UK HealthCare

Endocrinology • Lexington, KY • Since 1955

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About

Endocrinology at UK HealthCare (University of Kentucky, Lexington) refers to the hospital and clinics system that provides specialty endocrine care as part of the university’s health network. UK HealthCare is a nonprofit, teaching health system headquartered in Lexington, offering hospital and clinic services across its locations, including core endocrine services within its Lexington campuses. For endocrine specialists, patients can access UK HealthCare’s hospital-based endocrinology services, outpatient clinics, and related patient care programs through the UK HealthCare network. For precise clinic locations, appointment details, and endocrinology providers, visit ukhealthcare.uky.edu or contact the main line.

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Clinic Type

Endocrinology

Address

2195 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40504

Phone

859-323-2232 (appointments), 859-257-1078 (Adult after-hours), 859-323-8179 (Pediatric)

Email

itshelpdesk@uky.edu

Opening Hours

Sun: Closed; Mon-Fri: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm; Sat: Closed

Website

https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/services/adult-endocrinology

Emergency Care

VAMC Endocrinology, Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Services Offered

Endocrinology
Diabetes care
Thyroid disorders
Pituitary diseases
Lipid abnormalities
Obesity management
Thyroid nodule and oncology service
Transgender management

Team

Kamyar Asadipooya, MD, 4.76 out of 5 — Diabetes Treatment Endocrinology
J. Fisher — Endocrinology
Nnenia S. Francis, MD, 4.75 out of 5 — Endocrinology
Philip A. — Diabetes Treatment Endocrinology
Jamal H. Merhy, MD, 4.72 out of 5 — Endocrinology
W. Jackson Smith, MD, Endocrinology - Pediatric, 4.72 out of 5 — Endocrinology
Kristen R. Stakelin, MD, MLDE, CDCES, 4.97 out of 5 — Diabetes Treatment Endocrinology

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

English

FAQs

What services does UK Endocrinology offer?

Diagnosis and treatment of diabetes, thyroid disease, pituitary disease and other endocrine disorders.

Transgender Management Program: Our program offers comprehensive evaluation and hormonal management of transgender individuals. To schedule an appointment please call 859-323-2232 and have your primary care provider and/or therapist fax a letter to 859-257-2634. To facilitate your evaluation, current (within the last six months) laboratory evaluations are required, including a fasting lipid panel, metabolic panel, liver function tests and a hemogram. These can be obtained from your primary care provider.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

UK HealthCare official provider profiles (Press Ganey surveys): Generally high (typically 4.7-4.9 out of 5) on official UK HealthCare profiles (Varies by provider (e.g., 11 to 47 reviews per profile shown))
Third-party review sites (e.g., Birdeye, Google): Low (1.5 to 2.8 out of 5) on third-party review aggregators like Birdeye (Small sample size (2-5 reviews))

Patients praise

High satisfaction scores for many individual advanced practice providers and physicians on official hospital profiles
Providers described as knowledgeable, thorough, and professional
Effective treatment plans for diabetes and other endocrine conditions
Patients appreciate providers who are good listeners and explain medical conditions clearly

Common complaints

Poor bedside manner and perceived lack of empathy from some physicians
Issues with administrative staff, including poor communication, lost lab results, and appointment scheduling errors
Long wait times in office or lobby
Perceived unprofessionalism and rudeness
Difficulty obtaining prescription refills or prior authorizations

"I absolutely love my endocrinologist she is a wonderful well-informed educated doctor. Since I have such a lengthy medical history she's always very thorough in anything that she does dealing with my Healthcare."

— UK HealthCare official provider review

"Absolutely the worst patient care! Waited in the lobby for hours, then he came in and was extremely rude and has zero patient care or empathy! Will not be returning!!"

— Third-party physician review (WebMD)

"The APRN that treats me is nice enough... They've lost my labwork, haven't returned my calls... Totally unhappy with how I've been treated there."

— Third-party clinic review (Birdeye)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.