Jannel Lee-Allen, MD, MUP

Janell Lee-Allen, M.D., MUP is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist serving the Greater Lansing community. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI. Dr. Lee-Allen also earned a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Pittsburgh. She previously served the Detroit community as an Urban Planner and is passionate about educating people about their health options. Dr. Lee-Allen was inspired to become a Gastroenterologist when she met a female GI doctor in her book club. After shadowing her in her digestive health practice, Lee-Allen felt she had found her calling to illuminate medicine in color. Dr. Lee-Allen was born in Harlem, New York, and comes from a family of practitioners.  When not caring for patients, Dr. Lee-Allen enjoys writing poetry and prose.

• Winner of the 2018 Clotilde D. Bowen, MD Women of Excellence Award, a distinction reserved for female residents with a proven commitment to extraordinary patient care, advocacy, and mentorship.

• 2015-2016 Chapter President of the Wayne State University School of Medicine Gold Humanism Honor Society

• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association

• Member of the American College of Gastroenterology

• Member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy