Recommended Doctor
Karen E LEE MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology - California San Diego

I switched OB/GYN doctors to Dr. Karen Lee because after going through menopause and lots of uncomfortable symptoms, she really helped my quaity of life. She believes and prescribes bio-identical hormones from the compound pharmacy where my last doctor didn't. I believe they are better and have helped me with sleep interruptions(due to hot flashes), memory problems, mood swings, etc. I have recommended her to my friends.
She is calm, comforting and is a good listener. Her nurse is pretty good about answering phone message and doing the grunt work with blood tests and prescriptions. She's very helpful and considerate. I like the fact that it's a smaller office where I don't feel like a number in those larger offices.

Choosing an OB/ GYN should not be taken lightly. A woman should be mindful of her health and choose a knowledgeable and caring M.D. I live in a small ski town in CO, with limited access to health care professionals. We spend Spring off seasons here in CA. Dr. Lee agreed to see me, despite the fact that I have another OB/ GYN at home. Some MD's will not agree to this. I found her to be incredibly professional (her first meeting with a patient is with a patient's clothes on) and knowledgeable. I am typically very uncomfortable with these types of exams. Dr. Lee is gentle and caring. She performed a D and C when we found that my pregnancy had terminated, from which I healed quickly (emotionally and physically). I would not have had the same experience with my MD at home. I am an educated person and was raised in a medical family. I was extremely impressed with Dr. Lee. I am just sad that I don't live here full time so that she can be my MD when I am pregnant again.

Since 16 yrs of age I endured severe cramping with menses. Told by former OB/GYN it's "normal." When pressed, he said it was probably cysts. Not agreeing & crying in horrid pain, a friend recommended me to a young female OB/GYN, Dr. Karen E. Lee who took time to listen, take my history, and do gentle full exam. She confirmed what I suspected, Endometriosis. We did laser ablation which provided significant help for many years. That was back in 1997 when Endometriosis was not even completely accepted as a disease by many OB/GYN in CA. Have been seeing her ever since. She is a warm gentle spirit, and a fabulously caring supportive doctor.