Naomi Lee, MD

"I love the intellectual challenge of a diagnostic conundrum and the marvel of a therapeutic breakthrough, but putting these in the context of a patient’s life story is what makes my job the best job in the world. I strive to connect with patients, understand their health as it fits within their life story and empower them to live their best life. I spent the first 12 years of my career caring for hospitalized, medically complex patients undergoing surgery. I have a passion for caring for medically complex patients. At the same time, this experience has made me very dedicated to prevention and health promotion. I enjoy the full spectrum of general internal medicine and am excited to be returning to primary care and to the Capitol Hill neighborhood where I grew up. Membership medicine is a good fit for me because it is built on the idea that the patient-physician relationship is the foundation of good medicine. At Wise Patient Internal Medicine I have the time to get to know my patients and the mandate to prioritize high quality patient care over all else. When not at work, I am usually on the sidelines of a soccer field or otherwise spending time with my husband and our three kids. I am happiest when outdoors and seek out experiences in nature where I get to feel my smallness: star gazing, ocean going or snowshoeing in feet of fresh powder."

"You Will Be Listened To We will take time to understand your values and personal vision of wellness. On average, a traditional primary care doctor will see between 3-4 patients an hour; at Wise Patient we schedule 2 patients an hour. Discussing options with patients is a responsibility we take seriously, and consider your healthcare a partnership. We will take excellent care of you and provide you with information to help you take care of yourself. You Will Take Part In Decisions About Your Care We believe information is a critical tool for better health, so we invest in your health education. We want to be confident that you and the Wise Patient Team are on the same page. When we share statistics about disease risk to you, we will personalize them to your unique situation. Your Busy Schedule Will Be Respected We want it to be rare that you wait. To that end, we will ask you to provide us with a practical amount of pre-visit information and to show up on time. Our system of work flow emphasizes preparation and time awareness. We pledge to continually improve our scheduling methods to maintain your access to the clinic, including for same-day and short-notice appointments. Your Health Will Benefit From Our Independence Wise Patient is not influenced by the financial motivations of a large institution. If we refer you for outside testing or to an outside specialist, you can be confident that we believe it is in your best interest. Without external pressure to refer you to one particular hospital’s group, Dr. Warren, Dr. Beda and Dr. Lee have the opportunity to refer you to the most qualified specialist for your unique situation. Your Medical Record Will Be Electronic Our use of electronic health records (EHR) will make your medical care safer, more successful, and more efficient. All medical tasks such as lab and imaging tests are tracked until results are available, and overdue results are flagged for follow-up. We can use our EHR to generate lists of our patients who have concerning test values or are behind in screening measures. That is powerful. You Will Have Your Own Personal Online Patient Portal The Patient Portal is an easy way to see and schedule upcoming appointments, exchange messages with the Wise Patient Team, review your medications and test results, and access Dr. Warren’s, Dr. Beda’s, and Dr. Lee’s full assessment and plan after each visit – all information exchanged through the Patient Portal is encrypted and HIPAA compliant."