About
Dr. Kathleen T. Crane-Lee earned her undergraduate degree from Goucher College in 1980. She completed her MD at the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1986. Her family medicine residency took place at Southside Hospital in Bayshore, New York, where she finished as Chief Resident in 1989.
After residency, Dr. Crane-Lee served as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Family Medicine at SUNY Stony Brook from 1989 to 1996. She holds board certification in Family Practice, first certified in 1989 and recertified in 1996. She joined Family Physicians of Old Town Fairfax in January 2001 and brings more than 25 years of experience to her patients. She is passionate about nutrition in medicine, diabetes care, women's health, and pediatrics. She is married with three children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Goucher College, Bachelor of Art, 1980
Medical School
State University of New York at Stony Brook, MD, 1982-1986
Residency
Family Medicine, Southside Hospital, Bayshore, New York; Chief Resident, completed 1989
Additional Training
Clinical Instructor, Department of Family Medicine, SUNY at Stony Brook, 1989-1996
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Crane-Lee right for?
Dr. Crane-Lee is an excellent fit for patients who want a physician with deep experience across family medicine and preventive care. Women seeking a knowledgeable partner for well-woman exams, hormone replacement therapy, or gynecologic care will find her approach thorough and attentive. Parents looking for a family doctor comfortable with pediatrics and adolescent health benefit from her broad clinical range. Patients managing diabetes or nutrition-related conditions get particular value from her focused expertise in those areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Crane-Lee specializes in family medicine and preventive care. She has a particular focus on nutrition in medicine, diabetes management, and women's health. She also has strong clinical interest in pediatrics and adolescent care.
Yes. Dr. Crane-Lee holds board certification in Family Practice, certified in 1989 and recertified in 1996. She earned her MD from the State University of New York at Stony Brook.
Dr. Crane-Lee completed her MD at SUNY Stony Brook and her family medicine residency at Southside Hospital in Bayshore, New York, finishing as Chief Resident in 1989. She then served as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Family Medicine at SUNY Stony Brook from 1989 to 1996.
Yes. Dr. Crane-Lee handles a full range of women's health services including well-woman exams, PAP smears, and hormone replacement therapy. She brings personal interest and clinical depth to gynecologic and preventive care for women of all ages.
Yes. Dr. Crane-Lee has a strong personal interest in pediatrics and adolescent care. She sees patients from infancy through young adulthood, including school physicals, sports physicals, and camp physicals.
Dr. Crane-Lee joined Family Physicians of Old Town Fairfax in January 2001. She has practiced alongside Dr. Leonard for more than two decades, building long-term relationships with patients and families in the Fairfax community.
Dr. Crane-Lee is passionate about the role of nutrition in medicine. She applies this focus directly to diabetes management, helping patients understand how dietary choices affect metabolic health and long-term outcomes.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026