Dr. Elaine Patterson Alexander

Dr. Elaine Alexander specializes in rheumatology, focusing on conditions that affect joints, muscles, and bones. She earned her medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and completed her residency training at Ohio State University Medical Center. With 13 years of experience treating patients with rheumatic diseases, Dr. Alexander provides comprehensive care for complex autoimmune conditions. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Alexander practices at Baptist Health Richmond and sees patients at locations in Lexington and Richmond, Kentucky. She treats patients with rheumatoid arthritis, helping them manage joint inflammation and maintain mobility. Alexander also addresses hand pain and provides specialized care for women experiencing back pain during pregnancy. Her treatment approach includes coordinating physical therapy to improve strength and flexibility, managing infusion therapy for autoimmune conditions, and overseeing chemotherapy protocols …when needed for certain rheumatic diseases.