John Kenneth N. Lee, MD
Women's Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiology
- Allen County Regional Hospital
- Saint Luke's South Hospital
- Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
- Saint Luke's North Hospital–Smithville
- Saint Luke's North Hospital–Barry Road
- Saint Luke's East Hospital
- Anderson County Hospital
- Wright Memorial Hospital
- Hedrick Medical Center
About John Kenneth N. Lee
Dr. John Kenneth Lee, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cardiologist with Saint Luke's Cardiovascular consultants. Dr. Lee specializes in treating electrical problems of the heart. His clinical interests include congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation management, irregular heart rhythms, and autonomic disorders.
Publications
Liao YL, Cooper RS, Ghali JK, Lansky D, Cao G, Lee JK. Sex Differences in the Impact of Coexistent Diabetes on Survival among Patients with Coronary Artery Disease. Diabetes Care May 1993.
Shammas NW, Lee JK, Daubert JP, Pomerantz RM. Complete Heart Block Complicating Retrograde Left Ventricular Catheterization: Case Report and Review. Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis 1994; 31:122-126.
Krahn AD, Klein GJ, Yee R, Bast MN, Lee JK. Progressive Anterior Ablation in Coronary Sinus Region: Evidence to Support the Presence of a Slow Pathway in Normal Patients. Circulation 1997; 96(10):3477-3483.
Lee JK, Yee R, Klein GJ, Krahn AD, Barney M, Basta MN et al. Acute Testing of The Rate-Smoothed Pacing Algorithm for Ventricular Rate Stabilization. Pacing & Clinical Electrophysiology; Apr 1999; 22(4 Pt 1): 554-561.
Sharpe MD, Cuillerier DJ, Lee JK, Basta MN, Krahn AD, Klein GJ, Yee R. Sevoflurane Has No Electrophysiologic Effects on Sinoatrial Node Function or on Normal Atrioventricular and Accessory Pathway Conduction in Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome During Alfentanil/Midazolam Anesthesia. Anesthesiology 1999; 90(1):60-65.
Lee JK, Klein GJ, Yee R, Krahn A, Simpson C, Skanes A, Zarnki K, Spindler B. Rate Control Versus Conversion Strategy in Post Operative Atrial Fibrillation: A Prospective, Randomized Pilot Study. Am Heart J 2000; 140:871-7.
Simpson, CS, Yee R, Lee JK, Braney M, Klein GJ, Krahn AD, Skanes AC. Safety and Feasibility of a Novel Rate-Smoothed Ventricular Pacing Algorithm for Atrial Fibrillation. Am. Heart J 2001; 142:294-300.
Brodine WN, Tung RT, Lee JK, Hockstad ES, Moss AJ, Zareba W, Hall WJ, Andrews M, McNitt S, Daubert JP. Effects of Beta-Blockers on Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Therapy and Survival in the Patients with Ischemic Cardiomyopathy (from the Multicenter Automatic Defibrillator Implantation Trial-II). Am J Cardiol 2005; 96:691-695.
Locations
- 20 Northeast Saint Lukes Boulevard, Suite 240, Lees Summit, MO 64086
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- phone: 816-931-1883
- fax: 816-251-5304
Expertise
Education
University of the Philippines College of Medicine
Medical SchoolJohn H Stroger Hospital of Cook County
ResidencyUniv of Rochester (Strong Memorial)
FellowshipUniversity of Western Ontario (Schulich School of Medicine)
Fellowship/ResearchInsurance
- Aetna Choice POS II Local (excluding National General STM plan, I-35 Preferred Plan, and HCA, Advent Health, and NKC Hospital employee plans)
- Aetna Elect Choice
- Aetna Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan
- Aetna First Health Network (excluding limited benefit plans)
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna HMO Local
- Aetna Managed Choice
- Aetna Medicare Assure (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Core Value HMO
- Aetna Medicare Plan (Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Premier and Premier Plus HMO
- Aetna Medicare Premier Preferred HMO
- Aetna Missouri Preferred
- Aetna Open Choice PPO
- Aetna Select
- Aetna Select Local
- Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)
- Aetna UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO)
- Aetna Workers Comp
- American Health Advantage-Missouri Medicare Advantage
- BCBS of Kansas (call provider)
- BCBS of Kansas Blue Choice Preferred Care Blue PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Blue Select Plus (UCMO and City of KCMO)
- BCBS of Kansas City Federal PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Freedom Network PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Freedom Network Select PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Preferred Care
- BCBS of Kansas City Preferred Care Blue
- BCBS of Kansas City Traditional
- BCBS of Kansas Federal
- BCBS of Kansas Traditional
- BCBS of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO
- Blue KC Medicare Advantage HMO
- Blue KC Medicare Advantage PPO
- Century Health Solutions (PPO)
- Cigna Connect/Simple Choice KC Market
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna OAP
- Cigna PPO
- CompResults/CompAlliance (WC) PPO
- Health Choice of Northwest Missouri (PPO)
- HealthSCOPE Benefits (Orsheln Industries)
- Healthy Blue MO Medicaid (Missouri offices)
- Home State Health Plan Missouri Medicaid (Missouri practices)
- Humana
- Humana Choice PPO
- Humana ChoiceCare PPO
- Humana Community HMO
- Humana Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Gold Plus HMO SNP - Medicare Advantage
- Humana Honor PPO
- Humana Kansas City PPOx
- Humana Medicare Advantage Team Care Gold HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Team Care Gold PPO
- Humana National POS-Open Access Plans
- Humana Preferred PPO
- Humana SmartExpress PPO
- Humana SmartNet PPO
- Humana SmartSuite PPO
- HumanaOne PPO
- Integrated Health Plan PPO
- Kansas Health Advantage/Kansas Superior Select, Inc (KSSI) Medicare Advantage
- Medica Connect
- Medica Select
- Medicare
- MultiPlan/PCHS (PPO)
- Occupational Health Management PPO (WC)
- OHA Networks (WC)
- OHARA Managed Care (WC)
- Private Healthcare Systems PPO
- Provider Partners Health Plan
- ProviDRs Care Network PPO (formerly WPPA)
- Sunflower State Health Plan Kansas Medicaid (Kansas practices)
- TRICARE WEST
- Triwest Veterans Affairs Patient Centered Community Care
- UHC Medicare Erickson Advantage plans-KC
- United Healthcare - AARP Medicare Advantage Choice Plans
- United Healthcare - AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot
- United Healthcare - All Savers Insurance Company POS
- United Healthcare - Choice
- United Healthcare - Choice Plus
- United Healthcare - Community Plan (KS Practices, KanCare, Kansas Medicaid)
- United Healthcare - Community Plan (MO practices, Missouri Medicaid)
- United Healthcare - Core and Core Essential
- United Healthcare - Definity Health Reimbursement Account POS
- United Healthcare - Definity Health Savings Account POS
- United Healthcare - Golden Rule HMO (HMO & PPO)
- United Healthcare - Indemnity
- United Healthcare - Managed Indemnity
- United Healthcare - Navigate
- United Healthcare - Options PPO
- United Healthcare - Select
- United Healthcare - Select Plus
- United Healthcare - United Health One
- United Healthcare Individual Exchange Benefit Plan (IEX) MO and KS Plans Only
- UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete Choice
- UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete HMO
- UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete PPO
- UnitedHealthcare - Dual Complete SNP PPO (MO and KS)
- UnitedHealthcare - Group Medicare Advantage PPO
- UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Complete
- UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Gold SNP
- UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Silver SNP
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
239 ratings, 31 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2025
Dr Lee is a wonderful doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2024
I was impressed by how well he listened, how he took notes by have even though his nurse was taking computer notes, and he he asked good questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Very good doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Love Dr Lee!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2024
he's the best! Love him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
Dr. Lee listens and is concerned. He treated me with respect and compassion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Dr Lee listened to my concerns and was informative and thorough in his seeking to understand my health concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2024
After 15 years of problems he's the FIRST cardiac dr to give me a tilt table test. He was extremely kind and worth the wait. I didn't feel rushed. I would absolutely continue care with dr. Lee
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2024
Dr Lee is phenomenal. He made me feel so taken care of! I trust him with my life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
Dr. Lee was very nice and took his time with me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Dr Lee is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
I was Dr Lee's last patient of the day and I did not feel like I was the last. He apologized for being behind and did not rush at all!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Dr Lee is a superb doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2024
I feel like there should be more providers like Dr. Lee that truly listen and care for the wellbeing of their patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2024
We love Dr. Lee.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Thank you, Dr Lee, for keeping current on new treatment options, and for understanding the challenges. I really do appreciate you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Very caring staff. Appointment was on time. Dr. Lee was very attentive and spent plenty of time with me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2024
Dr. Lee has my greatest respect. He is a wonderful physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2024
Dr. Lee is always very thoughtful and reflective of all my health issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Dr. Lee is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2024
Our Dr took notes! Wow. We are very happy and impressed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2024
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2024
Dr Lee does a wonderful job of listening, is very patient and thoughtful with questions, is excellent at explaining options in laymen's language, takes his time to let you think, and thoroughly allows you to get out all your questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Dr. Lee has the best bedside manner. He is warm and friendly. You can tell that he is truly listening to your concerns. He is very easy to talk to. He really is extraordinary. I'm so lucky to be his patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2024
Dr. Lee was exceptional. He was thorough, asked relevant questions, showed compassion and concern, took the time to teach and explain things, and made my visit extremely positive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2024
Dr. Lee was great and took time to listen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2024
Dr Lee a by far the best I've ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2024
Dr Lee is always engaged and takes time to really listen to any concerns I have. I love this office and feel well cared for which is especially important to me since we're talking about my heart!