Conditions

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Hypertension
  • High Cholesterol
  • Circulatory Pain in the Arm and Legs
  • Valvular Disease
    • Atrial Septal Defects (ASD) and Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
    • Rheumatic Heart Disease

About

Dee A. Abrams is a native Kentuckian and lives in Lexington with her husband and two children. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in athletic training from Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond and has more than 20 years of experience in the field. She attended the University of Kentucky and obtained her master's degree in physician assistant studies in 2005. She is board certified and has extensive experience in cardiology, neurosurgery and internal medicine.

Personal Statement

Cardiology became my focus once I realized the beauty and complexity of the heart. I enjoy putting the many pieces of symptoms, medications, anatomy and testing together to see the problem and help patients fix it so that they can lead a better life.

I believe in caring for the whole person and treating the individual, rather than the organ or lab result. My patients are not a number to me. My patients are humans with lives, families, hopes and dreams. My job is to help my patients reach their health goals.

Outside of medicine, my passions include yoga, natural living and getting out in nature as much as possible.

Training & Education

Degree

BS, Athletic Training, Eastern Kentucky University
PA-C, University of Kentucky, College of Allied Health Professionals

Certifications and Special Training

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Insurance Information

Insurance policies can vary widely. Please check with your doctor/clinic for specific insurance information before your visit or procedure to avoid unexpected out-of-pocket costs.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.91 out of 5
40 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    Best PA I could ask for

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    I was nervous because no one came back to discuss the test results after the monitor was placed. I don't guess they were available or maybe the report wasn't. I understand she had access to the imaging tho. Was confusing

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    One medicine was changed and we were told what we needed to know about it.

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    Good.

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    I felt very very cared for and concerned about!!! *Dee Abrams is very professional, very knowledgeable about my condition, how to treat me, and is extremely caring!!!
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      *Dee was amazing. She listened to me. Validated my experience and came up w/a great treatment plan.
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      Dee is an amazing at explaining what is going in my body. I love how she helps me understand without being afraid.
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      Dee is awesome, actually feel like she is family and it doesn't get any better than family
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      Dee is really wonderful. Discussed everything clearly and concisely, answered all of my questions and most importantly (to me), I was not rushed or made to feel like I was wasting her time since this was a one year follow up, which can be tedious I'm sure if there are more critical patients waiting. Honestly the best UK visit I've had since my two former primary doctors (Dr. Huang and Dr. Cardarelli respectively, left).
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      I love her she listened to all my concerts and addresses them all
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      Dee Abrams is amazing! Her energy and positive attitude made me comfortable and confident in her diagnosis and treatment! Dee was thorough in explaining my issues, plan for additional testing and follow up schedule. Dee knows what she is doing and she helped me lower my anxiety with my issues. Dee was very professional yet relatable and made me feel that she cared. Wonderful! Amazing! Blessed to have her treating me!
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      It was a good combination of care givers.
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      I always receive the best care at Gil Heart!!
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      Dee is the best
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      Dee was terrific
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      Dee was Awesome....
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      Dee is always so helpful and willing to help! She is caring and compassionate always.
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      *Dee Abrams is the best. She listens, shows compassion, and is available between appointments if we have a concern.
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      Very satisfied.
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      Great! I felt heard and her suggestion for an ECG was good and had positive results.
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      Good
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      Dee Abrams put my mind at ease with her knowledge and show of concern for my heart issues. She was extremely thorough and took plenty of time discussing the plan of care with me. She was very personable and I highly recommend anyone to seek her out for heart care!
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      Dee was awesome!! Would highly recommend her!
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      Excellent very helpful very informative answers questions
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      I have had no complaints with my appointments with Dee Abrams. While I don't look forward to medical appointments, I don't mind at all to go to these. Dee explains everything and makes clear what she sees with my health and is very easy to talk with and discuss issues.
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      *Dee is great! She takes time to listen to me and think about my needs. She is always available if I need her.
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      I recommend everyone to go to the Gill Heart
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      Service is off the charts great. I am one who is thankful for appts
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      Everyone was so nice and it was good to not have to wait all together it took 30 min. and that was so great love my doctor. 5. Yes _____.
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      She answer all my questions check my heart, I am well please with her.
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      I'm not a good patient when it comes times to be at doctor. They did and showed as well as I should expect to be treated.
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      Perfect.
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      Every experience I have had with Dee has been Very good. I recommend her highly
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      She was very good at determining the best treatment.
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      Dee Abrams, PA-C is special. She conducts a thorough exam interview and provides understandable explanations to my questions. Her personality puts people at ease and engages patients with genuine care for their well being. She has a real passion for what she does and she does It very well.
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      I'm sorry, but I was not expecting this provider - She walked in and immediately talked about my book and her family her son and daughter - then in MyChart stated she spent time discussing weight loss with me which did not occur. I feel I wasted a visit! No cardiology ?'s were addressed except what's BP at home? Oh, 160/80 - I'm OK with that. - Well, I'm not!
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      Seen Abrams and she was awesome!
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      I wanted to come back to Dee Abrams well worth it!
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      Very thankful to have Dr. Abram (NP)
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      Very good