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Dr. Kara Swafford, MD
Neurology* Age 39
Dr. Kara Swafford, MD

Offers telehealth
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Dr. Kara Swafford, MD is a Neurologist in Lexington, KY.
Dr. Kara Swafford, MD

Dr. Kara Swafford, MD

Neurology* Age 39
Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kara Swafford, MD is a Neurologist in Lexington, KY.
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About Dr. Kara Swafford, MD

Dr. Swafford graduated from UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY / CHANDLER MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Kara Swafford, MD is a Neurologist in Lexington, KY and has 12 years experience. Dr. Swafford has experience treating conditions like Chiari's Deformity, Chiari Malformation Type 1, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Non-Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Embolism, Migraine, Embolic Stroke and Headache among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Swafford's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Swafford is board certified in Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chiari's Deformity
Chiari Malformation Type 1
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Chiari's Deformity
Chiari Malformation Type 1
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Chiari's Deformity
Chiari Malformation Type 1
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Cerebral Embolism
Migraine
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Embolic Stroke
Headache
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Stroke
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Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Aphasia
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Chronic Pain
Impairments of Consciousness
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Aural Migraine
Epilepsy
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Low Back Pain
Tremor
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Dementia
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Dysphagia
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Syncope
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Essential Tremor
Dizziness
Thrombolysis
Sleep Apnea
Cervical Vertigo
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Cranial Trauma
Brain Aneurysm
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Alzheimer's Disease
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Ataxia
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Autonomic Disorders
Bell's Palsy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Migraine
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Concussion
Confusion
Congenital Brain Malformations
Diabetic Coma
Diplopia
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Dropfoot
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Drug-Induced Parkinsonism
Dysphagia Cerebrovascular Accident
Dystonia
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Encephalomyelopathy
Facial Nerve Disorder
Hemiplegic Migraine
Hemispacial Neglect
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Herniated Disc
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Hypothalamus Cancer
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Locked-In Syndrome
Long COVID Disorder
Meningitis
Microscopic Polyangiitis
Moyamoya Disease
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelitis
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Myoclonus
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nystagmus
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinsonism
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Primary Generalized Absence Epilepsy
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Psychophysiologic Insomnia
Radiculopathy
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Restless Leg Syndrome
Seizure Disorders
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Tension Headache
Torticollis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vascular Dementia
Vasculitis
Vertigo
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Nerve Conduction Studies
Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Wada Test

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    APCN Choice POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Where Dr. Kara Swafford, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Kentucky Children's Hospital
    800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 323-5661
  2. 2 Office
    740 S Limestone Ste B101, Lexington, KY 40508
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 323-5661
  3. 3 Office
    740 S Limestone Rm L445, Lexington, KY 40508
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 218-5038

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Neurology
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Dr. Swafford frequently treats the following conditions: Chiari's Deformity, Chiari Malformation Type 1, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Non-Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Embolism, Migraine, Embolic Stroke and Headache. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kara Swafford, MD is affiliated with University of Kentucky Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kara Swafford, MD holds board certification in Neurology and Vascular Neurology.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY / CHANDLER MEDICAL CENTER
    2014
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Neurology and Vascular Neurology
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Kara Swafford, MD Practices

  • University of Kentucky Hospital

    800 Rose St, Lexington, KY

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