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Dr. Kenneth Afenya, MD

Nephrology*
Map Pin Small Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Kenneth Afenya, MD

Dr. Kenneth Afenya, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Lexington, KY. They specialize in Nephrology, has 21 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from University of Ghana Medical School and is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington, Frankfort Regional Medical Center, Saint Joseph East, Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Medical Center and St. Claire HealthCare.

Dr. Afenya works at Lex Kidney Care in Lexington, KY with other offices in Frankfort, KY and Morehead, KY. They frequently treat conditions like Hypokalemia , Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia and Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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.

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Dr. Afenya's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Facial Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Pllc
    448 Lewis Hargett Cir Ste 240, Lexington, KY 40503 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 785-3828
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:00
  2. 2
    Baptist Health Medical Group Gastroenterology
    299 Kings Daughters Dr, Frankfort, KY 40601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 875-5240
  3. 3
    St Claire Medical Center Inc.
    245 FLEMINGSBURG RD, Morehead, KY 40351 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (606) 780-5500
  4. 4
    St. Claire Healthcare
    222 Medical Cir, Morehead, KY 40351 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (606) 783-6500

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Baptist Health Lexington
  • Frankfort Regional Medical Center
  • Saint Joseph East
  • Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Medical Center
  • St. Claire HealthCare

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Hypokalemia
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Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease

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Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Acidosis
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Hyperkalemia
Acute Kidney Failure
Alkalosis
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Chronic Kidney Diseases
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Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Vitamin D Deficiency
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Amyloidosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Animal Allergies
Autoimmune Diseases
Bartter Syndrome
Cachexia
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Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Infection
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Down Syndrome
Dyslipidemia
Foot Infection
Gastroptosis
Gonorrhea Infections
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Damage
Kidney Hypertrophy
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pollen Allergy
Proteinuria
Pyonephrosis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Systemic Vasculitis
Thrush
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Tobacco Withdrawal
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
Venous Compression
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Urinalysis
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    About Dr. Kenneth Afenya, MD

    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1558593210
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Kentucky Hospital
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • The Brooklyn Hospital Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Ghana Medical School
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Ghana
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Afenya has seen patients for Hypokalemia , Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia and Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Afenya on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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