Meet Your Doctor
John Yang Lee, MDA family doctor practicing in Flushing, NY
An internationally renowned expert in clinical general practice, Dr. Lee proposed the six basic principles of primary care practice to the international community: holism, integration, continuity, prevention, patient-centeredness, and standardization. More than 30 years of clinical experience and dedicated study have made him an outstanding all-round physician.
Dr. Lee cares for patients of all ages and genders — common illnesses, complex and difficult conditions, sub-health, and preventive care — with rich clinical experience in the early detection of cancer, and unique insights into body-mind-spirit medicine and faith-based healing.
English · Mandarin · Cantonese
Care in the language you speak
Professional Bio
A doctor who keeps the patient in mind
Dr. John Yang Lee is an outstanding doctor with noble medical ethics and more than 30 years of clinical experience in internal medicine and family medicine; he has published 8 clinical books and 30 papers, and was elected as "The Best Doctor in Patients’ Minds."
With Dr. Magill, the former chair of the ABFM, he established a US-China cooperation program in the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
Dr. Lee set up Apple Medical Services PC in Flushing, New York, to provide primary care in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese since October 1, 2024.
His Path in Medicine
From West China Hospital to Flushing
A Career in Medicine
West China University of Medical Sciences — Fellowship of internal medicine medical oncology
Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences — Physician (internal medicine)
Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital — Chief physician of general practice
German Honor — Outstanding MD, interviewed by the German President
University at Buffalo (SUNY) School of Medicine — Internal medicine residency and family medicine clinical training
PCMH Program — Co-founded a US-China Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) program with Dr. Magill, a former chair of the ABFM
Apple Medical Services — Founded Apple Medical Services PC in Flushing, New York, on October 1, 2024
Credentials & Honors
Credentials you can verify, clear at a glance
Credentials & Honors
- More than 30 years of clinical experience in internal medicine / family medicine
- Graduated from a clinical fellowship of internal medicine medical oncology of West China Hospital, West China University of Medical Sciences
- Was a physician (internal medicine) at Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences (now Sun Yat-sen University)
- Formerly chief physician of general practice at Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital
- Received residency training of internal medicine and clinical training of family medicine of SUNY at Buffalo
- Published 8 clinical books
- Published 30 papers
- Elected as "The Best Doctor in Patients’ Minds"
- As an outstanding MD, was interviewed by the German President
- With Dr. Magill, former chair of the ABFM, established a US-China cooperation program in the PCMH
- Physician Member of the American Medical Association; specialty internal medicine
Honored Moments
A few photos worth remembering
Honors & Moments
How He Practices
The Patient-Centered Medical Home — a model of care Dr. Lee helped build.
Our banner reads "Apple Medical · Health Gatekeeper · Love Is The Key," and a "Love" installation greets you at the front desk — a reminder that care begins with how we treat people.
(Care is provided in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.)
Talks & Media
On the podium and in the exam room.
Dr. Lee has spoken at events such as the ACAP and the NY Health Education Conference; his talks on diabetes and diet were covered in Chinese-language media (three reports in The Epoch Times and NTD).
Book with Dr. Lee
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