Simon Lee, MD

Called on ¹¹⁄₁₈ 10:45am
The first time they answered the phone in Chinese once i spoke English she put me on hold for 5 min
All I asked was if they accept my insurance something anyone answering phones at a doc office should know
The second time I called back and was placed on hold for 5 min again
The third time I called back and asked again this time I’m upset
The lady on the phone starts yelling at me the kinds of insurance they take
If you knew all this time why did you put me on hold for 5 min 3 different times
I am 2^nd generation Chinese but don’t speak it
And Ive experienced this type of treatment before
All because I don’t speak Chinese

The best experience I have had for an i693 medical examination.
I needed a last minute urgent appointment for a medical examination, and other places didn’t have available appointments soon. Thankfully, I found Dr. Simon Lee’s office number and called to make an appointment with no hassle. The front desk woman was very friendly and helpful.
Compared to my previous experience with another physician in Sacramento:
–Faster and efficient service (total of 1hour vs. 2.5 hours at another place)
–Cheap $ 150 vs. $ 300+ at other places
–Professional staff (other clinics can be surprisingly unprofessional)
Definitely recommended! Don’t forget your id, vaccination records and your filled i693 form.
CASH ONLY as expected from Chinatown.

Best place for GC medical exam. Pay less, get it done fast and most of all friendly staff with gentle Doctor. What more does anyone want!

i went there for immigration physical exam. dr lee is nice and knows well about the paperwork. staff are friendly. price is cheap.

I visited this place for medical checks and vaccination. He and his staffs were friendly and really professional.

What a great Dr. I was really impressed with Dr Lee & the ease of getting an apt at his Chinatown clinic. As other Unilocalers have mentioned most other clinics are charging in excess of $ 600 for a green card medical… which seems outrageous… perhaps because they were the first clinic on the list. Dr lee was friendly, efficient & overall had a really nice demeanor. $ 140 cash for a tuberculosis shot & appointment… great value.

If you are looking for a Civil Surgeon, look no further! After I read fellow Unilocalers’ reviews, I decided to take my medical exam here. The receptionist was very efficient and helpful telling me what to bring/​prepare in advance when I made an appointment. Dr. Lee was gentle and nice, and the examination went really smooth/​quick. I did not need to get immunization shots and left the clinic with a sealed envelope in my hand within 30 minutes from my second appointment time. The total cost was $ 140, much more reasonable than other doctors!

The immigration exam costs $ 150; a lot cheaper compared to other civil surgeons in SF. The service is quick and efficient and only takes about 30 minutes. After Dr. Lee’s office visit, you will be sent to a laboratory for blood test. You will need to go back to the clinic to collect your final report after two days.
Have your ID, I-​693 form and immunization records ready. This is a CASH only clinic.

i went there for immigration medical examination. Dr. Simon is really nice and friendly. He tried to chat with me when he was giving 3 shots in few second. I didn’t even notice it was all done. Thank him!

First of all, thanks for Jon H. for your comments and suggestions. Your description is very very helpful. And I totally agree that the Dr. Lee is very nice and friendly… and YES… reasonable charge. Others places will come up at least $ 400 which is the based price and not include others vaccine and medication. The process finishes within 3 days… super fast. In overall, great price, quick service, nice doctor… as good as it gets…

Needed a Civil Surgeon for a USCIS I-​693 medical examination form in order to apply for a green card. Most of the doctors in SF charge a significant amount of money to do the medical examination (read: other places run by, ahem, ‘western’ doctors, can charge up to $ 400). Dr. Lee charged $ 150 + $ 10 for a mandatory flu shot (if your exam falls in the USCIS-​defined flu season dates and you haven’t had one). I had a great experience with Dr. Lee. Avoided the other civil surgeons in SF because of the Unilocal reviews there. Why pay nearly 300% at a different doctor that will give you a bad experience? The price variation leads me to believe how scammy a lot of US doctors and the US health care system can be. In fact, a higher price probably indicates worse care because that doctor is probably about the financial bottom line, not your best interests. Anyways, enough of the rant.
It was real simple to book. I called and I could come in immediately to do the exam. What’s great is that he’s in SF on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Burlingame on Tues/​Thurs. He was very friendly, felt like he got to know me personally. Speaks perfect English and Cantonese (probably Mandarin too). Took all my information appropriately and gave me my shot. Afterwards, had to pay for it. As a caution, they take CASH ONLY. So make sure you have enough cash. There’s a Bank of America ATM outside on the streetside as part of the same building. Then afterwards, had to walk over to a clinic one-​block away to get my blood drawn for the test. That was very easy too.
Came back two days for Tb reaction result and to pickup the forms. Fast and easy. Asked for a copy of the sealed form.
One of the nicest doctors I’ve ever met. Helps a lot of the underprivileged elderly, which seems to be the clientele there. Kudos for that.
Pro-​tips:
–Download and fill-​out your information on the I-​693 form so that they can transcribe your personal information without mistakes
–Bring ID
–Bring cash
–Bring ALL your vaccination records — you must do that for ANY doctor filling out the forms, you will have to pay for any vaccinations that you don’t have
–Keep in mind that he’s there on Mon/​Wed/​Fri
–Keep in mind that you have to do a 2^nd visit (this applies to any doctor doing the I-​693 exam because they have to see your Tb reaction result)
–Ask for a copy of the sealed form

Offices in both San Francisco and in the Peninsula. Easy to get an appointment. Too early to tell how good of a doctor he actually is, but so far, he’s been a-​ok. I’m still alive, but still got some residual symtoms.

I needed a Primary Care Physician near my office, and Dr. Lee showed up as accepting patients. He was able to see me the following day, so I made the switch.
Right in the heart of Chinatown, Dr. Lee’s office has everything printed in Chinese and English, has Chinese television running, and lots of Chinese reading material… made me feel like I was back in Singapore!
My reason for visiting was to get a referral, and Dr. Lee was super efficient about it. He asked me a few general health questions and then went to get the referral. Turned out his regular podiatrist referral was out of town, so he let me select my own specialist based on how soon they could see me. SO convenient. Thanks Dr. Lee.

Came here for a quick checkup and Dr Lee was patient and friendly. Tiny office space but well-​run and efficient.