Lee, Jessica Karen

Jessica Karen Lee, MD, MPH

Academic Title: Associate Professor
Primary Appointment: Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
Additional Title: Associate Professor, Ryan Training Program Director, Director of Family Planning
Phone (Primary): Office: 410-328-5964 Clinic: 667-214-1300

Education and Training

Dr. Jessica K. Lee earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2008 and received her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2012. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Magee-Womens Hospital from 2012 to 2016, followed by a fellowship in Complex Family Planning at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine from 2016 to 2018. During her fellowship training, she also earned a Master of Public Health degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Biosketch

Dr. Jessica K. Lee is a full-scope obstetrician-gynecologist with specialty in expertise in complex family planning (complex contraception and abortion care). Her clinical, research, and educational work focuses on advancing reproductive health care through evidence-based practice, research, and medical education.

Since becoming an independent investigator in 2011, Dr. Lee has conducted research focused on pain management during gynecologic procedures, the impact of contraceptive counseling on reproductive health outcomes, and the effects of health policy on contraceptive and postpartum care. She has led randomized controlled and prospective cohort studies and has secured several millions in research and programmatic funding. Her work has contributed to evidence-based practices in contraception, abortion care, abortion training, and patient-centered reproductive health services.

Dr. Lee is also deeply committed to medical education and mentorship. She has mentored residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical research and has supported the research training of dozens of OB/GYN trainees pursuing academic and clinical careers. In addition to her research and clinical work, she teaches residents and medical students in both inpatient and outpatient settings and is dedicated to fostering the next generation of physicians and researchers in reproductive health.

Research/Clinical Keywords

abortion care, miscarriage management, pain management, emergency contraception, contraceptive counseling

Highlighted Publications

Hu C, Hurvitz J, Lee JK. Introduction of a Third Trimester Pregnancy Education Guide and Effects on Patient Satisfation With Counseling: A Prospective Cohort Study. J Eval Clin Pract. 2025 Aug;31(5):e70202. PMID: 40618398
Lee JK, Burke AE, Thaler K, Robinson JA, Sufrin C. Oral sedation for pain with cervical dilator placement: a randomized controlled trial. Contracept X. 2021; Jan 7,3:100053. PMID: 33506195.
Lee JK, Zimrin A, Sufrin C. Society of Family Planning clinical recommendations: Management of individuals with bleeding or thrombotic disorders undergoing abortion. Contraception. 2021 Aug; 104 (2):119-127. PMID: 33766610.
Lee JK, Parisi SM, Schwarz EB. Contraceptive Counseling and Use among Women with Poorer Health. J Women’s Health, Issues Care. 2013, 2:1. PMID: 24971372.
Lee JK, Parisi SM, Akers AY, Borrero S, Schwarz EB. The Impact of Contraceptive Counseling in Primary Care on Contraceptive Use. J. Gen. Intern Med. 2011 July; 26 (7): 822. PMID: 21301983. (citation for the Institute of Medicine’s recommendation that contraceptive counseling be offered as a preventative health service)

Clinical Specialties

General Obstetrics & Gynecology

Complex Abortion and Family Planning

Complex Contraception

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