Vivien Lee, MD
Physician, Professor
Neurology, Neurocritical Care
Make an appointment
614-293-4969
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Cerebral Small Vessel Diseases
- Stroke
Locations
- University Hospital – Pavilion
Academics and research
Department: Neurology
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
I’m a board-certified neurologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, specializing in neurocritical care. I care for patients with serious neurological conditions, including stroke and cerebral small vessel diseases, often in intensive care settings where rapid, expert decision-making is essential.
My goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that supports patients and their families during some of the most critical moments of their lives. I work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure each patient receives personalized treatment tailored to their unique medical needs and recovery goals.
I completed my medical degree at Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, followed by residency and fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic. I am board certified in both neurology and vascular neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
In addition to my clinical work, I serve as a clinical professor of neurology and am actively involved in research focused on improving outcomes in stroke and subarachnoid hemorrhage. I’m committed to advancing care through both innovation and education.
Conditions and expertise
- Cerebral Small Vessel Diseases
- Stroke
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Neurocritical Care
- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, United States
7/2/2005 - 6/30/2006 - Fellowship - Cerebrovascular & Skull Base
- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, United States
6/24/2004 - 7/1/2005 - Residency - Neurology
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, United States
7/1/2001 - 6/30/2004 - Internship - Internal Medicine
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, United States
7/1/2000 - 6/30/2001 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, United States
8/12/1996 - 5/21/2000
Certifications
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American Heart Association National Center
7/26/2021 -
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology-Vascular Neurology
6/19/2006 -
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurology
4/1/2005
Academics and research
My clinical research interests include thrombolysis related complications in acute ischemic stroke and predictors of outcome after subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Research interests
- Thrombolysis Related Complications in Acute Ischemic Stroke
- Predictors of Outcomes After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Honors and Awards
- 2016 American Academy of Neurology Fellow
Grants and Funding
- Dabigatran Etexilate for Secondary Stroke Prevention in Patients With Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source (RE-SPECT ESUS)
PI: Boehringer Ingelheim Study team
Funding Source: Boehringer Ingelheim
Annual Amount:
Role: Site PI
Dates: 7/2016-current - Prospective Study on Intravenous Thrombolysis Related Coagulopathy in Acute Ischemic Stroke
PI: Vivien Lee, MD
Funding Source: Neurological Sciences Department Research Grant
Annual amount: $20,000
Role: PI
Dates 11/2015-11/2016 - Insulin Resistance Intervention after Stroke (IRIS) trial
PI: Walter Kernan, MD
Funding source: NINDS (NS044876-03)
Annual amount: $64,194
Role: Local site Principal Investigator
Dates: 7/2011 – 6/2016 - Efficacy and Safety Study of Desmoteplase to Treat Acute Ischemic Stroke (DIAS 4)
PI: DIAS 4 Study team
Funding source: H. Lundbeck A/S (NCT00856661)
Annual amount: $10,000
Role: Local site Principal Investigator
Dates: 6/2012 – 2014 - GORE HELEX Septal Occluder for Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure in Stroke Patients- The Gore REDUCE Clinical Study (HLX 06-03)
PI: Scott E. Kasner, MD, FAHA
Funding source: W.L.Gore & Associates (NCT00738894)
Annual amount: $3000
Role: Local site co- Principal Investigator
Dates: 9/2008 – 6/2016
RESPECT ESUS trial
Academic information
- Department:
- Neurology
- Division:
- Neurology
More about my research
News and media
My news coverage
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 11/3/2025, Vivien Lee has reported no relationships with companies or entities.