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Dr. Christopher West, MD

Hospital Medicine*
Map Pin Small Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Christopher West, MD

Dr. Christopher West, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Lexington, KY. They specialize in Hospital Medicine, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY / CHANDLER MEDICAL CENTER and is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington.

Dr. West works at Practice in Lexington, KY. They frequently treat conditions like Dehydration and Hypokalemia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna and Cigna 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. West's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Baptist Health Lexington
    1740 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 260-6100
  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

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  • Baptist Health Lexington

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Dehydration
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Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Hypokalemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease

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Dehydration
Hypokalemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anxiety
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Arrhythmias
Arthritis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Bleeding Disorders
Cardiomyopathy
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Gallstones
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Influenza (Flu)
Joint Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Osteoarthritis
Pancreatitis
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Sinus Bradycardia
Stroke
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alkalosis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis
Animal Allergies
Ankle Fracture
Anorectal Abscess
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arthritis of the Elbow
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Bedsores
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Biliary Atresia
Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Injury
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Cervicitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Cluster Headache
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Concussion
Confusion
Cough
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Cranial Trauma
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drug Withdrawal
Duodenal Ulcer
Embolism
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Endocarditis
Enteritis
Epilepsy
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Erectile Dysfunction
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Foot Sprain
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Goiter
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Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Block
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Humerus Fracture
Hypercalcemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bladder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Otitis Media
Overactive Bladder
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Pelvic Fracture
Peptic Ulcer
Perforated Eardrum
Pericarditis
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rhabdomyolysis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Sarcoidosis
Second Degree Heart Block
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Seizure Disorders
Sepsis
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Swine Flu
Tempormandibular Joint Pain
Tension Headache
Third Degree Heart Block
Third-Degree Burns
Thyroiditis
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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    Specialties*
    • Hospital Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1316103328
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY / CHANDLER MEDICAL CENTER
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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