Jessica D. Lee

Jessica D. Lee, MD is a Professor of Neurology at the University of Kentucky, serving as Vice-Chair for Quality and Director of the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute (KNI) Comprehensive Stroke Center, with additional leadership as Medical Director of the UK Comprehensive Stroke Program.

Her academic credentials include:

• Medical Degree: University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson
• Residency: Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington
• Fellowship: Vascular Neurology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas

Board certified in both Neurology and Vascular Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, her clinical focus centers on acute stroke management, cerebrovascular disease prevention, and quality improvement initiatives within comprehensive stroke systems. Her work integrates clinical practice with administrative leadership to advance stroke care protocols and patient outcomes across Kentucky.

Dr. Lee maintains active clinical responsibilities at UK HealthCare locations including Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington and the Frankfort satellite facility, demonstrating commitment to statewide neurological care access.