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Simon J Lehtinen, MD
Accepting New Patients
UVA Health Provider

Simon J Lehtinen, MD

Internal Medicine

Primary Phone Number
Fax Number
434.244.9442

Additional Locations

Bio & Overview

Dr. Lehtinen joined the UVA faculty in 2015 and practices general internal medicine. He has a special interest in medical education, including trainee well-being and mentorship. He serves as a mentor for clinical performance development and will become a clinical development coach for the School of Medicine starting in 2018. In addition, he serves as a mentor for the Generalist Scholars Program.

Dr. Lehtinen was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada and grew up moving around, mostly in the Carolinas in addition to living in France on two occasions. He attended Furman University, before completing medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina. Following medical school, he moved to Charlottesville to complete residency training in internal medicine at UVA.

He and his wife share a common interest in food and cooking, which leads them to try new restaurants in Charlottesville and to cook new recipes in their time outside of work. In addition, Dr. Lehtinen enjoys traveling and visiting with family and friends, and is an automotive enthusiast. 

Academic Information

Department
Medicine
Academic Role
Associate Professor
Division
General Internal Medicine
Gender
Male
Languages
French, English
Age Groups Seen
Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)
Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)

Reviews

305 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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Overall
4.9 Out of 5
Provider showed concern
Provider explained things clearly
Provider included you in decisions
Provider discussed treatment options
Likelihood of recommending this provider

57 Patient Comments

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Dr Lehtinen is a true professional, always attentive and thoroughly explains everything, never rushing through the appointment.
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Dr. Lehtinen has always been serious about his work and wants to get to the bottom of things regarding the issues at hand. He had been very professional, and concerned about my issues and asking me to consider alternatives I may not have thought of. I hope you will keep doctors like him at UVA. He is a credit to his profession.
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Dr Lehtinen is an exceptional physician
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Medical student and doctor were great.
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Dr. Lehtinen was superb! He was very thorough, answered all my questions/concerns and was very supportive, reassuring and understanding.
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I appreciate the fact that Dr. Lehtinen is willing to consider alternative options that may help avoid certain medications instead of telling me there is only one way.