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. Dr. Lee is skilled in minimally invasive surgical techniques and robotic surgery for gynecologic cancers and complex benign gynecologic conditions. Her 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 emphasizes the importance of healthy lifestyle changes following the diagnosis of endometrial cancer. Dr. Lee is also involved in screening, prevention, and early detection of gynecologic cancers, educating both providers and patients.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaches and oversees clinical care for gynecologic oncology patients, engaging in research focused on cancer survivorship and disparities.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy