Regina M. Marcinek, APRN, CNS

Markey Cancer Center

4.55 out of 5

31 Reviews

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Specialties

Endocrinology

Conditions

Thyroid & parathyroid cancers
Adrenal cancer
Adult Abnormal Thyroid Levels
Adult Graves’ Disease
Adult Hashimoto’s/Thyroiditis
- Adult Hypothyroidism
- Adult Hyperparathyriodism

Training & Education

Degree

University of Kentucky, Lexington

Certifications and Special Training

American Nurses Credentialing Center, Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Ratings & Reviews

4.55 out of 5

31 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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Very good Doctor. Regina Was good at what she did or knew about what we're going on explained well and friendly

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Always concerned and helpful with a great attitude

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Regina was awesome! She took her time and explained everything to me thoroughly and in a way that was easy to understand. It did not feel like a rushed appointment. There was a hiccup with the office not having or receiving all my lab work from my pcp. But we were able to get through that.

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The provider was more concerned with telling me I was overweight and listed all the things that would happen to me because I'm overweight (told me I probably had sleep apnea and my brain cells were dying). I need someone who will be concerned with WHY I'm overweight and help me figure out what is going on in my body to cause the weight gain and pain. This is my second visit and she has criticized my weight both visits. I did not have this weight problem a couple years ago, but she didn't listen to me when I try to say I don't know what caused my weight gain. She just suggested lowering my dose of thyroid meds, but isn't concerned with my numbers going up from the past two months because I'm still in the normal range. If in six months from now my numbers are high and above normal I'm going to have a problem to address with the care I've received for the past three months from this provider.

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Regina is wonderful at explaining things to patients thoroughly and in a manner they understand. She takes time to answer any patient questions and review their concerns. Excellent provider!
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  Good
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  Mrs Regina is just great all the way around.
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  Gina is a breath of fresh air! Wish She could teach a class on how to be a health care provider!!!
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  Provider was very thorough and detailed throughout all my visits with her during the last year
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  Regina was an excellent provider to meet with. She explained things about the status of my condition and went into detail about the proper way to take my medication!
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  She did not listen to me at all. I felt as though she brushed me off this visit.
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  She was extremely throrough
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  Dr Marcinek is actually the best do tor I have ever had. She asks questions. I ask questions and she explains everything n detail. She Is so n tune with my problems. Gets answers where no one else ever has. My thyroid has been out of wack ever since 1968. Finally It Is under control! She Is an amazing doctor and I am so thankful that she Is my doctor!
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  Had an exceptionally well visit with the provider. She took time to explain what was going on with my previous labs and the reasoning for future labs prior to my follow up appointment in August. She not only explained the answers to my concerns verbally but also pulled my lab results so I could have a visual explanation of them as well.
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  Like the way the doctor explains everything in term I can understand.
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  Care provider showed excellent knowledge of condition and proposed plan, however did not show much concern or care and was a little harsh in talking about possible future outcomes. She was beyond frank and direct in projecting other illnesses and conditions that I have not been diagnoses for and am not clinically at risk for simply to give examples of hypothetical situations. I did not mind it, but a more sensitive patient would have been very hurt and confused. My experience matches a review about the provider that I read online. She is however knowledgeable about the thyroid condition that I had. I am glad she knows her field and statistics, but I wish she showed more of a human touch/concern, as I believe it would make her an excellent provider.
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  GREAT
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  I constantly have to fight to make known how the meds are affecting me- when blood tests show I am in range but I feel awful, meds need to be adjusted. Listen to ME, not just the chart you're looking at! She doesn't call me to discuss lab results, ever; my former provider did. This APRN makes the decision to raise or lower or keep me on same dosage without ever consulting me. I am a 53 year old woman, not a child. I know how I feel and what numbers (ie. TSH level) work best for me. Obviously I respect the knowledge base of my health professional but it stands to reason I should have a say in changing or not changing my dosage, according to not only my numbers but how I feel and what symptoms I may or may not be having.
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  She treated me like just another person with hypothyroidism. There was nothing individualized about my care. She didn't show concern for my ongoing symptoms and then was rude when I brought them up. She is not someone I would recommend or trust. I will be finding another provider.
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  Wonderful
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  Provider is very thorough and has helped me with finding the correct dosage for my medical issue.
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  My husband and I were extremely impressed
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  Friendly, focused on me. Very easy to understand. Not rushing to get me out. Time for me to ask question or speak of concerns.
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  Provider did not discuss options. Gave directions without asking how I may be taking my medication. Assumed I was wrong and proceeded to tell me how I should, down to before or after showering.
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  My primary concern, for my visit, was evaluation/treatment of my thyroid and thyroid nodules (6 month follow up). Countless times the fact that my BMI was brought up, as well as being told I was morbidly obese was not the reason why I came for my visit. I know I'm overweight. I know I need to lose weight. When I did mention options for weight loss management (non-surgical), I was told to consult with my PCP who is not associated with UK to have my PCP make a referral somewhere. I feel as though the provider could of done a better job of listening to my concerns verses continuously changing the conversation to my BMI. I was so upset when I left my appointment I was in tears. I am now contemplating transferring my care to another provider outside of UK HealthCare.
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  Regina seems to be an excellent doctor and I have only seen her once so my answers to your questions may be unfair. There was only one incident where I attempted to express a very deep concern with my treatment and that was the fear of gaining weight. I had battled with eating disorder when I was younger and I started to address it but I was cut off being told her job was to get me healthy. I stopped and wouldn't go any further because I understand her stance, but my fears go deep and I was hoping there could be some way things could be worked around too to help calm my fears.
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  Very satisfied
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  My experience with *Dr. Regina Marcinek was, as, always good. She truly is a top-notch health professional and I have already recommended her to other people needing thyroid care. My primary care doc has also stated she is a great endocrinologist.
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  Regina is excellent. She listens, explains the treatment and side effect and genuinely cares.
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  Dr. Marcinek was fantastic. I feel she is concerned for me.
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  My doctor is the best