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Lee-may Chen, MD

Gynecologic Oncology • Gynecologic Surgical Oncology
Gynecologic Oncology Mission Bay
415-353-9600
Portrait of Lee-may Chen
Portrait of Lee-may Chen
ucsf logo

Lee-may Chen, MD

Gynecologic Oncology • Gynecologic Surgical Oncology
Gynecologic Oncology Mission Bay
415-353-9600

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About me

Dr. Lee-may Chen, a specialist in cancers of the female reproductive system, is director of UCSF's gynecologic oncology division. She has a particular interest in surgical and medical management of ovarian cancer.

Chen's research focuses on early detection in women who are at high risk of developing gynecological cancer, as well as symptom management and decision making in the treatment of these cancers.

Chen earned her medical degree and completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Michigan. She completed a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center before joining UCSF Medical Center in 1999.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Gynecological Oncology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Fellowship

  • Gynecologic Oncology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (prior privileges)

Residency

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Michigan Medical Center

Degree

  • MD, University of Michigan

Locations

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    229 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 18, 2026

      The entire visit was comprehensive with personalized evaluation of my case, exceptional communication and displayed UCSF excellence .

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 1, 2026

      Dr. Chen is outstanding. She is calm, knowledgeable, and caring. I appreciate how she focuses on the issue at hand and what the next best step is instead of conjecturing about the distant future. This helps me focus on the next step as well, which is calming. I always feel better after seeing her because I know what I need to do next and feel good about it.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 17, 2026

      I really enjoy the doctors in training as a part of my process ~ I think it's incredibly valuable

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 30, 2026

      Dr. Chen and Dr. Valdez were everything I could have hoped for in a care team; attentive, compassionate, knowledgeable, communicative, patient, I am extremely satisfied with my experience with these two doctors and their staff.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 9, 2026

      Dr. Chen is the best!!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 8, 2026

      Dr.Chen has been extremely supportive.

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