About Dr. Chris Lee

Dental Sleep Medicine Doctor in Lenoir City, TN

Dedicated exclusively to dental sleep medicine, offering personalized, non-surgical sleep apnea care.

Dental Sleep Medicine Doctors

A Specialty Practice Focused Exclusively on Sleep Medicine

Welcome to Sleep Well East Tennessee. Dr. Chris Lee and Dr. David Lee are dental sleep medicine doctors serving Lenoir City, West Knoxville, and Oak Ridge, TN, with personalized, non-surgical sleep apnea care. The practice is built exclusively around sleep medicine, so every appointment focuses on one thing: helping you breathe and sleep better. We welcome new patients and accept a wide range of insurance plans, including Medicare, Veterans Administration (VA), Department of Energy (DOE), and Department of Labor (DOL) benefits.

Dr. Lee built Sleep Well East Tennessee as a dedicated sleep medicine practice, because sleep apnea deserves specialized attention. From your first visit to your final follow-up, every step is guided by deep expertise in airway health.

Exclusively Sleep Medicine

Focused airway & sleep apnea care

Direct Insurance Guidance

Medicare, VA & major plans

Dr. Chris Lee, DMD, dental sleep medicine doctor at Sleep Well East Tennessee

Dr. Chris Lee

Dental Sleep Medicine Expert

Dr. Chris Lee founded Sleep Well East Tennessee as a practice devoted entirely to sleep medicine. He treats obstructive sleep apnea, chronic snoring, and related airway conditions with custom oral appliance therapy, and takes the time to make sure every patient understands their options before starting treatment.

Accepting New Patients
Meet the Team

The Doctors of Sleep Well East Tennessee

The doctors and care team of Sleep Well East Tennessee

Dr. David Lee

Dr. David Lee joins Sleep Well East Tennessee bringing the same commitment to non-surgical, patient-first sleep apnea care. His full biography and photo are coming soon.

Dr. Jovie Nusser

Full biography and photo coming soon.

Dr. Steven Miller

Full biography and photo coming soon.

Dr. Justin Lee

Full biography and photo coming soon.

Training & Credentials

Details coming soon — we look forward to sharing Dr. Lee’s full professional background as soon as it is confirmed. This section will include his dental education, advanced training in dental sleep medicine, and relevant board certifications.

Board eligibility & credentials verification in progress

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

Dr. Lee is actively affiliated with professional organizations focused on sleep medicine. A complete list of memberships will be added here at launch.

AASMSleep Medicine Member
AADSMDental Sleep Medicine
Dr. Lee’s Approach

Dr. Lee’s Approach to Patient Care

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Education First — Understanding Your Options Before You Commit

You won’t be rushed into a treatment plan. Dr. Lee takes time to explain how sleep apnea affects your health, how oral appliance therapy works, and what you can expect during treatment. Many patients say they finally understand their condition after meeting with him. This education-first philosophy helps you feel confident before you say yes.

Comprehensive, no-pressure sleep apnea consulting
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Insurance Navigation You Don’t Have to Figure Out Alone

Insurance coverage for sleep apnea treatment can be confusing, especially when it comes to Medicare, VA benefits, or federal worker plans. Dr. Lee’s team actively guides you through the reimbursement process — they don’t just hand you a form and walk away. You’ll know your benefits upfront, with no surprises.

Active coverage coordination & pre-authorizations
Local Care, Exceptional Quality

Serving Lenoir City and East Tennessee Communities

With three locations in Lenoir City, West Knoxville, and Oak Ridge, Sleep Well East Tennessee makes quality sleep care accessible across the region, including nearby communities like Loudon, Maryville, Alcoa, and Clinton. As dental sleep medicine experts, Dr. Chris Lee and Dr. David Lee offer a local option for high-quality sleep apnea care — no long drives to a hospital sleep center. Whether you live near Tellico Village or work at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, your sleep health journey starts here.

Lenoir CityWest KnoxvilleOak RidgeLoudonMaryvilleAlcoaClinton

Our Locations

Serving

Lenoir City · West Knoxville · Oak Ridge, TN

Phone

(865) 986-3514

Scheduling

By Appointment

Sleep Well East TennesseeLenoir City · West Knoxville · Oak Ridge, TN
Patient FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Chris Lee

Dr. Lee treats obstructive sleep apnea, chronic snoring, and related sleep-disordered breathing. He focuses on oral appliance therapy as a CPAP alternative for patients who struggle with traditional machines. He also provides screening for bruxism (teeth grinding) and TMJ issues when they connect to airway health.

Comfortable sleep consultation environment

Ready to Finally Sleep Through the Night?

Schedule a consultation and discover whether oral appliance therapy is the right solution for you. Your first visit includes a personalized sleep evaluation, treatment options review, and insurance verification.