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Kelly R. Burgess, MD

  • Medical Director, Family Medicine Georgetown
4.96 out of 5
Telehealth Provider

About

Kelly Burgess was born and raised in Ashland, Kentucky. She received her undergraduate degree and medical degree from the University of Kentucky. She completed a family medicine residency in Roanoke, Virginia then returned to Central Kentucky to raise her family and establish her career.

She has practiced in Georgetown since 2000 and has been a part of UK HealthCare since 2010. Her greatest joy in practice is establishing a relationship with her patients and their families. She sees the full spectrum of patients from newborns to geriatrics.

Faculty Rank

  • Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine

Training & Education

Degree

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Residency

Carilion Health System, Roanoke, Va.

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Family Medicine

Insurance Information

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Ratings & Reviews

4.96 out of 5
50 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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    September 5th 2025
    Excellent doctor

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    September 5th 2025
    Doctor showed compassion and was very knowledgeable.

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    August 14th 2025
    Dr. Burgess was thorough and caring.

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    August 11th 2025
    Dr. Burgess is an excellent listener. Very compassionate.

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    August 6th 2025
    All ok
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      August 5th 2025
      Dr. Burgess is always very compassionate and explains things well to me. She allows me to be an active participant in my health care, valuing my opinions and goals.
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      August 4th 2025
      Dr Burgess has been my primary doctor for 25 years. Will never go anywhere else
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      July 31st 2025
      Annual physical. Dr. Burgess is very personable.
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      July 30th 2025
      Excellent. Listens and talks to you. Professional with heart!
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      July 29th 2025
      I'm not the typical patient. She's been my doctor for almost 35 years now. I think it's been a long time. Please treat her right so she'll stay.
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      July 7th 2025
      Dr Burgess is beyond excellent. She always goes above and beyond to try to take care of my medical needs. She has the best bedside manner I've ever seen and I've seen many of doctors. I would not recommend anyone else but her.
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      June 23rd 2025
      Excellent Physician and nurse. The other staff were great as well.
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      June 20th 2025
      Dr. Burgess is the best. Shows a great deal of care and interest in my health.
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      June 16th 2025
      Dr. Burgess is always mindful of my anxiety and is so patient with me.
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      June 13th 2025
      Dr.Burgess is a very caring and good practitioner
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      June 11th 2025
      Dr. Burgess always listens and includes me and my mom in my care plan.
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      June 11th 2025
      Was provided the absolute best care, fully explained all aspects of the visit, and follow-ups needed.
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      June 10th 2025
      Dr. Burgess is always great to talk with, she somehow always remembers the issues our family deals with daily.
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      June 9th 2025
      Dr. Burgess has always been fully engaged in my health need and care.
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      June 9th 2025
      Always very good experience.
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      May 29th 2025
      Dr.Burgess is professional..knowledgeable and very informative in her field. I appreciate her greatly.
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      May 28th 2025
      I love my doctor and her staff. Would highly recommend to anyone.
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      May 23rd 2025
      Dr. Burgess is a professional and caring physician. Listens to my comments, fully explains medical options, and is easy to talk too on final decisions.
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      May 21st 2025
      Dr. Burgess is so thorough in her assessments. I trust her completely.
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      May 20th 2025
      Dr. Burgess is an excellent physician and wonderful person. Thank you for addressing all of my concerns and I will be careful not to fall.
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      May 19th 2025
      She went over everything. We discussed a lot of everything I was going through
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      May 15th 2025
      Always easy to talk with, explains concerns and/or suggests options to manage issues.
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      May 13th 2025
      Dr. Burgess always listens and asks me what my plans are as far as my medical expectations are.
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      May 7th 2025
      Dr. Burgess is amazing!
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      May 2nd 2025
      I love Dr. Burgess.I have been a patient of hers since she came to georgetown, which was 24 or 25ish years ago, I think. I appreciate that she actually listens to me, and she talks to me, not at me.She doesn't treat me like I'm stupid, and I couldn't possibly understand what she's saying.She explains stuff to me.I've recommended her multiple times to friends and family over the years.I've recommended her to my mom, which is one of the most precious people on this earth to me. If she wasn't a good Dr. I wouldn't still be seeing her 25ish years later.She is top tier in my eyes.
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      April 28th 2025
      Dr. Burgess listens and responds to every concern. She made recommendations that took in to account my thoughts about my body.
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      April 28th 2025
      Dr. Burgess is amazing! She takes the time to listen to all of my concerns and will do the research needed to ensure we are yielding the right outcome for my health.
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      April 22nd 2025
      Great care
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      April 21st 2025
      I have been a patient of Dr Burgess for more than 20 yrs, I really trust her and feel very comfortable with her. She has helped with managing my chronic depression and anxiety issues and is very familiar with my history. She listens to my questions and concerns and comes up with any new diagnostic procedures I may need and discusses what any new or chronic problems I may have, and then the plan to address them.
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      April 14th 2025
      I love Dr Burgess she takes the time to talk to me and spends time answering any questions I have. I wouldn't go to any other primary physician.
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      April 11th 2025
      Best doctor I have had since starting my treatments in 2001 with University of Kentucky
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      April 11th 2025
      Dr. Burgess is great at including me in my care. She always looks for the best care for any concern I may have.
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      April 9th 2025
      Dr. Burgess is the best in my opinion. I never want to see any other providers just because she makes me feel comfortable and well taken care of. She's extremely thorough.
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      April 8th 2025
      Dr Kelly Burgess is always thorough and the care she shows is unwavering. I drive from Winchester Ky to see her because she is always so kind, explains things so clearly and she also follows up!
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      March 31st 2025
      I am more than impressed with the care I get here from check in and out staff to the lab and to the doctor, nurses and NP.
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      March 28th 2025
      All good
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      March 26th 2025
      My Experience with Dr. Burgess is always positive, this visit was no exception. There was actual time to ask questions and get feedback. She included me in my care decision and didn't just say do this and we're done. I've since referred my son and wife to see her as well.
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      March 25th 2025
      Good
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      March 20th 2025
      Dr. Burgess is excellent!
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      March 19th 2025
      Dr. Burgess and I have a very good rapport for years. She never insults my intelligence as some doctors do. I know she always has my best health in mind when we discuss things and that makes me more willing to try new medicines when necessary. She also listens when I tell her whats going on and we work thru it.
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      March 18th 2025
      Dr. Burgess and her staff are excellent.
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      March 17th 2025
      Dr. Burgess is an excellent doctor. I always look forward to my appointments with her
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      March 17th 2025
      Great bedside manner
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      March 17th 2025
      Good!
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      March 14th 2025
      I have great respect for Dr. Burgess l, she has always done a great job keeping me in great health.