Specialties
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine
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About
Karen Playforth joined UK HealthCare from St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital in New York, where she had been since 2001. During her time at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital, she completed a residency and fellowship and went on to work as an OB-GYN attending physician.
Prior to that, Playforth completed her undergraduate work at Wellesley College in Wellesley, Mass., and received her medical degree from the UK College of Medicine.
Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and GynecologyDegree
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Residency
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, New York
Fellowship
St. Luke's Hospital, New York
Certifications and Special Training
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
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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.
December, 2019
*Dr. Playforth and her staff are wonderful. From the time you walk in you are treated kind.August, 2019
*Dr. Playforth is fantastic! She listens, explains well, and I feel that she makes well-informed recommendations!Are you happy with the care you received from this provider?Please let us know by filling out a patient satisfaction survey when you get one. You can also leave an online review by clicking the button below.
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Locations
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
UK Good Samaritan Medical Office Building
125 E. Maxwell St.
Suite 140
Lexington, KY 40508Fax 859-323-0790Call 859-323-0005Women’s Care of the Bluegrass
Frankfort Medical Pavilion
279 King's Daughters Drive
Suite 301
Frankfort, KY 40601Call 502-227-2229Monday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm (First & Third Wednesday of every month.)
Sterling Women’s Care - Winchester
UK HealthCare - Winchester
225 Hospital Drive
Building B, Suite 225
Winchester, KY 40391Call 859-744-2623Wednesday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm (Open on the second and fourth Weds. of every month.)
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. See list of insurers
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