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Valerie Lee

Valerie Lee, MD

Medical Oncology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Valerie Lee

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Oncology

Johns Hopkins Physician

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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 assistant professor 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 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.

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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
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Oncology, 2016
  • Residency: New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University, Internal Medicine, 2014
  • Medical Education: Columbia University in the City of New York, 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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  • Aetna
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthSmart/Accel
  • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
  • MultiPlan
  • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
  • Point Comfort Underwriters
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

196 ratings, 94 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.

Overall Rating by Patient
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Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2026

    Exceptional! Very well informed, very thorough and answers all questions. Have always come back from her meetings feeling great and reassured!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    Caring and detailed in explanations

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    Dr. Lee is a professional, considerate and caring doctor. I have recommended her to many people - she's great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    As usual, Dr. Lee provided excellent care and medical advice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    Dr Valerie Lee is excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    She is excellent. I feel I have received fabulous care at Johns Hopkins.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    She seems very knowledgable and familiar with all the available treatments. She is warm and friendly, provides complete information ,answers all my questions and solicits my opinion. She always spends sufficient time with me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Dr Lee has made me feel very well taken care of

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Dr.Lee is very patient and knowledgeable. She explained the scan results very well and always gives honest suggestions. I am happy to have her as my doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    Dr. Lee is truly an asset to Sibley. She goes above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and cared for. She takes the time to call and explain results. She's a 20 out of 10!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    She obviously is an extremely good doctor and in addition is kind and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Dr. Lee remembered me from my last visit, and apologized for being slightly late for this last viisit. She reviewed with me the results of my bloodwork in language that was easy to comprehend.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Dr. Lee is thorough in her examination; explains medical diagnosis In language I can comprehend; and empathetic to my situation. Very efficient: Dr. Lee set up the requirements for my next visit immediately.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    Dr. Lee is the best! Super smart and super kind. Blessed to have her helping me and my family.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    Dr Lee is excellent in explaining each detail of my condition and progress if any. Listens to my questions. I walk out feeling that I have gotten the best care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    I love Dr. Lee and her assistant [staff]. They have provided me with excellent care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Dr. Lee is a brilliant, caring, compassionate oncologist who saved my life from Stage 4 cancer. I have referred multiple friends and coworkers who had a similar experiences with Dr. Lee.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Dr. Lee was wonderful. She clearly explained my situation and she was patient and friendly. I appreciated her time and bedside manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Wonderful, caring physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Dr. Valerie is very caring, and compassionate. She provides the BEST care for my treatment. I am so thankful for her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    She took exceptional care to walk through our options and took the time for our questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    First rate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Dr. Lee is so compassionate and thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Dr Valerie Lee is an amazing doctor and I'm blessed to have her as my doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Dr. Lee is wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Dr. Lee is most definitely professional, knowledgeable and caring for her patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Amazing! Honest, encouraging, and willing to answer all questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    I love her and [staff]

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    I have no pain, and have not yet had the scan ordered by Dr Lee.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Dr Lee is great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Dr Lee is exceptional, very attentive and responsive. Couldn't have asked for a better Doctor,

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Dr Valerie Lee is compassionate and very responsible.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Very knowledgeable and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Dr. Lee is amazing. She should be the standard for all doctors to follow.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Outstanding doctor. Very satisfied.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Dr. Lee is outstanding, has great bedside manner and looks out for my best interest medically and emotionally!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Dr Lee is the best! Care, kindness, overall informative, one of the best doctors I've ever had

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Very thorough and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Dr. Valerie Lee is a highly qualified and exceptionally knowledgeable oncologist whose clinical skills and bedside manner exude confidence. She encourages her patients to participate in their care with positivity and determination.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Dr Lee, [staff] and [staff] were very good at communicating my health situation

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Dr Lee is awesome,

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Dr. Lee is a great doctor, very compassionate and caring.She is always available to answer questions to my satisfaction!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Dr. Valerie Lee, [staff], [staff], [staff] and the rest of the team are all amazing - professional, yet very personable and make it as pleasant as possible to be a Sibley

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Awesome! Love them,

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Dr Valerie Lee was fantastic. She took the time to hear our concerns, and then meticulously explained our condition and options. She is wonderful!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Dr Valerie Lee is an informed & compassionate physician . She is able to call on her Internal.Medicine training addressing oncology issues

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Dr. Lee is very empathetic and demonstrates she cares about her patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Very informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Always great with Dr Lee

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr. Lee is alway very patient and professional in explaining the situation and shows respect for the patient's thoughts and decisions. She is also prompt in response in case any issue arises.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    I love Dr. Lee. I never would have gotten through my cancer treatment without her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Dr Lee had a concise explanation concerning my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Love Valerie Lee, she is very thorough and I trust her thoroughly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Top marks for listening, explaining and considering the care I get from other providers for this condition. Dr. Lee is very knowledgeable, empathetic and works well with other providers.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Dr. Lee is the absolute best. She is amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    Dr Lee and the team were excellent- professional, knowledgeable, and patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Dr. Lee is an excellent physician who excels at explaining medical Information in a way that is easy to understand. She is very attentive to what I have to say and simply provides excellent medical care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Dr. Lee is very patient and explained the test results very clearly. She is responsible and caring patients. I am happy to have her as my doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Dr.Lee is very compassionate, efficient and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Dr Lee has been the most professional and detail oriented doctor I could ever ask for. Her knowledge of my cancer made me feel at ease and I'm happy to report I'm NED after less than a year. I can't thank her and her team enough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr. Lee demonstrates excellent medical care for me as well as concern for my overall wellbeing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    Caring, explains everything in a detailed and simple manner that patient can easily understand. Precise and direct to the point. Good listener.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    Dr. Lee is an excellent doctor. Very knowledgeable and caring.She explained everything in detail and made sure I understood everything.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    I trust Dr. Lee completely

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    My provider is extremely knowledgeable in her profession. She's kind, patient ,and has demonstrated that she is deeply concern about my health and well being.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Dr. Valerie Lee is an awesome oncologist! I hope to keep her as my oncologist for the rest of my life with routine cancer recurrence checks and screening.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    I couldn't ask for a more empathetic and thorough oncologist.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Straightforward, knowledgeable, caring and likeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Mt provider is very understanding, compassionate and always ready to listen to my concerns and advise as needed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    I think Dr Lee is excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Dr. Lee is thorough in her visits. I appreciate her straight forward to the point as it helps me to be a better patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Doctor Lee is excellent. Very patient and provides information and details of our health status.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    No waiting, excellent care, attention to detail.Dr. Lee schedules our next appointments while we are in our appointment. She listens, understands and recommends options. Scans and tests are evaluated and results discussed the same day. No stressful waiting.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    My oncologist Dr. Valerie Lee is the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Every interaction I've had with Dr.Lee has been a positive experience for me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    She was very knowledgeable, compassionate, caring, great communicator. Extremely professional. Cannot say anything negative about her.

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

    Excellent in every way

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

    Dr Lee is an outstanding doctor. She provides all the information about my tests and answers my questions thoroughly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    Dr. Lee is vey compassionate and caring. I count my blessings to have her as my Oncologist!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    You should try this

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    I love my provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Dr Lee was very patient with me and gave me information thoroughly about the type of situation I had. She wrote everything down and gave my wife and I the information and allowed us to video tape the conversation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Very knowledgable. Involved and concerned. Responsive to questions and helpful in explaining my medical issues. She made it an Informative and pleasurable experience,

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Kind professional caring

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

    Dr Lee istrhe best. Consistently professional kind caring and empathetic. Extremely happy with her guidance through my ordeal

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    I had a very positive visit. I appreciate that she was a good listener and was very clear in her explanation of my diagnosis and a treatment plan. I found her to be a caring person.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Dr. Lee is awesome! She is very good about explaining the results of the CT scan. She has an awesome bedside manner and is very calming for me when she talks about cancer.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Dr. Lee is awesome.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Dr Lee is excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Dr. Lee has been my oncologist for 5 years. I love her.