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Dr. Karen Playforth, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 58
Dr. Karen Playforth, MD
4.0 (1 Ratings)

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Dr. Karen Playforth, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Lexington, KY.
(859) 260-6970
Dr. Karen Playforth, MD
4.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Karen Playforth, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 58
Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Karen Playforth, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Lexington, KY.
(859) 260-6970

About Dr. Karen Playforth, MD

Dr. Playforth graduated from University of Kentucky in 1999 and completed a residency at St Luke'sroosevelt Hospital Center. Dr. Karen Playforth, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Lexington, KY and has 27 years experience. Dr. Playforth has experience treating conditions like Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, High Risk Pregnancy, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Twin Pregnancy and Gestational Diabetes among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Playforth's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Playforth is board certified in Maternal & Fetal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
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Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
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Obstetric Ultrasound
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Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Gestational Diabetes Postpartum
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Phenylketonuria Screening
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sickle Cell Screening
Tubal Ligation
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery (VBAC)
Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Sagamore Plus
  • Preferred PPO
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    Kentucky Employees Health Plan (KEHP)
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    Catastrophic Pathway X-KY HMO
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    Gold Pathway-KY PPO
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    Bronze Pathway-KY PPO
    Bronze Pathway X for HSA-KY HMO
    Norton Healthcare Blue Access Tiered-KY PPO
    Bronze Pathway Transition w/HSA-KY HMO
    UK-Indemnity-KY
    Gold Blue Access-KY PPO
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    Silver Blue Access w/HSA-KY PPO
    Methodist Hospital-KY
    The Christ Hospital Health Network (TCHHN)-KY
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    St. Josephs-KY
    Silver Pathway Transition for HSA-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway w/HSA - SG-KY HMO
    Blue Access-KY PPO
    Bronze Pathway for HSA-KY HMO
    Bronze Pathway-KY PPO Plus
    Catastrophic Pathway-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway-KY PPO
    Gold Pathway-KY PPO Plus
    Platinum Blue Access-KY PPO
    Bronze Pathway-KY HMO
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    Bronze Pathway Transition-KY HMO
    Platinum Pathway - SG-KY HMO
    Blue Traditional-KY
    Gold Pathway - SG-KY HMO
    Blue Preferred-KY
    Balanced Pathway-KY HMO
    Blue Access-KY
    Bronze Pathway- SG-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway-KY PPO Plus
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    Balanced Pathway Transition-KY HMO
    Catastrophic Pathway Transition-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway Transition-KY HMO
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    Silver Blue Access-KY PPO
    Pathway Transition-KY HMO
    Catastrophic Pathway Transition X-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway Transition w/HSA-KY HMO
    Bronze Pathway Transition X-KY HMO
    Gold Pathway X-KY HMO
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Where Dr. Karen Playforth, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Office
    1700 Nicholasville Rd Ste 703, Lexington, KY 40503

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Feb 15, 2023
I loved her!!! She delivered two of my babies, I couldn’t have asked for a better obgyn for both of my pregnancies and both labors!!
Aubrey Parker — Feb 15, 2023
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Meet Dr. Karen Playforth, MD

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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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FAQs About Dr. Playforth's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karen Playforth, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Playforth's profile.

Dr. Playforth frequently treats the following conditions: Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, High Risk Pregnancy, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Twin Pregnancy and Gestational Diabetes. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Karen Playforth, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington.

Yes, Dr. Karen Playforth, MD holds board certification in Maternal & Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Kentucky
    1999
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Maternal & Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • St Luke'sroosevelt Hospital Center
    2005
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Karen Playforth, MD Practices

  • Baptist Health Lexington

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY

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