Flushing–Main Street, with several bus lines along Main St (check the current MTA map for exact routes).

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