Nita Lee, MD
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics/Gynecology
Nita Karnik Lee, MD, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of women with gynecologic malignancies. Her focus is on providing comprehensive and compassionate care to women diagnosed with ovarian, uterine, cervical, vulvar or vaginal cancers. She is skilled in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotic surgery for gynecologic cancers and complex benign gynecologic conditions.
Dr. Lee’s research interests include cancer survivorship, cancer disparities, and clinical trials focusing on new therapies for ovarian, uterine and cervical cancers. She is an active member of the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG), a cooperative research group supported by the National Cancer Institute.
Her recent funded research focuses on endometrial cancer survivorship and the importance of healthy lifestyle change after diagnosis. She is also interested in the screening, prevention, and early detection of gynecologic cancers by educating providers and patients.
Practice Locations
The University of Chicago Medicine
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine
5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
University of Chicago Obstetrics
and Gynecology Specialty Services
Pavilion A
1890 Silver Cross Boulevard, Suite 475
New Lenox, IL 60451
Year Started Practice
2004
Board Certifications
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gynecologic Oncology
Medical School
Tulane University
Internship and Residency
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago
Fellowship
University of California at San Francisco Medical Center
Stanford University Hospital, CA
Memberships
Gynecologic Oncology Group
Society of Gynecologic Oncology
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Office Phone
(773) 702-6721
Office Fax
(773) 702-5411
Office Postal Address
Nita Lee, MD,
The University of Chicago Medicine
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 2050
Chicago, IL 60637
