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Dr. Christopher Desimone, MD

Oncology
4.6 (10)
Map Pin Small Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Christopher Desimone, MD

Dr. Christopher Desimone, MD is an Oncology Specialist in Lexington, KY. They specialize in Oncology, has 26 years of experience. They graduated from University Of Kentucky and is affiliated with Baptist Health Richmond, Baptist Health Corbin, Bluegrass Community Hospital, Clark Regional Medical Center, Harrison Memorial Hospital, Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center, King's Daughters Medical Center, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Pikeville Medical Center, Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center and University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital.

Dr. Desimone works at UK Markey Cancer Center - Gynecologic Oncology Clinic in Lexington, KY. They frequently treat conditions like Gynecologic Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Desimone's Office Locations

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    UK Markey Cancer Center - Gynecologic Oncology Clinic
    800 Rose St Rm 330A, Lexington, KY 40536 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 257-1613

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  • Baptist Health Richmond
  • Baptist Health Corbin
  • Bluegrass Community Hospital
  • Clark Regional Medical Center
  • Harrison Memorial Hospital
  • Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center
  • King's Daughters Medical Center
  • Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
  • Pikeville Medical Center
  • Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center
  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital

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    About Dr. Christopher Desimone, MD

    Specialties
    • Oncology
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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1538103056
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Of Ky College Of Med
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    • University Of Kentucky
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Christopher Desimone, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Desimone is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Desimone has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Desimone works at UK Markey Cancer Center - Gynecologic Oncology Clinic in Lexington, KY. View the full address on Dr. Desimone’s profile.

    Dr. Desimone has seen patients for Gynecologic Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Desimone on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Desimone. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Desimone.

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