Overview
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.
Dr. Lee is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Building B, Washington, DC 20016
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Valerie Lee
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Valerie Lee?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Valerie Lee by calling their office at 202-660-6500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Valerie Lee a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Valerie Lee is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pancreatic Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Valerie Lee specialize in?
While Dr. Valerie Lee is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Valerie Lee participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Valerie Lee has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Valerie Lee's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Valerie Lee accept my insurance?
Dr. Valerie Lee accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-660-6500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Colorectal CancerDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
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- Ampullary CancerDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Anal CancerDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Appendix CancerDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Appendix Cancer.
- Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- PancreatoblastomaDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatoblastoma.
- Experienced
- AgranulocytosisDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)