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
What Makes Us Unique
The Medical Landscape in Lexington
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.
World-Class Cancer Care
UK HealthCare’s Markey Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute-designated center in Kentucky, and one of only a handful in the country.
Featured Unique Venues
From unique to unexpected, choose a venue that makes your meeting truly one-of-a-kind.
Central Bank Center and Rupp Arena
A variety of flexible meeting spaces are available at this state-of-the-art convention center...
The Kentucky Castle
This famous landmark was first built as a private residence. Tours of the castle and grounds are...
Apiary Catering & Events
This spectacular downtown venue transports guests into a hidden world that blends Southern...
Lexington Opera House
Lovingly restored to its 1887 glory, the Lexington Opera House offers something for everyone:...
Featured Attractions
Lexington is a special place. Give your attendees a uniquely Lexington experience they’ll rave about for years to come.
University of Kentucky
Founded in 1865, the University of Kentucky is the largest public university in the state, educating...
Woodford Reserve Distillery
Woodford Reserve is the only facility in the state making bourbon using the original Scottish 'pot...
Visit Horse Country
Visit Horse Country provides a central booking outlet for member horse farms and medical equine...
