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Summary
Dr. Peter Jernigan is a surgeon who specializes in general surgery with 15 years of experience in the field. He completed his medical education at the University of Alabama School of Medicine and went on to complete his residency at UC College of Medicine. Dr. Jernigan provides care to patients in English.
Dr. Jernigan practices at multiple Saint Elizabeth Healthcare locations in Kentucky, including facilities in Newport and Edgewood. He treats patients with ventral hernias, abdominal pain, and nausea or vomiting. His surgical expertise includes laparoscopic procedures, chronic wound care, and wound debridement to help patients heal and recover from various conditions.
Dr. Jernigan practices at multiple Saint Elizabeth Healthcare locations in Kentucky, including facilities in Newport and Edgewood. He treats patients with ventral hernias, abdominal pain, and nausea or vomiting. His surgical expertise includes laparoscopic procedures, chronic wound care, and wound debridement to help patients heal and recover from various conditions.
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Quick Facts
- 15 years of experience
- speaks English
- Uc College Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Peter Leslie Jernigan has 2 locationsGeneral Surgery - Newport - St. Elizabeth Physicians
1400 Grand AveNewport, KY 41071 Tel: (859) 578-5880
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
General Surgery - Edgewood Suite 271 - St. Elizabeth Physicians
20 Medical Village DrEdgewood, KY 41017 Tel: (859) 578-5880
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
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| 15 Years of Experience | 2 Years of Experience | 2 Years of Experience | 4 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Newport , KY | Cincinnati , OH | Cincinnati , OH | Cincinnati , OH |
| Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine | Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine | Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston | Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Peter Leslie Jernigan has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Peter Leslie Jernigan has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
15 Years Experience
Peter Leslie Jernigan holds an expired medical license in the states of Kentucky and Alabama.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Alabama that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Uc College Of Medicine.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2011.
NPI Number
Peter Leslie Jernigan's NPI number is 1770873028.
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- Does Peter Jernigan accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Peter Jernigan has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Peter Jernigan's office located?
- Peter Jernigan's office is located at 1400 Grand Ave, Newport, KY, 41071.
- Which hospitals is Peter Jernigan affiliated with?
- Peter Jernigan is affiliated with Rmc Anniston, Saint Elizabeth Healthcare Fort Thomas, Saint Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital, and Saint Elizabeth Covington Hospital.
- Does Peter Jernigan accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Peter Jernigan accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Is Peter Jernigan accepting new patients?
- Peter Jernigan has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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