Dr. Steven A. Lee-Kong, MD - Hackensack, NJ - Colon and Rectal Surgery (2024)

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Explanations Easy to Understand

Average provider Explanations Easy to Understand rating 4.9 out of 5 stars4.9

Listened Carefully to You

Average provider Listened Carefully to You rating 4.9 out of 5 stars4.9

Knew Your Medical History

Average provider Knew Your Medical History rating 4.8 out of 5 stars4.8

Showed Respect for You

Average provider Showed Respect for You rating 5 out of 5 stars5

Spent Enough Time With You

Average provider Spent Enough Time With You rating 4.9 out of 5 stars4.9

Gave Easy to Understand Instructions

Average provider Gave Easy to Understand Instructions rating 5 out of 5 stars5

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    5 out of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

    Reviewed on 8/1/2024

    The kindness and understanding of my medical condition gave me peace of mind that my choice of doctors was the right decision

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    Reviewed on 7/25/2024

    Excellent surgeon. Great bedside manners. Very knowledgeable and trustworthy.

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    Reviewed on 7/25/2024

    Dr. Lee-Kong and his staff are incredible. He did an amazing job with my surgery and I always felt well cared for during the entire hospital stay and follow up.

    5 out of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

    Reviewed on 7/24/2024

    Dr. Lee-Kong is an amazing doctor. I know him from him having operated on me at Columbia Presbyterian and I followed him to Hackensack. Of course, he is so good and he has not changed. He is great. He is caring. He is careful. He is a great clinician and I respect him tremendously. The office staff was wonderful as well.

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    Reviewed on 7/18/2024

    All the staff were nice and professionally kind.

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    Reviewed on 7/11/2024

    The entire healthcare team was very, very well accommodating, friendly, and made you feel comfortable, answered all questions. It was an amazing experience. Thank you.

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    Reviewed on 6/27/2024

    The Doctor was kind and courteous for what was an embarrassing situation for me.

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    Reviewed on 6/26/2024

    I feel very fortunate to be a patient of Dr. Lee-Kong. His knowledge, skill, and genuine concern for his patients, are valued assets!

    5 out of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

    Reviewed on 6/19/2024

    The experience was excellent. Everybody was terrific from reception to the doctor to nurses. Everybody was excellent.

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    Reviewed on 5/16/2024

    Excellent attention both at the reception and the medical side, always answering my concerns. Thank you for the excellent service

    5 out of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

    Reviewed on 5/15/2024

    The doctor and staff were so accommodating as always... just a pleasure working with them!

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    Reviewed on 5/6/2024

    The nursing staff was tremendous and the office help was very helpful and has followed up the following day with many details.

    5 out of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

    Reviewed on 4/18/2024

    I will recommend Dr. Lee-Kong 100%.

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    Reviewed on 4/18/2024

    Best doctor I've ever visited! Thank you so much for making an uncomfortable situation/ conversation comfortable enough for me to open up.

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    Reviewed on 4/17/2024

    Dr. Lee Kong is wonderful. In addition to being a great surgeon, he is kind and caring and we feel very lucky to have him. Also, his staff is the best. Unlike most doctor's offices these days, someone always answers when you call (no voicemail and waiting for call backs). His nurses and everyone in the office are always so nice and helpful. Dr. Lee Kong and his staff are THE BEST!

    5 out of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

    Reviewed on 4/10/2024

    Made my office visit very reassuring.Entire staff was pleasant and friendly.

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    Reviewed on 4/3/2024

    Dr Lee-Kong was very attentive and very caring and excellent bedside manners.

    5 out of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

    Reviewed on 3/27/2024

    They have trained, friendly, and helpful staff.

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    Reviewed on 3/14/2024

    Doctor Lee-Kong is an excellent Doctor. His staff are very helpful and compassionate. He is kind, knowledgeable and always listens and responds to all questions we have.

    5 out of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

    Reviewed on 3/14/2024

    Excellent doctor as well as office support staff.

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    Reviewed on 3/11/2024

    Dr. Lee-Kong and his staff are terrific.

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    Reviewed on 3/7/2024

    When I visit my Doctor, I feel like family. He is an excellent professional.

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    Reviewed on 3/7/2024

    The entire office is very courteous and professional and Dr.Kong was very attentive and answered all my questions and examination was very professional and I was at ease with Dr.Kong Nurse staff and Had a very smooth visit.

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    Reviewed on 2/29/2024

    Very nice staff and service

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    Reviewed on 2/21/2024

    He was very careful and thorough. I would see this doctor again.

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    Reviewed on 2/15/2024

    Hi, I don't think you have to make any more improvement with Dr. Lee-Kong. I think he was wonderful. He spent time explaining things to me. And I couldn't make an appointment because it's for next year and he'll ... they'll call me. And I was very satisfied and I can't wait for the year to go by so I can see him again. Thank you. Bye bye.

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    Reviewed on 1/31/2024

    Excellent Doctor,,great Nurse,,terrific office staff

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    Reviewed on 1/31/2024

    Not only was the dr great. The nurse I had was also fantastic. I forget her name - but she runs in Chatham - please also tell her thank you!!!

    5 out of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

    Reviewed on 1/25/2024

    Great doctor, great office staff, fantastic bedside manner. Highly recommend.

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    Reviewed on 1/18/2024

    I have great confidence in Dr. Lee-Kong and his staff, and they have provided top quality medical care for me to this point, and I would highly recommend them.

    4 out of 5 stars4 of 5 stars

    Reviewed on 1/18/2024

    Dr Lee Kong was very nice. He was very helpful in trying to help me understand what my surgery will be like and how my recovery will be. I liked the staff very much.

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    Reviewed on 1/18/2024

    While the visit with the dr was great, the experience in the parking lot was awful. I couldn't find parking in the lot for fort minutes, and after the appointment I couldn't exit the lot for over 30 minutes because there were so many cars. There needs to be a solution to the parking situation.

    5 out of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

    Reviewed on 1/18/2024

    Dr. Lee-Kong is THE BEST! We love him!??

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    Reviewed on 1/8/2024

    Directly after the meeting, someone from the operating suite called me to make an appointment for a biopsy. I asked that she please return the call in 30 minutes as I was not able to hear her. I was in a public space. And I have not heard back from her. At this time, and it has been. Today it's now tomorrow will be 2 days later. Okay, that's it. Thank you.

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    Reviewed on 12/28/2023

    They are the best.

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    Reviewed on 12/21/2023

    I was very satisfied with the nurse's care and I appreciate the time Dr. Steve took in taking care of my illness, thank you.

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    Reviewed on 12/14/2023

    All visits with the doctor were wonderful. He is a kind, professional physician, and it was a pleasure to be his patient.

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    Reviewed on 12/13/2023

    Dr. Lee-Kong saw me in a very harried situation and took me into his office under the demise of a referral from another doctor within a very tight frame. He was very cordial, very friendly, very nice, explained everything wonderfully, and I really am in some ways looking forward to seeing him again. He was made me very comfortable in all the situation that I am in. Okay, thank you. Bye.

    5 out of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

    Reviewed on 12/7/2023

    This is the best medical Center that I have ever been .....You really are Amazing. .

    4 out of 5 stars4 of 5 stars

    Reviewed on 12/7/2023

    The parking took over a half an hour to park in the parking lot in the hospital. I know it's probably always that way, but it was difficult to park there.

    5 out of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

    Reviewed on 11/29/2023

    Steven A. Lee-Kong has been one of the best providers I've ever experienced. He has helped me with my colon and he actually explained all the... problems I was facing and he's actually been a close friend now since I've seen him. Thank you.

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    Reviewed on 11/9/2023

    Dr. Lee-Kong is great! He is very easy to talk to, and his staff is very helpful and kind.

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    Reviewed on 10/11/2023

    Dr. Steven Lee-Kong was extremely helpful. He gets an A plus plus in bed side manner, we had a very good experience in Hackensack. Thanks sir.

    5 out of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

    Reviewed on 10/5/2023

    Wonderful staff

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    Reviewed on 9/27/2023

    Excellent overall experience

    5 out of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

    Reviewed on 9/13/2023

    Dr. Steven Lee Kong. Is the best in his field Thank you. Bye.

    5 out of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

    Reviewed on 9/11/2023

    I was an add on to Dr. Kong's probable busy schedule and he did not rush the visit. Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

    Reviewed on 9/6/2023

    Dr. Steven Lee-Kong and his staff are the BEST!!

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    Reviewed on 8/28/2023

    Dr. Steven Lee-Kong was awesome. And his nurse that, his nurse that was there was awesome as well.

Dr. Steven A. Lee-Kong, MD - Hackensack, NJ - Colon and Rectal Surgery (2024)

FAQs

Which renowned surgeon joins Hackensack University Medical Center to lead colorectal surgery service? ›

Steven A. Lee-Kong, MD, a nationally recognized colorectal surgeon, has joined Hackensack University Medical Center as Chief of Colorectal Surgery.

Who is the chief of surgery at Hackensack Hospital? ›

Howard Ross - Chair/ Surgeon-in-Chief - HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENER | LinkedIn.

What do you call the colon and rectal surgery? ›

Colorectal surgery includes a wide range of surgical procedures that can treat conditions affecting the lower digestive tract, ranging from hemorrhoids to diverticulitis to cancer. Many procedures can be performed using minimally invasive, or laparoscopic or robotic, techniques.

What is the difference between a proctologist and a rectal surgeon? ›

A colorectal surgeon is a surgeon who specializes in conditions affecting your large intestine (your colon, rectum and anus.) Formerly, you may have gone to see a proctologist for these conditions. “Colorectal surgeon” is the more up-to-date term for what's essentially the same specialty as a proctologist.

What is the top hospital for colon surgery? ›

Mayo Clinic's colon and rectal surgery practice is consistently recognized by external organizations for providing outstanding patient care.

Is a Colorectal Surgeon the same as a gastroenterologist? ›

Colon and rectal surgeons treat benign and malignant conditions, perform routine colon screening examinations and surgically treat problems when necessary. A gastroenterologist is a doctor who has completed initial training in internal medicine and further training in gastroenterology.

How does Hackensack hospital rank? ›

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center the #1 Hospital in New Jersey and #6 in the New York Metropolitan Area.

Who is the chief of gastroenterology at Hackensack hospital? ›

Dr. Ligresti is the chief of the gastroenterology division at Hackensack University Medical Center, which was recently recognized as the best hospital in New Jersey for GI treatment by U.S. News & World Report.

What is Hackensack hospital known for? ›

With national rankings in eight specialties, including Orthopedics, and the state's best programs in Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery, Urology and Cancer. And it's New Jersey's only hospital ranked nationally in Neurology & Neurosurgery, Geriatrics, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery, and Diabetes & Endocrinology.

What is the most common complication of colorectal surgery? ›

One of the most common problems after surgery is your bowel can shut down. It is called an ileus. This means food and gas have trouble passing through your intestines. If you do get an ileus, it usually lasts two to three days.

What is the life expectancy after a colon resection? ›

The standard treatment for stage I–III colon cancer is surgical resection of the primary tumor for patients, which is associated with a 5-year survival rate ranging from 92% in stage 1 to 53% in stage III [2]. Still, clinical outcomes of individual patients with resectable tumors vary.

How painful is colorectal surgery? ›

The pain is the worst for the first 48 hours, and after that, it generally subsides. As part of our enhanced recovery system at MD Anderson, we use a long-lasting local anesthetic that helps limit the need for additional pain medication. Patients are usually up and walking around about 24 hours after surgery.

How serious is colorectal surgery? ›

Colorectal surgeries are major surgical procedures done under general anesthesia. These surgeries can be done with open or minimally invasive procedures. Either option will take several hours and you will have to stay in the hospital for at least a few days.

What is the recovery time for colorectal surgery? ›

Most patients are able to get back to normal (including participating in sport or exercise) approximately 6–8 weeks after they go home. You should not go swimming until your wound is completely healed. You should not lift anything heavier than 4.5 kg (10 lb) for the first six weeks, but this can be increased gradually.

Why would I be referred to colorectal surgery? ›

Often patients with cancer in the colon or rectum will need surgery. Usually this will be a bowel resection, which involves removing the affected part containing the cancer and then rejoining the bowel. In many cases, bowel cancer can be cured in this way with no need for further treatment.

Who is the chief of gastroenterology at Hackensack Hospital? ›

Dr. Ligresti is the chief of the gastroenterology division at Hackensack University Medical Center, which was recently recognized as the best hospital in New Jersey for GI treatment by U.S. News & World Report.

Who is the colorectal surgeon in RSCH? ›

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  • Mr Iain Jourdan MA MChir FRCS.
  • Consultant surgeon, Royal Surrey County Hospital.
  • Senior Tutor at Minimal Access Therapy Training Unit.
  • Chairman and Trustee of GUTS fighting bowel cancer.

What is a consultant colorectal surgeon? ›

Colorectal surgeons are specialists in their field, focusing on the physiology of the lower digestive tract. The term “colorectal” is a combination of the words colon and rectal. This area of the body includes the colon, rectum, pelvic floor, and anus, often referred to as the small intestine.

Who is the colorectal consultant at Good Hope Hospital? ›

Mr Umar Shariff is a Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon at Good Hope Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, and The Priory Hospital.

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