Dr. Francis J Pimentel, MD

Dr. Francis Pimentel is a family medicine physician who also specializes in emergency medicine, bringing a unique combination of comprehensive primary care and acute medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and has dedicated 54 years to serving patients throughout his distinguished career. Dr. Pimentel is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Pimentel practices at South Fork Medical Clinic in Whitley City, Kentucky, and maintains hospital privileges at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. His dual specialization in family medicine and emergency medicine enables him to provide both ongoing preventive care and urgent medical treatment when needed. With over five decades of medical experience, he brings extensive knowledge to patient care across all age groups.