See All Oncologists in Lexington, KY
Dr. Christopher Desimone, MD Icon-share Share Profile
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Super Profile

Dr. Christopher Desimone, MD

Oncology*
4.6 (11)
Map Pin Small Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
27 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 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Gynecological Oncology. They graduated from University of Kentucky and is affiliated with Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Baptist Health Richmond, Bluegrass Community Hospital and University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. Dr. Desimone, completed a residency at University of Ky College of Med. Patients rated Dr. Desimone an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Desimone works at UK Markey Cancer Center - Gynecologic Oncology Clinic in Lexington, KY. They are accepting new patients and accept 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.

Advertisement
These providers are on the medical staff of Baptist Healthcare System
Compare with other Oncology Specialists
Compare Dr. Desimone with our nearby Oncology Specialists at Baptist Healthcare System
These providers are on the medical staff of Baptist Healthcare System.

Dr. Desimone's Office Locations

  1. 1
    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

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

  • Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
  • Baptist Health Richmond
  • Bluegrass Community Hospital
  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

NEW FEATURE

What is treatment frequency?

Our treatment frequency feature helps you understand howoften a provider performs or treats a specificprocedure/condition compared to other doctors. Providersrank in one of four frequency categories:

Very HighFrequency
HighFrequency
NormalFrequency
May Perform

Specific procedures/conditions that don’t haveenough data are indicated with “May Perform”. We encourageyou to contact the provider with questions about theirexperience.

Search for conditions or procedures.
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Hysteroscopy
Salpingo Oopherectomy

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Hysteroscopy
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Anemia
  • View other providers who treat Anemia
Ovarian Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Bladder Cancer
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Cervix Carcinoma
Cholangiocarcinoma
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemophilia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Reticulosarcoma
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Carcinoma
Vaginal Cancer
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Cancer Screening
Colporrhaphy
Colposcopy
Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
Endocervical Curettage
Excision of Cervix
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Open Hysterectomy
Oral Cancer Screening
Skin Screenings
Thoracentesis
Vulvectomy
Check your insurance
    Close Icon
    Please double-check when making an appointment.

    View All Accepted Carriers

    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • First Health
    • Humana
    • MultiPlan
    • Sagamore Health Network

    * Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.

    Ratings & Reviews
    Reviews are displayed in date order and collected from patients who have agreed to reporting accurate and fair reviews. Providers with no reviews may have a new FindCare profile, or no submitted reviews on FindCare yet.

    Learn more about how FindCare's ratings and reviews work

    4.6
    Average provider rating
    Based on 11 ratings
    Patient Ratings (11)
    5 Star
    (10)
    4 Star
    (0)
    3 Star
    (0)
    2 Star
    (0)
    1 Star
    (1)
    Leave a review

    How was your appointment with Dr. Desimone?

    Read more reviews on Healthgrades
    Photo: Dr. Christopher Desimone, MD
    How would you rate your experience with Dr. Christopher Desimone, MD?
    • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Desimone to family and friends

    Dr. Desimone's Office & Staff

    • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
    • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
    • Staff friendliness and courteousness
    • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

    Experience with Dr. Desimone

    • Level of trust in provider's decisions
    • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
    • How well provider listens and answers questions
    • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

    Tell Us About Yourself

    • Your gender:
    • Your age group:
    • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

    Finish Here

    • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
      Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
    Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Christopher Desimone, MD.

    About Dr. Christopher Desimone, MD

    Specialties*
    • Oncology

    • *Healthline does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
    Years of Experience
    Years of experience represents how long a provider has been practicing in their field since graduating from medical school. Not all providers will have this information available.

    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1538103056
    NPI Number
    A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.

    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Ky College of Med
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Kentucky
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gynecological Oncology and Obstetrics & Gynecology
    Board Certifications
    What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

    A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

    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.

    11 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.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Desimone, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Desimone appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

    Telehealth Options
    This provider has not specified a telehealth appointment method. Would you still like to make an appointment with Dr. Desimone, or would you like to choose another provider and have an online appointment right now?
    Find provider online now
    Call now to make an appointment
    (859) 257-1613

    Are you Dr. Christopher Desimone, MD?

    Claim your profile through Healthgrades to keep it updated and reach more patients.

    It’s free and only takes a minute.

    CLAIM MY PROFILE

    Search

    Primary Care
    Close Icon