About Me
I am a urologist who has focused my entire professional career on bladder cancer, which is very prevalent but often suffers from a lack of awareness and research to support our understanding of it. Research that advances new treatments and therapies for bladder cancer is very important to me.
I’ve served as principal investigator, co-principal investigator, site principal investigator or co-investigator for more than 50 clinical research trials. As a member of the Translational Therapeutics Program at the OSUCCC – James, my latest study focuses on strategies to improve outcomes and quality of life for patients who’ve suffered impairments following radical bladder cancer surgery.
At The Ohio State University, I’m a tenured professor of urology and serve as chair of the Department of Urology for Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center. Additionally, I serve in several national roles: as an oral board examiner of the American Board of Urology, as a member of the Education Council of the American Urological Association (AUA) and as a long-time postgraduate course director for the AUA. I was also named to the Castle Connolly list of “America's Top Doctors” from 2008-2019 and hold the Dorothy M. Davis Chair in Cancer Research.
I feel extremely fortunate and proud to be affiliated with the OSUCCC – James. In addition to our research, we’re committed to providing truly individualized care that focuses on total wellness. Our facilities are phenomenal and allow me to provide state-of-the-art care.
Highlights
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors and Top Black Doctors lists
- "America's Top Doctors for Cancer," 2009–2019; "Regional Top Doctors," 2019-2021
- Best Doctor in America, 2017
- Hold the Dorothy M. Davis Chair in Cancer Research
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Urology
- Urologic Surgical Procedures
- Bladder Cancer
- Urethral Cancers
- Urogenital Cancers
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY
8/1/1987 - 6/20/1991
Internship
University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI
7/1/1991 - 6/30/1992
Residency
University of North Carolina Healthcare, Chapel Hill, NC
7/1/1992 - 6/30/1993
Fellowship
University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI
7/1/1993 - 6/30/1994
Residency
University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI
7/1/1993 - 6/30/1997
Fellowship
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
7/1/1997 - 6/30/2000
Board Certification
American Board of Urology
2/28/2002
Academic Information
My Department
Urology
My Division
Urology
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
124 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Kept you informed about your condition and treatment
4.9 out of 5
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Amount of time spent with you
4.9 out of 5
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Concern for your questions and issues
4.9 out of 5
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Skill and knowledge
4.9 out of 5
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Overall quality of care
4.9 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/30/2022, Dr. Lee has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- Kansas University Medical Center
- New York University
- University of California, San Francisco
- American Urologic Association
- University of Michigan
- Medscape/WebMD
- Society of Urologic Oncology
- New York Academy of Medicine
- Vanderbilt University
Excellent care. Thorough process.
Great
Everything has been excellent.
No problem
Dr Lee is excellent. It's easy to tell just how much she cares for her patients.
Dr. Cheryl Lee is outstanding in her knowledge, care, and compassion.
I am very pleased to have Dr. Cheryl Lee as my doctor.
Very social - kind - caring about my case.
Very pleased w/all of the staff.
The nurse, physician's assistant, doctor were EXCEPTIONAL - thorough, professional, empathetic.
Dr.. Lee is always personable kind and genuinely caring for my condition.
Bad service wait time. It was very upsetting. Dr. Lee is wonderful excellent care.
Dr. Cheryl Lee is outstanding: Competent & caring.
This visit was the best I could have imagined. Dr. Lee was very patient, listening to everything and explaining everything. I feel very grateful to Dr. Lee and to the staff around her.
Always be great to myself.