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Dr. Karla Stephen, MD

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Dr. Karla Stephen, MD
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Dr. Karla Stephen, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Lexington, KY.
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Dr. Karla Stephen, MD

Hospital Medicine*
Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Karla Stephen, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Lexington, KY.

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Dr. Karla Stephen, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Lexington, KY and has 19 years experience. They graduated from University of Kentucky in 2005 and completed a residency at University of Kentucky Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington, Baptist Health Richmond, Bluegrass Community Hospital and University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. At present, Dr. Stephen received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Stephen is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Atherosclerosis
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Chronic Pain
Congestive Heart Failure
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dyslipidemia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Heart Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
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ADHD and-or ADD
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
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Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Concussion
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
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Drug Withdrawal
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
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Essential Tremor
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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
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Gastrojejunal Ulcer
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Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Hiatal Hernia
Hip Pointer
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hyperthyroidism
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
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Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Kidney Infection
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
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Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
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Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Neurogenic Bladder
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Otitis Media
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatitis
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericarditis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Polyuria
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Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rib Fracture
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seizure Disorders
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Septic Embolism
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
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Subdural Hemorrhage
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Swine Flu
Thyroiditis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
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Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Valley Fever
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
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Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
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Yeast Infections
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
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  • Sagamore Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    535 Wellington Way Ste 360, Lexington, KY 40503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 402-2005
  2. 2 Baptist Health Lexington Hospital Medicine
    1740 Nicholasville Rd # 4, Lexington, KY 40503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 260-6348
  3. 3 Baptist Health Medical Group Cardiology
    1780 Nicholasville Rd Ste 403, Lexington, KY 40503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 260-6348
  4. 4 Baptist Health Richmond
    801 Eastern Byp, Richmond, KY 40475
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 625-3603

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3.8
Based on 19 Reviews
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1 Star (5)

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Care Philosophy
  • Baptist Health Medical Group is a comprehensive, multispecialty network of physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our providers are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and strive to treat our patients the way we would want to be treated, every time, at every Baptist Health location.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Karla Stephen, MD is a hospital medicine specialist in Lexington, KY and has over 18 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Kentucky in 2005. She specializes in Hospital Medicine.
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Specialties*
Hospital Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Kentucky
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Kentucky Hospital
    2005
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Kentucky Hospital
    2007
Residency Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Karla Stephen, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington, Baptist Health Richmond, Bluegrass Community Hospital and University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Karla Stephen, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Health Lexington

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY

  • Baptist Health Richmond

    801 Eastern Byp, Richmond, KY

  • Bluegrass Community Hospital

    360 Amsden Ave, Versailles, KY

  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital

    800 Rose St, Lexington, KY