3.3
9 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Karen Playforth is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist who specializes in maternal and fetal medicine, focusing on high-risk pregnancies and complex maternal care. She earned her medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and brings 27 years of clinical experience to her practice. Dr. Playforth is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations throughout Kentucky.
Dr. Playforth practices at multiple locations in Lexington, including University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Medical Center, Baptist Health Lexington, and Kentucky Children's Hospital. She specializes in caring for women with high-risk pregnancies and manages conditions related to obesity during pregnancy. Her expertise includes performing detailed fetal ultrasounds, biophysical profile tests, and fetal echocardiograms to monitor baby's health and development. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
Dr. Playforth practices at multiple locations in Lexington, including University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Medical Center, Baptist Health Lexington, and Kentucky Children's Hospital. She specializes in caring for women with high-risk pregnancies and manages conditions related to obesity during pregnancy. Her expertise includes performing detailed fetal ultrasounds, biophysical profile tests, and fetal echocardiograms to monitor baby's health and development. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 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 locationsBaptist Health Medical Group Maternal Fetal Medicine
1700 Nicholasville Rd Ste 703Lexington, KY 40503 Tel: (859) 260-6970
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 40508Mon8:00 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
University Of Kentucky Albert B Chandler Medical Center
800 Rose StLexington, KY 40536 Tel: (859) 323-5000
University Of Kentucky Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital
310 S LimestoneLexington, KY 40508 Tel: (859) 226-7000
University Of Kentucky Albert B Chandler Medical Center
800 ROSE ST FL 2LEXINGTON, KY 40536Compare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Karen Susanne Playforth, MD | Dr. Donald Edward Edger, MD | Dr. Ruth Ann Shepherd | Dr. Billy Joe Jackson |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Pediatrics | Obstetrics & Gynecology |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 27 Years of Experience | 71 Years of Experience | 48 Years of Experience | 64 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | |||
| Lexington , KY | Nicholasville , KY | Frankfort , KY | Frankfort , KY |
| Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine | Med School: University of Cincinnati | Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen Susanne Playforth
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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
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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- Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Playforth affiliated with?
- Dr. Karen Playforth is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital, University Of Kentucky Albert B Chandler Medical Center, Saint Joseph Hospital, Baptist Health Lexington, Chi Saint Joseph East, The Womens Hospital At Saint Joseph East, Kentucky Childrens Hospital, and Baptist Health Hamburg.
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- Where is Dr. Karen Playforth's office located?
- Dr. Karen Playforth's office is located at 1700 Nicholasville Rd Ste 703, Lexington, KY, 40503.
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