Dr. Nita Lee

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nita Karnik Lee, MD, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of women with gynecologic malignancies, focusing on providing comprehensive and compassionate care for women diagnosed with ovarian, uterine, cervical, vulvar, and 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, with her recent funded research focusing on endometrial cancer survivorship and the importance of healthy lifestyle changes post-diagnosis. Dr. Lee is also interested in screening, prevention, early detection of gynecologic cancers, and educating both providers and patients.

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Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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Reading
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IELTS
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Overall
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Department of Philosophy