Specialties
- Brain Cancer Team
- Neuro-oncology
- Neurology
- Pediatric Cancer Team
- Pediatric Neurology
- Pediatric Neuroscience
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About
Dr. Donita Lightner specializes in pediatric neuro-oncology. She received her medical degree from the University of Kentucky and completed her residency at Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville. Additionally, she completed a pediatric neurology residency and fellowship at the University of Kentucky and a pediatric neuro-oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.
Dr. Lightner specializes in pediatric brain tumors and joins Dr. Thomas Pittman in the management of children with brain tumors.
Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor of PediatricsDegree
University of Kentucky, College of Medicine
Residency
Pediatric Neurology, University of Kentucky
Pediatrics, University of Louisville, Kosair Children's Hospital
Fellowship
Pediatric Neuro-Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York
Certifications and Special Training
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Child Neurology
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Ratings & 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.
March, 2019
I love all the professionals that to take care of me at this office.January, 2019
We absolutely LOVE *Donita! She has the BEST bedside manner w/my daughter - concerned for her & her thoughts & feelings. So glad she is our dr.!October, 2018
All the staff & providers I spoke with were friendly & helpful.October, 2018
This is the best neurologist we have seen for my daughter's migraines. She was just wonderful.October, 2018
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Locations
Neurology
Kentucky Neuroscience Institute
Kentucky Clinic
740 S. Limestone
First Floor, Wing C, Room B101
Lexington, KY 40536Fax 859-323-3753Call 859-323-5661Danceblue Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
The DanceBlue Kentucky Children's Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic
Kentucky Children's Hospital
UK Chandler Hospital - Pavilion HA800 Rose St.
Fourth Floor
Lexington, KY 40536Fax 859-257-8978Call 859-257-4554Thursday: 8:00 am-12:00 pm or by appointment.
This is a clinic of the University of Kentucky Hospital, also known as UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital. Read more »
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