Medical: Lexington, Kentucky

Some of the best physicians, researchers and clinicians in the world come to Lexington to learn, practice, and make a difference. Thousands of medical professionals call Central Kentucky home, united in their mission of creating a healthier community and a healthier world. Our medical facilities, specialists, and educational opportunities make this a great place to hold a medical meeting or event.

Lexpert Spotlight

Lexington is home to some pretty smart folks. Get in touch to see how one of our local experts in Medicine can help make your meeting a big hit.

John D'Ozario

Regina Drury Endowed Chair in Pediatric Research/ President Elect, University of Kentucky/Pan American Society of Pigment Cell Research

Area of Focus - Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Cancer Predisposition Syndromes, Melanoma and Melanocyte

Oliver J. Fackelmayer, MD, FACS

University of Kentucky College of Medicine Assistant Professor

Area of Focus – Endocrine Surgery, General Surgery, Thyroid Cancer Team

William B. Inabnet, III, MD, FACS, MHA

University of Kentucky College of Medicine Johnston-Wright Endowed Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery & UK HealthCare Surgeon-in-Chief

Area of Focus – Bariatric Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, General Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery, Thyroid Cancer Team

Cortney Y. Lee, MD, FACS

University of Kentucky College of Medicine Professor of Surgery & Director, General Surgery Residency Program

Area of Focus – Endocrine Surgery, General Surgery, Thyroid Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer Team, Graves’ Disease

Erin McElwain

Senior Manager, Marketing Development UK Markey Cancer Center; Chair, Public Affairs and Marketing Network of National Cancer Centers, UK Healthcare

Area of Focus - Medical Marketing, Event Planning, Science, Research

Jennifer Rogers

Associate Director of Administration, University of Kentucky - Markey Cancer

Area of Focus - Health Care Research Administration, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Management, Strategic Planning

Cheri Tolle

Administrative Director, UK Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network

Area of Focus - Health Education and Oncology

Hometown Host Testimonials

John D'Orazio – Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky

Allyson Eyermann – Operations Manager, Child Neurology Foundation

What Makes Us Unique

The Medical Landscape in Lexington

Little girl getting treated at Shriner's hospital in a happy children's room.

Major Institutions

Lexington is home to Baptist Health, CHI Saint Joseph Hospital, Shriners Hospital for Children, Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, University of Kentucky HealthCare and more.

#1 in Kentucky

UK HealthCare’s Albert B. Chandler Hospital remains the Number 1 hospital in Kentucky and the Bluegrass Region, according to U.S. News and World Report Rankings.

UK HealthCare

Encompassing all UK hospitals and clinics, UK HealthCare has over 80 specialized clinics, 140+ outreach programs, and a team of 9,000 physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and health care workers.

Medical Education

The University of Kentucky is home to six health science colleges: Dentistry, Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, and the #6 Pharmacy program in the country.

Health-Affiliated Associations

Many health-affiliated associations call Lexington home, from the Academy of Communication in Healthcare and Child Neurology Foundation to the Nursing Organizations Alliance.