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Frances Lee

Frances Lee, MD

4.9143 ratings

Asthma

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Languages

  • English
  • Korean

About Frances Lee

Emory Affiliation

Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

Professor, Tenured

Year Started Practicing

2001

About the Provider

Dr. Lee completed undergraduate and medical school education at the Johns Hopkins University, obtaining her MD in 1993.  She trained in Internal Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center from 1993-1996 and then served an additional year as Chief Medical Resident.  After her chief residency, she moved to the Boston University for clinical and research fellowship training in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine from 1997-1999 and then back to the University of Rochester Medical Center until 2001 where she worked in the laboratories of Jerome Brody and Tim Mosmann.  She stayed on instructor and then faculty in the Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center until she recently moved to Emory University in 2012. She is an Assistant Professor with and active translational research laboratory and scientist in Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, & Immunology as well as in The Lowance Center for Human Immunology and is the Director of the Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology Program at Emory University in The Emory Clinic. Her clinical focus is in providing comprehensive care to adult patients with severe asthma in the Atlanta area.



As a pulmonary immunologist, her research focus is in understanding the biology of human plasma cells in health and disease in bone marrow, blood, and respiratory tissues.  Recently, her laboratory has identified a unique phenotype of human long-lived plasma cells (LLPC) in the bone marrow, and she is interested in understanding the mechanisms of how LLPC are generated and maintained. Another part of her laboratory focuses on the human plasmablasts/antibody secreting cells (ASC) that circulate during an active immune response such as vaccination or infection. They have proof of concept demonstrating that the ASCs in the blood during illness are informative in identifying the pathogen causing illness. This novel approach is the basis of a new immune-diagnostic platform. Finally, tying her clinical interests in asthma and allergy, she is also interested in studying the biology of the plasma cells in upper and lower respiratory tract with primary focus on IgE plasma cells.

 

Interpretive Services

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

Locations

  1. Emory Clinic - Pulmonology at Executive Park
    • 1605 Chantilly Drive Northeast, Ste 301, Atlanta, GA 30324
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  2. Emory Clinic - Pulmonology at Executive Park

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Rochester Medical Center, Pulmonary/Critical Care Med, 2001
  • Fellowship: University of Rochester Medical Center, Pulmonary/Critical Care Med, 2000
  • Fellowship: Boston University, Pulmonary Medicine, 1999
  • Residency: University of Rochester Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1997
  • Medical Education: Johns Hopkins Hospital, MD, 1993

Board Certifications

  • Pulmonary Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2000

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

143 ratings

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/26/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/28/2026

    I took at pft test. The person that gave me the test was so kind. I really like the affirmations on the wall. They helped me to get through the test

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2026

    Dr. Lee is a very kind, compassionate Dr and is very thorough in her care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Dr. Lee listens. My visits are always thorough. Never rushed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    The clinic is EXCELLENT. Dr. Lee is a super specialist! She took the time to listen to my concerns about a medication and explained the details, her rationale and the long term benefits. I wish every doctor took the approach she uses. She demonstrates patient centered care as she listens, and decisions are made collaboratively. I feel heard and respected. Every staff member on her team exemplifies the same excellence, Including the pharmacist, both RRBT's, her inter, PA, and nursing staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Physician walk me to appointment desk

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Excellent care given

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Once I was seen by the doctor, she listen to me, she communicated well, asked appropriate questions to make sure I was doing the things to stay healthy, she was patient, and very supportive. She made me feel comfortable during my visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Very knowledgeable and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Dr.Lee is GREAT!!! She seems to care & explained my treatment where I could understand path forward.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    There needs to be a greater superlative for Dr Lee. She is caring, intuitive, understanding and demonstrates genuine concern for my wellbeing. I cannot hope for a better pulmonary physician.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Doctor on Dr. Lee's service was knowledgeable but wanted me to accept his recommendations without listening to my concerns. I like Dr. Lee better because she listens and considers my concerns without pressure.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Dr Lee is a caring Dr with excellent bedside manners

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Very professional, knowledgeable and friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Caring, professional provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    Dr. Lee is very proficient in what she does.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Extremely good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    Excellent care and concern about my progress Wirth Asthma treatments

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Dr. Lee and the fellow were thorough and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/10/2025

    They were extremely competent and thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/4/2025

    Dr. Lee is excellent and brilliant. She has made excellent choices and care for my complicated lungs and subsequent diseases

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/4/2025

    I love the professionalism.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2025

    Amazing heath information received and educated.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2025

    Wish Dr Lee was my primary physician

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2025

    Good

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2025

    She offered a new rx. I mentioned my main concern was bronchospasm that lasted 5 to 10 minutes, literally choking & gasping to get enough air. No instructions re. How to use (I assume it's an inhaler. )

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2025

    Dr Lee was very comprehensive in her approach taking into consideration all aspects of my condition

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2025

    I came to Frances with really complicated multi-aspect problem. Multiple doctors before her just gave up and said that it's out their scope. She was able to bring in half a dozen of other specialists and solve the riddle. Brilliant work.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2025

    Very professional and friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/20/2024

    Dr. Francis Lee and her PA are the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2024

    Dr Lee made sure to thoroughly understand my medical history and why I was there, address my concerns, and discuss next steps.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2024

    Had it not been for Dr. Lee I would not be here now to tell the story

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2024

    Dr. Lee listens!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2024

    Dr Lee has been a great communicator and seems to be really invested in my recovery.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2024

    My care provider always help me with things I need

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2024

    Again my time is not respected yet I am supposed to respect the doctors time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/7/2024

    Dr Lee is the best doctor ever

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2024

    Dr. Frances Lee is awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2024

    Dr Lee takes the time to listen and discuss the intricacies of my care in a way that I can understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2024

    Excellent care was provided and I felt listened to and respected.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2024

    Dr. Lee is so personal. She listens well. She makes me feel supportive and does what she can to make sure my needs has been met before leaving her office.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2024

    Dr. Lee is very knowledgeable, listens to my concerns, doesn't rush the visit, and knows my health concerns well. I fully trust her and am very thankful that I find her.