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Dr. Karla Stephen, MD

Hospital Medicine*
3.8 (19)
Map Pin Small Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Karla Stephen, MD

Dr. Karla Stephen, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Lexington, KY. They specialize in Hospital Medicine, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Family Practice. They graduated from University of Kentucky and is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington, Baptist Health Richmond, Bluegrass Community Hospital and University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. Dr. Stephen, completed a residency at University of Kentucky Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Stephen an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Stephen works at Practice in Lexington, KY with other offices in Richmond, KY. 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. Stephen's Office 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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  • Baptist Health Lexington
  • Baptist Health Richmond
  • Bluegrass Community Hospital
  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital

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    3.8
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    About Dr. Karla Stephen, MD

    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
    • 1124105911
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Kentucky Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Kentucky Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Kentucky
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Family Practice
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