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Malinda Lee, M.D., MBA 

Board Certified Board Certified

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
  • Language Spoken: Mandarin
Los Gatos LocationLos Gatos, CA
Schedule Appointment or 888-377-4483

Meet Dr. Malinda Lee

Malinda Lee, M.D., MBA, brings exceptional expertise and compassion to her role as a reproductive endocrinologist. She earned both her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School in the same year. Dr. Lee completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. 

Dr. Lee specializes in fertility preservation, egg donation, and preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A). She is drawn to reproductive endocrinology for its unique blend of cutting-edge technology and the opportunity to form deep, meaningful relationships with her patients.  

Her approach to care is rooted in trust, empathy, and personalization. By thoroughly understanding each patient’s history, circumstances, and goals, she creates customized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs. Dr. Lee’s ability to listen with compassion and an open mind fosters a safe and supportive environment, empowering her patients to make informed decisions about their care. 

Originally from the East Bay Area, Dr. Lee returned to her California roots after spending 12 years in Boston pursuing education and training. She provides patient care at RSC’s Los Gatos location.  

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  • Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School 
  • Fellowship: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School 
  • George Hagan Memorial Summer Science Fellowship 
  • Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education Research Grant, Stanford University 
  • Institute for Healthcare Improvement National Forum of Quality Improvement Scholarship, Partners Healthcare Centers of Expertise 
  • Outstanding Teacher of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2015, 2016, 2017, Harvard Medical School 
  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Corporate Member Council In-Training Grant 

  • DuBois KN, Abodeely M, Sakanari J, Craig CS, Lee MS, McKerrow JH, Sajid M. Identification of the major cysteine protease of Giardia and its role in encystation. J Biol Chem 2008 June; 283:18024-31. PMID 18445589. 
  • Grone BP, Carpenter RE, Lee MS, Maruska KP, Fernald RD. Food deprivation explains effects of mouthbrooding on ovaries and steroid hormones, but not brain neuropeptide and receptor mRNAs, in an African cichlid fish. Horm Behav 2012 June; 62:18-26. PMID 22561338. 
  • Clark RM, Lee MS, Rauh-Hain JA, Hall T, Boruta DM, Del Carmen MG, Goodman A, Schorge JO, Growdon WB. Surgical Apgar Score and prediction of morbidity in women undergoing hysterectomy for malignancy. Gynecol Oncol 2015 March; 136(3):516-20. PMID 25475542. 
  • Joseph N, Clark RM, Dizon DM, Lee MS, Goodman A, Boruta D Jr, Schorge JO, Del Carmen MG, Growdon WB. Delay in Chemotherapy Administration Impacts Survival in Elderly Patients with Epithelial Ovarian Cancer. Gynecol Oncol, 2015 June; 137(3):401-5. PMID 25839911. 
  • Lee MS, Cantonwine D, Little SE, McElrath TF, Parry SI, Lim KH, Wilkins-Haug LE. Angiogenic markers in pregnancies conceived through in vitro fertilization. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2015 August; 213(2):212.e1-8. PMID 25797229 
  • Lee MS, Venkatesh KK, Growdon WB, Ecker JL, York-Best CM. Predictors of 30-day readmission following hysterectomy for benign and malignant indications at a tertiary care academic medical center. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2016 May; 214(5):607.e1-607.e12. PMID 26704895. 
  • Lee MS, Evans BT, Stern AD, Hornstein MD. Economic implications of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology embryo transfer guidelines: healthcare dollars saved by reducing iatrogenic triplets. Fertil Steril. 2016 July; 106(1):189-195.e3. PMID 27037461. 
  • Toth TL, Lee MS, Bendikson K, Reindollar R; American Society for Reproductive Medicine Embryo Transfer Advisory Panel. Embryo Transfer Techniques: An ASRM Survey of Current Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology practices. Fertil Steril. 2017 April; 107(4): 1003-1011. PMID 28366408. 
  • Lee MS, Farland L, Missmer S, Ginsburg ES. Limitations on the compensation of gamete donors: A public opinion survey. Fertil Steril. 2017 Jun; 107(6):1355-1363. PMID 2830693. 
  • Insogna IG, Lee MS, Reimers RM, Toth TL. Neutral effect of body mass index on implantation rate after frozen-thawed blastocyst transfer. Fertil Steril. 2017 Nov; 108(5):770-776. PMID 28985909. 
  • Lee MS, Cardozo ER, Karmon AE, Wright DL, Toth TL. The impact of transfer time on pregnancy outcomes in frozen embryo transfer cycles. Fertil Steril, 2018 Mar; 109(3):467-472. 
  • Lee MS, Farland LV, Thomas AM, Ginsburg ES. Public perspectives on placing age limits on men and women seeking fertility treatment. Fertil Steril, 2019 Mar; 111(3):497-504. PMID 3061550. 
  • Lee MS, Lanes A, Ginsburg ES, Fox JH. Delta-9 THC can be detected and quantified in the semen of men who are chronic users of inhaled cannabis. J Assist Reprod Genet, 2020 Jun; 37(6):1497-1504. PMID 3235125. 
  • Lee MS, Lanes A, Dolinko A, Bailin A, Ginsburg ES. The impact of polycystic ovarian syndrome and body mass index on the absorption of recombinant follicle stimulating hormone. J Assist Reprod Genet, 2020 Jul. Online ahead of print. PMID 32623663. 
  • Insogna IG, Lanes A, Lee MS, Ginsburg ES, Fox JH. Association of Fresh Embryo Transfers Compared With Cryopreserved-Thawed Embryo Transfers With Live Birth Rate Amogn Women Undergoing Asssisted Reproduction Using Freshly Retrieved Donor Oocytes. JAMA, 2021 Jan 12; 325(2):156-163. PMID 33433574. 
  • Lee MS, Lofgren KT, Thomas A, Lanes A, Goldman R, Ginsburg ES, Hornstein MD. The cost-effectiveness of preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy in the United States: an analysis of cost and birth outcomes from 158,665 in vitro fertilization cycles. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2021 Jul; 225(1):55.e1-55.e17. PMID 33539823. 
  • George JS, Lee MS, Ashby RK, Goldman R, Ginsburg ES, Lanes A, Srouji SS. The impact of insurance mandates on donor oocyte utilization: an analysis of 39,338 donor oocytes cycles from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology registry. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2022 Dec; 227(6):877.e1-877.e11. PMID 35863456. 
  • Gustin S, Lee M, Westphal L. (2013). Differences in Fertility and Assisted Reproduction in South Asian Women. In Ethic Differences in Fertility and Assisted Reproduction. (pp. 105-113). New York, NY: Springer. 

Being Dr. Lee’s patient has been a very educational and comforting experience that brought me much hope and a strong sense of empowerment. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable and reassuring, her kind and gentle personality also helped sooth my nerves throughout this process.

From the moment we sat down with Dr. Lee, we knew we were in the hands of someone truly extraordinary. Her expertise and innovative approach to treatment were evident from the start. We cannot recommend her enough!

Dr. Lee is the most compassionate, informative, dedicated doctor I’ve ever had. She spent so much time with me explaining all my options and giving me hope at my first appointment.

I felt good from day one leaving Dr. Lee’s office knowing this doctor truly cared about me. You just know when a doctor is genuine.

I always felt that Dr. Lee treated me not like a patient but more like a partner, with so much respect.

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