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Nita (Karnik) Lee, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Chicago, IL

NitaKarnik(Karnik)LeeMDMPH

Obstetrics & Gynecology • Chicago, IL

Gynecologic Oncology

Associate Professor of Obstetrics/Gynecology, University of Chicago Medicine

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  • Office

    5841 S Maryland Ave
    Chicago, IL 60637
    Phone+1 888-824-0200
    Fax+1 773-702-5411

Summary

  • Dr. Nita Lee is an obstetrician/gynecologist in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Silver Cross Hospital, University of Chicago Medical Center, and Northwest Community Hospital. She received her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and has been in practice 17 years. She specializes in gynecologic oncology and is experienced in general obstetrics and gynecology, gynecologic oncology, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, 2007
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2000 - 2004
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 2000
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Gynecologic Oncology

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2004 - Present
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2004 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Most Compassionate Doctor American Registry

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • UCMed Receives $300,000 Grant from American Cancer Society for Patient Navigation Program
    UCMed Receives $300,000 Grant from American Cancer Society for Patient Navigation ProgramMarch 27th, 2023
  • UChicago Medicine Receives American Cancer Society Grant for Oncology Patient Navigation Program
    UChicago Medicine Receives American Cancer Society Grant for Oncology Patient Navigation ProgramJanuary 12th, 2023
  • Study Finds Hair Straightening Chemicals Associated with Higher Risk of Uterine Cancer
    Study Finds Hair Straightening Chemicals Associated with Higher Risk of Uterine CancerNovember 12th, 2022
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