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“I try to make sure that each patient gets my full, 100 percent attention in whatever I’m doing.”​

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​Dr. Elmer Lehman planned to be a family medicine physician. During his rotations in surgery, he found his calling and gravitated toward obstetrics and gynecology. As a gynecologic oncologist, Dr. Lehman is one of 2,000 physicians who practice this specialty.

“I take great pride in what I do and how well I do it,” he said.

Dr. Lehman cares for women who have cancer conditions related to their female reproductive organs like uterus, ovaries, vulva and cervix. He has expertise in performing advanced surgery as well as managing care through evaluations and treatment.

As a surgeon at heart, Dr. Lehman makes sure to focus on his patients individually. He wants patients to understand their care and work together with them. After surgery, patients will continue to see Dr. Lehman for wellness evaluations.

“The best part for me is when at the five-year mark, I can tell a woman, you’re cancer free,” he said. “That’s the best feeling there is.”

Dr. Lehman earned his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, followed by a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Columbia St. Mary’s in Milwaukee. He completed his fellowship in gynecology oncology at the University of Texas - MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Lehman and his wife have six children. Outside of his practice, he enjoys golf, photography and astrophotography.

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  • Medical School
    Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI, United States, M.D. 1983

    Residency
    Columbia St. Mary's Milwaukee, WI, United States, Obstetrics & Gynecology 1987

    Fellowship
    University of Texas - MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX, United States, Gynecologic Oncology 1989

  • Professional Societies
    American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists American Medical Association Society of Gynecologic Oncologists Wisconsin Medical Society

    Board Certifications
    Gynecologic Oncology: 1991 Obstetrics & Gynecology: 1990

    State Licenses
    Wisconsin

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4.6
out of 5 (82 ratings, 15 comments)
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4.5
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4.6
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4.7
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November 11, 2022
Dr. Lehman was my dr. for many years when I lived [in southern Wisconsin]. When I heard he was coming here I did a happy dance - have total trust in him!
April 4, 2023
Very good care giver.
May 2, 2023
I was very satisfied with Dr. Lehman. He made sure that he talked loud enough for me, because I am very hard of hearing.
May 4, 2023
I appreciate Dr. Lehman making a follow-up call after my appointment to discuss a possible option for further treatment.
May 16, 2023
Dr. & staff were very informative about my condition.
June 1, 2023
Dr. Lehman and his staff not only listen to my concerns but also give me options and send me in the right direction to get them taken care of.
June 1, 2023
Dr. Lehman was a real professional and very caring. From surgery to aftercare - excellent care!
October 2, 2023
Dr. Lehman is a kind, and compassionate doctor who answers your questions, and makes you feel as if he's listening to your concerns!! Never rushes you! Class A doctor!!
December 28, 2022
I knew going in that Dr. Lehman was 'blunt' but an excellent surgeon. With my ovarian mass we looked for the doctor who could see me soonest. He got the job done.
October 23, 2023
Our 3rd appointment was incredibly confusing.
October 9, 2023
Dr. Lehman joked & ignored me when I told him I did not feel good! I was very sick with a serious UTI (infection).
April 3, 2023
...Would not listen to me or care about my concerns...Rude.
December 8, 2022
There was very little sympathy and I left feeling like I had no options besides what I was told to do.
April 10, 2023
Dr. Lehman was condescending, argumentative.
November 16, 2022
No rating given
Dr. immediately started asking questions with no empathy or concern for why I was there, contradicted my answers, did not explain what he was doing for the exam prior to doing it, very quick exam/visit, did not explain why I may be having to see him, so many frustrating things.
November 16, 2022
No rating given
Dr. immediately started asking questions with no empathy or concern for why I was there, contradicted my answers, did not explain what he was doing for the exam prior to doing it, very quick exam/visit, did not explain why I may be having to see him, so many frustrating things.
April 10, 2023
Dr. Lehman was condescending, argumentative.
December 8, 2022
There was very little sympathy and I left feeling like I had no options besides what I was told to do.
April 3, 2023
...Would not listen to me or care about my concerns...Rude.
October 9, 2023
Dr. Lehman joked & ignored me when I told him I did not feel good! I was very sick with a serious UTI (infection).
October 23, 2023
Our 3rd appointment was incredibly confusing.
December 28, 2022
I knew going in that Dr. Lehman was 'blunt' but an excellent surgeon. With my ovarian mass we looked for the doctor who could see me soonest. He got the job done.
November 11, 2022
Dr. Lehman was my dr. for many years when I lived [in southern Wisconsin]. When I heard he was coming here I did a happy dance - have total trust in him!
April 4, 2023
Very good care giver.
May 2, 2023
I was very satisfied with Dr. Lehman. He made sure that he talked loud enough for me, because I am very hard of hearing.
May 4, 2023
I appreciate Dr. Lehman making a follow-up call after my appointment to discuss a possible option for further treatment.
May 16, 2023
Dr. & staff were very informative about my condition.
June 1, 2023
Dr. Lehman and his staff not only listen to my concerns but also give me options and send me in the right direction to get them taken care of.
June 1, 2023
Dr. Lehman was a real professional and very caring. From surgery to aftercare - excellent care!
October 2, 2023
Dr. Lehman is a kind, and compassionate doctor who answers your questions, and makes you feel as if he's listening to your concerns!! Never rushes you! Class A doctor!!
November 11, 2022
Dr. Lehman was my dr. for many years when I lived [in southern Wisconsin]. When I heard he was coming here I did a happy dance - have total trust in him!
November 16, 2022
No rating given
Dr. immediately started asking questions with no empathy or concern for why I was there, contradicted my answers, did not explain what he was doing for the exam prior to doing it, very quick exam/visit, did not explain why I may be having to see him, so many frustrating things.
December 8, 2022
There was very little sympathy and I left feeling like I had no options besides what I was told to do.
December 28, 2022
I knew going in that Dr. Lehman was 'blunt' but an excellent surgeon. With my ovarian mass we looked for the doctor who could see me soonest. He got the job done.
April 3, 2023
...Would not listen to me or care about my concerns...Rude.
April 4, 2023
Very good care giver.
April 10, 2023
Dr. Lehman was condescending, argumentative.
May 2, 2023
I was very satisfied with Dr. Lehman. He made sure that he talked loud enough for me, because I am very hard of hearing.
May 4, 2023
I appreciate Dr. Lehman making a follow-up call after my appointment to discuss a possible option for further treatment.
May 16, 2023
Dr. & staff were very informative about my condition.
June 1, 2023
Dr. Lehman and his staff not only listen to my concerns but also give me options and send me in the right direction to get them taken care of.
June 1, 2023
Dr. Lehman was a real professional and very caring. From surgery to aftercare - excellent care!
October 2, 2023
Dr. Lehman is a kind, and compassionate doctor who answers your questions, and makes you feel as if he's listening to your concerns!! Never rushes you! Class A doctor!!
October 9, 2023
Dr. Lehman joked & ignored me when I told him I did not feel good! I was very sick with a serious UTI (infection).
October 23, 2023
Our 3rd appointment was incredibly confusing.
October 23, 2023
Our 3rd appointment was incredibly confusing.
October 9, 2023
Dr. Lehman joked & ignored me when I told him I did not feel good! I was very sick with a serious UTI (infection).
October 2, 2023
Dr. Lehman is a kind, and compassionate doctor who answers your questions, and makes you feel as if he's listening to your concerns!! Never rushes you! Class A doctor!!
June 1, 2023
Dr. Lehman and his staff not only listen to my concerns but also give me options and send me in the right direction to get them taken care of.
June 1, 2023
Dr. Lehman was a real professional and very caring. From surgery to aftercare - excellent care!
May 16, 2023
Dr. & staff were very informative about my condition.
May 4, 2023
I appreciate Dr. Lehman making a follow-up call after my appointment to discuss a possible option for further treatment.
May 2, 2023
I was very satisfied with Dr. Lehman. He made sure that he talked loud enough for me, because I am very hard of hearing.
April 10, 2023
Dr. Lehman was condescending, argumentative.
April 4, 2023
Very good care giver.
April 3, 2023
...Would not listen to me or care about my concerns...Rude.
December 28, 2022
I knew going in that Dr. Lehman was 'blunt' but an excellent surgeon. With my ovarian mass we looked for the doctor who could see me soonest. He got the job done.
December 8, 2022
There was very little sympathy and I left feeling like I had no options besides what I was told to do.
November 16, 2022
No rating given
Dr. immediately started asking questions with no empathy or concern for why I was there, contradicted my answers, did not explain what he was doing for the exam prior to doing it, very quick exam/visit, did not explain why I may be having to see him, so many frustrating things.
November 11, 2022
Dr. Lehman was my dr. for many years when I lived [in southern Wisconsin]. When I heard he was coming here I did a happy dance - have total trust in him!

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