Cheryl T Lee, MD

Cheryl T Lee, MD

Physician

4.9 out of 5

Specialty:Urology

Gender: female

Leadership Title:

Dorothy M. Davis Chair in Cancer Research

Academic Title: Professor and Chair

Research Program: Translational Therapeutics

  • 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.

  • Clinical Expertise

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urology
    • Urethral Cancers
    • Urologic Surgical Procedures
    • Urogenital Cancers
  • Where I See Patients

  • Education & Training

    Medical School

    • Albany Medical College
      47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY

    Fellowship - Urologic Oncology

    • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
      1275 York Ave, New York, NY

    Residency - Surgery (General Surgery)

    • UNC Hospitals
      101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC

    Fellowship - Urology

    • University of Michigan Hospitals
      2500 Green Rd, Ann Arbor, MI

    Internship - Surgery (General Surgery)

    • University of Michigan Hospitals
      2500 Green Rd, Ann Arbor, MI

    Residency - Urology

    • University of Michigan Hospitals
      2500 Green Rd, Ann Arbor, MI
  • Academic Office & Contact Information

    Academic Office:

    915 Olentangy River Rd
    Columbus, Ohio 43212

  • Reviews

    Patient Satisfaction Review

    The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the five questions gathered from the Outpatient Oncology survey, developed by Press Ganey Associates for use in oncology clinics across the country. On behalf of The James, Press Ganey administers the survey to patients who see our providers in an outpatient clinic office. 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 The James.

    4.9 out of 5 overall

    Kept you informed about your condition and treatment
    4.9 / 5
    Amount of time spent with you
    4.9 / 5
    Concern for your questions and issues
    4.9 / 5
    Skill and knowledge
    4.9 / 5
    Overall quality of care
    4.9 / 5

    Patient Comments

    Reviewed on February 8, 2025

    I feel blessed to be in Dr. Lee's care. I have complete trust in her and her staff. She's amazing.

    Reviewed on January 25, 2025

    Very good experience

    Reviewed on January 25, 2025

    I am a patient of Dr. Lee. She and her staff are excellent. Great care and so easy to talk to and discuss my options

    Reviewed on January 20, 2025

    Excellent

    Reviewed on December 2, 2024

    Dr Lee is one of the best doctors I have ever been too!!!

    Reviewed on December 2, 2024

    I am so glad to have Dr. Cheryl Lee in my corner to fight this cancer. Her thorough explanation of my particular situation was clear & easy to understand. Her calmness & kindness was much appreciated.

    Reviewed on December 1, 2024

    Dr Lee is very thorough and the communication was excellent!! I feel extremely comfortable in her care

    Reviewed on September 17, 2024

    I felt relieved and lucky that Dr. Lee was available to analyze and treat my cancer. My consultation and testing were completed professionally and efficiently without being a cold, impersonal experience. Dr. Lee and her staff were warm and sincere.

    Reviewed on August 5, 2024

    Very Thankful that I receive excellent care for Dr.Lee and her team

    Reviewed on July 20, 2024

    Dr. Cheryl Lee is not only very professional and easy to talk to. She also really cares about her patients.

    Reviewed on July 6, 2024

    Waiting time could be shorter. We seem to sit around a long time. We live 200 miles away.Would be nice if appointments were scheduled more convenient

    Reviewed on June 30, 2024

    Good service was professional

    Reviewed on June 29, 2024

    Very good, all conserns and questions answer straightforward

    Reviewed on June 9, 2024

    Dr Cheryl Lee is amazing - she's the utmost professional while providing genuine and authentic concern for her patients - she answers every question clearly and you have a complete. Roadmap of what's next steps in your cancer journey.

    Reviewed on May 28, 2024

    Always a good experience

    Reviewed on April 14, 2024

    Fabulous!!!

    Reviewed on March 11, 2024

    Dr Cheryl Lee is very personable, caring, patient and professional. I am very fortunate to have her as my doctor.

    Reviewed on March 2, 2024

    Dr Lee probably spent more time than was allocated

    Reviewed on March 2, 2024

    I am very fortunate to have Dr. Lee as my physician. I have great trust and confidence in her.

    Reviewed on February 26, 2024

    Very knowledgeable and courteous

    Reviewed on February 6, 2024

    Excellent care. Thorough process.

    Reviewed on January 15, 2024

    Great

    Reviewed on December 30, 2023

    Everything has been excellent.

    Reviewed on December 25, 2023

    No problem

    Reviewed on December 2, 2023

    Dr Lee is excellent. It's easy to tell just how much she cares for her patients.

    Reviewed on November 15, 2023

    Dr. Cheryl Lee is outstanding in her knowledge, care, and compassion.

    Reviewed on June 22, 2023

    I am very pleased to have Dr. Cheryl Lee as my doctor.

    Reviewed on June 13, 2023

    Very social - kind - caring about my case.

  • Videos

  • Publications

    August 13, 2024

    Long-Term Results of Bladder Preservation with Twice-Daily Radiation plus 5-Flourouracil/Cisplatin or Daily Radiation plus Gemcitabine for MIBC - Updated Report of NRG/RTOG 0712: A Randomized Phase 2 Trial.

    Coen JJ, Rodgers JP, Saylor PJ, Lee CT, Wu CL, Parker W, Lautenschlaeger T, Zietman AL, Efstathiou J, Jani AB, Kucuk O, Souhami L, Pugh SL, Sandler HM, Shipley WU

    Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys

    February 1, 2024

    Paradigm Shifting Research: Key Studies in Urologic Oncology.

    Dason S, Lee CT

    Ann Surg Oncol

    November 20, 2023

    A 'career exploration' didactic and simulation-based session increases student knowledge in and exposure to urology.

    Mohaghegh SM, Kleinguetl C, Sheetz T, Mershon JP, Murtha M, Goldenthal S, Riedinger E, Lee CT, Moore CK, Khuhro A, Asif H, Arnold C, Posid T

    Can Urol Assoc J

    March 1, 2023

    Advanced Urology Boot Camp: A Simulation-based Curriculum to Enhance Fourth-year Medical Student Procedural Competency.

    Stout M, Ballinger J, Posid T, Lee C, Cooper J, Rose J, Bellows F

    Urol Pract

    June 27, 2022

    Enhancing Recovery After Major Bladder Cancer Surgery: Comprehensive Review and Assessment of Application of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Guidelines.

    Stangl-Kremser J, Lambertini L, Di Maida F, Martinez-Fundichely A, Ferro M, Pradere B, Soria F, Albisinni S, Wu Z, Del Giudice F, Cacciamani GE, Valerio M, Briganti A, Rouprêt M, Shariat SF, Lee C, Minervini A, Moschini M, Mari A, European Association of Urology-Young Academic Urologists Urothelial Carcinoma Working Group

    Eur Urol Focus

    March 30, 2022

    Deconstructing, Addressing, and Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Inequities in Prostate Cancer Care.

    Nyame YA, Cooperberg MR, Cumberbatch MG, Eggener SE, Etzioni R, Gomez SL, Haiman C, Huang F, Lee CT, Litwin MS, Lyratzopoulos G, Mohler JL, Murphy AB, Pettaway C, Powell IJ, Sasieni P, Schaeffer EM, Shariat SF, Gore JL

    Eur Urol

    March 18, 2022

    Associations of self-efficacy, social support and coping strategies with health-related quality of life after radical cystectomy for bladder cancer: A cross-sectional study.

    Rammant E, Leung TM, Gore JL, Berry D, Given B, Lee CT, Quale D, Mohamed NE

    Eur J Cancer Care (Engl)

    November 1, 2021

    Bladder preservation in urothelial carcinoma: current trends and future directions.

    Goodstein T, Wang SJ, Lee CT

    Curr Opin Support Palliat Care

    January 9, 2021

    Neoadjuvant chemotherapy in bladder cancer: Clinical benefit observed in prospective trials computed with restricted mean survival times.

    McCaw ZR, Odisho AY, Chaparala H, Yin M, Cloyd J, Svatek RS, Carson WE, Lee CT, Sundi D

    Urol Oncol

    July 30, 2020

    The feasibility and impact of a pre-surgical exercise intervention program (prehabilitation) for patients undergoing cystectomy for bladder cancer.

    Kaye DR, Schafer C, Thelen-Perry S, Parker C, Iglay-Reger H, Daignault-Newton S, Qin Y, Morgan TM, Weizer AZ, Kaffenberger SD, Herrel LA, Hafez KS, Lee CT, Skolarus TA, Englesbe MJ, Montgomery JS

    Urology

    July 24, 2020

    Development and evaluation of a bladder Cancer specific survivorship care plan by patients and clinical care providers: a multi-methods approach.

    Lee CT, Mohamed NE, Pisipati S, Shah QN, Agarwal PK, Downs TM, Droller M, Gilbert SM, Goltz HH, Hall SJ, Hendawi M, Hoffman-Censits J, O'Donnell M, Kaag M, Karsh LI, Kassouf W, Quale DZ, Sagalowsky A, Steinberg GD, Latini DM

    BMC Health Serv Res

    April 9, 2020

    Considerations in the Triage of Urologic Surgeries During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

    Stensland KD, Morgan TM, Moinzadeh A, Lee CT, Briganti A, Catto JWF, Canes D

    Eur Urol

  • 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 09/30/2024, 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
    • American Urologic Association
    • Urogen
    • The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
    • Northwestern University
    • University of Michigan
    • Albert Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia
    • American Society of Clinical Oncology Genitourinary
    • The Mayo Clinic Rochester
    • UCLA Health
    • University of Miami