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Dr. Donita Lightner, MD

Neurology* Age 44
Dr. Donita Lightner, MD
2.9 (8 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Donita Lightner, MD is a Neurologist in Lexington, KY.
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Dr. Donita Lightner, MD

Neurology* Age 44
Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Donita Lightner, MD is a Neurologist in Lexington, KY.

About

Dr. Lightner graduated from UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY / CHANDLER MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Donita Lightner, MD is a Neurologist in Lexington, KY and has 18 years experience. Dr. Lightner currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University of Kentucky Hospital. At present, Dr. Lightner received an average rating of 2.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Lightner's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lightner is board certified in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Aural Migraine
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
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Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Cervical Vertigo
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Chronic Pain
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Congenital Nystagmus
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Difficulty With Walking
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Embolic Stroke
Encephalomyelopathy
Essential Tremor
Facial Nerve Disorder
Febrile Convulsion
Fever-Induced Seizure
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Ischemic Encephalopathy
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Low Back Pain
Meningitis
Myelitis
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Myoclonus
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Neurofibrosarcoma
Non-Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Nystagmus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Optic Neuritis
Parkinson's Disease
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Primary Generalized Absence Epilepsy
Radiculopathy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Schwannomatosis
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Sensorineural Hearing Loss
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Sleep Apnea
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Spinal Cord Injury
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Tuberous Sclerosis
Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Nerve Conduction Studies
Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Thrombolysis
Wada Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Silver Pathway w/HSA - SG-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway w/HSA-KY PPO
  • Sagamore Plus
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 UK Turfland Clinic Pharmacy
    2195 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY 40504
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 562-1868
  2. 2 University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center
    740 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 323-5661
  3. 3 Kentucky Children's Hospital
    800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 257-4554
  4. 4 Uk Advanced Eye Care-Turfland
    2195 Harrodsburg Rd Fl 2, Lexington, KY 40504
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 323-5661
  5. 5 Team Blue Primary Care (Uk Employees)
    2400 Greatstone Pt, Lexington, KY 40504
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2.9
Based on 8 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (4)

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May 13, 2016
She is amazing. Took her time with our family very friendly to our daughter and us.
Jessica in Lancaster, KY — May 13, 2016
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Specialties*
Neurology
Pediatric Neurology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY / CHANDLER MEDICAL CENTER
    2006
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Board Certifications

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  • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Donita Lightner, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lightner's profile.

Dr. Donita Lightner, MD is affiliated with University of Kentucky Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Donita Lightner, MD holds board certification in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Kentucky Hospital

    800 Rose St, Lexington, KY