Lee-may Chen

MD

Gynecologic cancer surgeon

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

    University of Michigan School of Medicine, 1992

  • Residencies

    University of Michigan Medical Center, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1996

  • Fellowships

    UCLA and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Gynecologic Oncology, 1999

  • Board Certifications

    Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Hospice and Palliative Medicine, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Academic Title

    Professor

  • Languages

    Mandarin

Conditions I specialize in

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    228 Ratings
    About our process
    Sep 19, 2024
    Very Good
    Sep 12, 2024
    Dr Chen was very informative and answered my questions
    Jun 22, 2024
    Excellent care taker
    May 09, 2024
    I have had satisfactory and caring attention from Dr Chen.
    Apr 21, 2024
    The best
    Apr 20, 2024
    She's the Best!
    Apr 04, 2024
    Even though I had a lot of questions, I did not feel rushed.
    Mar 31, 2024
    I really liked Dr Chen.
    Mar 26, 2024
    Dr. Chen is fabulous - she is always prepared for my visit, listens carefully, and encourages questions and discussion about my condition. I have the utmost confidence in her and the care team and am so grateful for them and UCSF Health.
    Mar 08, 2024
    Dr. Chen is an excellent doctor. She's brilliant, caring and pays attention to every detail. She truly cares about her patient's well being.
    Dec 22, 2023
    The best
    Dec 09, 2023
    Dr Lee May Chen is awesome
    Dec 03, 2023
    I feel I am receiving the very best care I have ever had - I know I am in good hands.
    Oct 27, 2023
    I would hope no one else got what I have, but if they did, I would definitely recommend UCSF and this provider if that is the field of their problem. There are not clear answers and I appreciate how truthful I feel my provider is, she provides me great confidence she is thinking for my best possible outcome.
    Oct 21, 2023
    Excellent experience
    Sep 25, 2023
    Everyone I've ever worked with in Dr. Chen's circle has been amazing.
    Sep 24, 2023
    Dr. Chen was excellent! She heard my concerns and responded accordingly.
    Sep 21, 2023
    The 2 1/2hrs at the clinic was worth the wait. I would have waited longer if I had to
    Aug 30, 2023
    Dr. Chen had clear recommendations with excellent reasoning which I followed with confidence.
    Aug 30, 2023
    Good
    Aug 24, 2023
    The best service
    Aug 15, 2023
    Dr. Chen and her team are very respectful, friendly and supportive. She made sure I understood my condition, treatment options and answered all of my questions completely
    Aug 10, 2023
    Very good provider I recommend
    Jul 29, 2023
    Dr. Chen is wonderful. Besides being a skilled surgeon, she explains things clearly, and she really cares about her patients.
    Jul 14, 2023
    UCSF is the best Hospital.
    Jul 06, 2023
    Provider listened and carefully explained. Addressed all my concerns.
    Jun 12, 2023
    Doctor Lee May Chen is awesome
    Jun 12, 2023
    Dr. Lee M. Chen is very caring, patient and friendly
    May 29, 2023
    Dr. Chen was very patient and showed compassion and empathy for my situation. She was a calming presence.
    May 29, 2023
    Dr. Chen was knowledgeable, detailed and listened and answered my questions to my full satisfaction.
    May 01, 2023
    Wonderful working with Dr. Chen. A true master doctor and healer. Thank you Dr. Chen!
    Apr 29, 2023
    My best doctor since 2005. Very thorough, extremely knowledgeable and smart, caring. I am with UCSF because of Dr Chen. I love Dr Chen
    Apr 25, 2023
    I want more discussion information with the recommendation/proposed plan. However, the care provider did give me a referral.
    Apr 13, 2023
    Dr Chen is always thorough, kind, and patient. I can't say enough about how much better I feel after meeting with her.
    Apr 06, 2023
    So thankful I was referred to Dr Chen.
    Mar 30, 2023
    The best
    Mar 16, 2023
    Dr. Chen is the best. Her team is also stellar. I feel very well taken care of when I am at UCSF and her department.
    Mar 07, 2023
    Been with Dr Chen for 6 years now. She's a busy lady but she takes care of me very well
    Feb 27, 2023
    Dr. Chen is wonderful.
    Feb 09, 2023
    Dr Lee May Chen was exceptional. I'm so grateful I could see her.
    Jan 22, 2023
    Questioned my other health issues in great detail almost calling into question my autoimmune issues. Was borderline condescending about them and my opinion about MY health. Was questioning me In great detail about my over tens years in the BRCA prevention program. Questioning why I wasn't involved in the surveillance teamone I had never been told about that only started about 4 years ago. Left feeling like I wasn't welcome instead of feeling like she was a doctor that was there to care for me
    Jan 14, 2023
    I have been with Dr. Chen for many years. She's taking good care of my cancer journey very well.
    Dec 29, 2022
    Dr Chen is probably the best doctor I've ever had in terms of listening to me, observing and communicating what I need to know, allowing me time to participate in my care and understand what's happening to the best of my ability, very calming.
    Dec 24, 2022
    I've been seeing Dr. Chen for many years, she is the best doctor one can have if one must have cancer!
    Dec 22, 2022
    Very Good
    Dec 18, 2022
    Highly recommend!:)
    Dec 10, 2022
    Dr. Chen was very professional and informative concerning my rare diagnosis. She reviewed my chart and clearly and precisely explained my condition and treatment options.
    Nov 29, 2022
    The issue was that we thought we were discussing treatment options but Dr. Chen was focused on post operative issues. We were not in the same page. It was a hard conversation and my questions were not addressed. I think we all came into the discussion with different agendas and that lead to probably all of us getting frustrated.

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