Summary

Dr. Karen Playforth specializes in obstetrics and gynecology with advanced training in maternal and fetal medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and has been practicing for 27 years. Her expertise focuses on caring for women with high-risk pregnancies and complex maternal conditions. Dr. Playforth is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Playforth practices throughout Lexington, Kentucky, with affiliations at multiple hospitals including University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Medical Center, Baptist Health Lexington, and Kentucky Children's Hospital. She provides specialized care for high-risk pregnancies and helps manage obesity during pregnancy. Her practice includes performing detailed fetal ultrasounds and fetal echocardiograms to monitor baby's development. Patients rate her care at 3.3 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.3
  • 27 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 8 hospital affiliations
  • 9 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Karen Susanne Playforth has 9 locations

Baptist Health Medical Group Maternal Fetal Medicine

1700 Nicholasville Rd Ste 703Lexington, KY 40503
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

University Of Kentucky Healthcare

125 E Maxwell StLexington, KY 40508
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Kentucky Childrens Hospital

1000 S LimestoneLexington, KY 40506

Baptist Health Lexington

1740 Nicholasville RdLexington, KY 40503

University Of Kentucky Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital

310 S LimestoneLexington, KY 40508

Baptist Health Hamburg

3000 Baptist Health BlvdLexington, KY 40509

Baptist Health Louisville

4000 Kresge WayLouisville, KY 40207

University Of Kentucky Albert B Chandler Medical Center

800 ROSE ST FL 2LEXINGTON, KY 40536

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Dr. Karen Susanne Playforth, MDDr. Frank C Miller, MDDr. Dana Marie Scott Finley, DODr. Elizabeth Ann Baxley, MD
Obstetrics & GynecologyObstetrics & GynecologyObstetrics & GynecologyFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.3 
2.5 
27 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Lexington , KYLexington , KYAuxier , KYGreenville , NC
Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Pikeville - Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Karen Susanne Playforth has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karen Susanne Playforth has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Electromyography (EMG)
  • Gestational Diabetes
  • Hot Flashes
  • Maternal & Fetal Medicine
  • Menopause

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Kentucky, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Kentucky College Of MedicineGraduated in 1999

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