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Valerie Lee

Valerie Lee, MD

Medical Oncology

Accepting New Patients
5.0 of 5 stars158 ratings, 77 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Valerie Lee

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Oncology

Background

Valerie Lee, M.D., is a medical oncologist with the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, as well as an instructor of medical oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Dr. Lee has an expertise in management of gastrointestinal malignancies, including gastric, colon and pancreatobiliary cancers. 

Dr. Lee earned her medical degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed a residency in internal medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital, followed by a fellowship in medical oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Lee is currently earning her Certificate in Science of Clinical Investigation at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. 

Dr. Lee is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. 

Dr. Lee manages multiple early phase trials and her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals. Her research interests include clinical trials for patients with gastrointestinal malignancies, and combining traditional chemotherapies with immunotherapy to improve survival and quality of life for patients. She has received a Cancer Center Training grant for research on molecular targets for cancer detection and treatment and has spoken at numerous conferences on updates in gastrointestinal malignancies. 

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

  • Early Study Results Show Guadecitabine Effective for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer. Oncology Nurse Advisor (04/27/2016)

Research Summary

Dr. Lee's research interests include clinical trials for patients with gastrointestinal malignancies, with a particular focus on combining traditional chemotherapies with immunotherapy to improve survival and quality of life for patients.

Selected Publications

  • Lee V, Cheng H, Li G, Saif MW. "Quality of life in patients with pancreatic cancer." JOP : Journal of the pancreas. 2012; 13(2):182-4.

  • Lee V, Goyal A, Hsu CC, Jacobson JS, Rodriguez RD, Siegel AB. "Dietary supplement use among patients with hepatocellular carcinoma." Integrative cancer therapies. 2015; 14(1):35-41.

  • Siegel AB, Goyal A, Salomao M, Wang S, Lee V, Hsu C, Rodriguez R, Hershman DL, Brown RS Jr, Neugut AI, Emond J, Kato T, Samstein B, Faleck D, Karagozian R. "Serum adiponectin is associated with worsened overall survival in a prospective cohort of hepatocellular carcinoma patients." Oncology. 2015; 88(1):57-68. NIHMSID: NIHMS626123

  • Siegel AB, Narayan R, Rodriguez R, Goyal A, Jacobson JS, Kelly K, Ladas E, Lunghofer PJ, Hansen RJ, Gustafson DL, Flaig TW, Tsai WY, Wu DP, Lee V, Greenlee H. "A phase I dose-finding study of silybin phosphatidylcholine (milk thistle) in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma." Integrative cancer therapies. 2014; 13(1):46-53. NIHMSID: NIHMS493511

  • Young RJ, Lee V, Peck KK, Sierra T, Zhang Z, Jacks LM, Holodny AI. "Diffusion tensor imaging and tractography of the corticospinal tract in the presence of enlarged Virchow-Robin spaces." Journal of neuroimaging : official journal of the American Society of Neuroimaging. 2014; 24(1):79-82. NIHMSID: NIHMS750139

Memberships

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology

Locations

  1. Sibley Memorial Hospital
    • 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Washington, DC 20016

    Expertise

    Education

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Fellowship, Oncology, 2016

    New York-Presbyterian Columbia

    Residency, Internal Medicine, 2014

    Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

    Medical Education, MD, 2011

    Board Certifications

    Medical Oncology

    American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016

    Internal Medicine

    American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014

    Insurance

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    • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
    • MultiPlan
    • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
    • Point Comfort Underwriters
    • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
    • UnitedHealthcare
    • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

    Ratings & Reviews

    5 out of 5

    158 ratings, 77 reviews

    The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/17/2025

      Dr. Lee is amazing! She is super smart, kind, and patient. I could not ask for a better provider.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/17/2025

      Very pleasant and seemed pleased with my health and progress. Made sure I had all questions answered. A good doctor!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/12/2025

      Dr Lee was great - very professional and showed concern for my well being and helped schedule next visit easily

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/3/2025

      Dr. Valerie Lee, my oncologist, is excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/31/2025

      Dr. Valerie Lee is excellent.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/29/2025

      Dr Lee is kind, caring, and professional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/27/2025

      Dr Lee is the best

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/21/2025

      Couldn't be more satisfied with Dr. Lee and the rest of her team.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/15/2025

      Very nice visit

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/13/2025

      Dr. Valerie Lee is a very compassionate and caring doctor. She explained everything to me patiently. And she answered all my questions to my utmost satisfaction...

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/6/2025

      Dr. Lee continues to be a thorough, competent and compassionate medical professional. I am grateful that she is orchestrating my cancer care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/3/2025

      Smart,!great listener,compassionate

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/30/2024

      Dr Lee is phenomenal. She has incredible empathy and care for me and has always made me feel prioritized.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/30/2024

      Dr Lee was so very concerned, very warm and positive. Spent A LOT of time AND drew diagram, hand wrote EVERYTHING! We left her feeling very well informed, and with such a great feeling about meeting her. And so blessed to have her on our team! Absolutely exceptional! Her energy is amazing!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/18/2024

      Dr. Lee is not only a consummate professional, but she is approachable and takes the time needed to go over things. She has been incredible. A literal lifesaver.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/11/2024

      Very kind and concerned about me

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/9/2024

      Dr. Lee is the model of physician that everyone should strive for. She is efficient, caring, knowledgable, listens, and takes the time to ensure not only the clinical/medical issues are treated, but also provides peace of mind by taking the time to ensure we understand results and next steps.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/4/2024

      I like them all.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/4/2024

      Another seamless visit.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/27/2024

      Extremely clear and careful discussion of a complex and technical plan for my future

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/27/2024

      Dr Lee is the best.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/20/2024

      Very thorough and clear explanation of issue and options.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/18/2024

      Dr. Lee began our appointment by mentioning that she (like myself) is a visual person. She drew diagrams as she engaged with me in conversation. The diagrams greatly enhanced our discussion about my illness and prescribed treatment.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/18/2024

      Dr. Valerie Lee is truly amazing, professional, caring, and patient. I am so thankful that she is in my network of highly qualified doctors and surgeons.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/13/2024

      Dr. Lee is awesome!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/13/2024

      Dr Lee was/is very attentive to my concerns, as well as very thorough with condition updates and options for treatment. Dr Lee is a very good communicator, very knowledgeable about my condition, and is respectful of my decisions. I've been to CTCA in ATL as well as WVU cancer center, in Morgantown, as well as CAMC cancer center in Charleston, and I can say without a doubt Dr Lee is the best specialist I've ever been to. This is why I drive 6 hrs to get her opinion and care. Very professional and punctual, I couldn't ask for better care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/11/2024

      Dr. Lee took the time to explain the pathology report in terms I understood and gave me a thorough and detailed description of the origin and progression of my cancer and the available options for remission.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/4/2024

      Excellent knowledge and communicative skills. Great empathy and concern.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/1/2024

      I first met Dr. Lee in August, 2019 when my husband was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She provided superb care for him, and while I am devastated to now be her patient, I am exceptionally grateful to be a partner with such a knowledge and caring doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/30/2024

      Dr Lee is extremely expert and wonderfully empathetic. I've been seeing her for awhile, and she remembers visits from years ago. I strongly approve of her professionalism and caregiving.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/23/2024

      Dr. Lee is the very best. I always felt comfortable and well cared for with her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/21/2024

      Courteous and professional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/14/2024

      Excellent listener; Excellent communicator

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/14/2024

      Dr. Lee is very caring and compassionate. She explained everything regarding my care to my satisfaction.She is very professional and super nice!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/9/2024

      Just an excellent experience from start to finish. I could not be happier with care you have provided.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/7/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/2/2024

      Excelent in all respects

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/30/2024

      I greatly enjoyed being with Dr. Valerie Lee. She was vey helpful to me. Thank you, Dr. Lee.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/25/2024

      Dr Valerie Lee is the best -- smart, attentive, excellent at explaining her assessment of my medical situation.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/23/2024

      Dr Lee is highly professional, courteous and caring Dr Valerie

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/16/2024

      Dr Lee consistently provides excellent care. She is a good listener and always addresses my concerns. Her suggestions are almost always spot on.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/11/2024

      Dr. Lee is very knowledgable about my condition. My visit was to obtain a second opinion on the treatment I have been receiving from another provider. She demonstrated a wonderful bedside manner In describing the challenges of pancreatic cancer. She helped provide my wife and I with visibility on options for searching out clinical trials, should the current protocols I'm on not work. We left the office feeling as if Dr. Lee had become a partner in my treatment.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/11/2024

      Dr Lee and my team saved my life in 2019. How can I not love them ?!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/9/2024

      Dr Lee is amazing. She listens carefully, responds immediately, and knows her craft.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/9/2024

      She is excellent and very caring

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/9/2024

      Exceptionally good.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/4/2024

      Dr Lee was so professional knowledgeable friendly thorough explained everything. So grateful for her help.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/4/2024

      Perfect

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/30/2024

      Excellent communication. She took time to listen to my questions and provided detailed information in a manner that I could understand... Very caring and knowledgeable, she was wonderful.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/21/2024

      Dr Lee has an excellent repour with her patients. She is professional and encourages me to seek other's opinions and balance them with hers. She shares her honest medical perspectives, but also allows me to ask questions that sometimes may not make sense, but give me comfort in dealing with my condition. I always feel better after our calls and she shares her optimism that I am progressing within appropriate parameters. She respects other doctors' opinions and respectfully compares and contrasts her approach and concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/19/2024

      Dr Lee a skilled physician enlists [Patients] participation as she explains in detail her situation

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/14/2024

      Very thorough and informative.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/24/2024

      Knowledgeable and explains things so that I understand.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/22/2024

      Dr. Lee is the best!!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/8/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/8/2024

      Excellent & caring physician

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/8/2024

      Dr. Valerie Lee is an excellent doctor. From the first time we met she was kind, professional and clear in her explanations. I feel that I had the best doctor working for my health and wellness. I highly recommend her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/3/2024

      Dr.Valerie Lee is an excellent listener and a clinician. She responds promptly to my chart messages.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/1/2024

      Outstanding. Very detailed in explaining my issues and way forward

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/26/2024

      Compassionate, knowledgeable, Realistic & honest

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/26/2024

      Excellent provider nothing to complain

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/17/2024

      Dr Lee is thorough and on point with any treatment recommended. I trust she knows her stuff.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/12/2024

      Dr. Lee is absolutely superb in every respect of her medical care of me. I am most fortunate to receive it!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/5/2024

      Excellent service, Dr. Lee is a very skilled and attentive doctor who insoires confidence.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/5/2024

      Entire team is thoughtful, kind and excellent.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/5/2024

      Dr Lee is top notch.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/15/2024

      I like that I have a team of care providers who provide support and care with Dr. Lee leading the team.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/13/2024

      Caring, thoughtful and knowledgeable.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/24/2024

      Kind, compassionate and knowledgeable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/24/2024

      Love Dr. Lee. She has helped me through my journey with cancer.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/17/2024

      Dr Lee has given me caring and compassionate attention during all the years I have been seeing her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/15/2024

      Dr Lee is wonderful and a very caring physician

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/10/2024

      Dr Lee is professional, sensitive and Informative to concerns, a good listener, doesnt rush the meeting, and appropriately candid. She has a kind and comforting demeanor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/8/2024

      Valerie Lee is very thorough and attentive, with the strategy and best possible solution to the problems that occur. High professionalism and excellent doctor-patience communication skills.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/8/2024

      Awesome.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/8/2024

      My provider took the time to explain the situation very carefully and answered my questions clearly.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/3/2024

      ABSOLUTELY TOP QUALITY PROFESSIONAL