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Dr. Kara Swafford, MD

Neurology* Age 38
Dr. Kara Swafford, MD

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Dr. Kara Swafford, MD

Neurology* Age 38
Lexington, KY
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10 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kara Swafford, MD is a Neurologist in Lexington, KY.

About

Dr. Kara Swafford, MD is a Neurologist in Lexington, KY and has 10 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY / CHANDLER MEDICAL CENTER. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with University of Kentucky Hospital. Dr. Swafford has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Traumatic Brain Injury and Embolic Stroke among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Swafford is board certified in Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Embolic Stroke
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Embolic Stroke
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Embolic Stroke
Cerebral Embolism
Migraine
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Stroke
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Aural Migraine
Autonomic Disorders
Brain Aneurysm
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Vertigo
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chronic Pain
Dementia
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Epilepsy
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Essential Tremor
Gait Abnormality
Headache
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Low Back Pain
Radiculopathy
Sleep Apnea
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syncope
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Visual Field Defects
Thrombolysis
Alzheimer's Disease
Aneurysm
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Ataxia
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Stenosis
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Concussion
Confusion
Cranial Trauma
Diabetic Coma
Diplopia
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Drug Induced Dystonia
Drug-Induced Parkinsonism
Dysphagia Cerebrovascular Accident
Dystonia
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Encephalomyelopathy
Facial Nerve Disorder
Hemiplegic Migraine
Hemispacial Neglect
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Herniated Disc
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Hypothalamus Cancer
Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndrome
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Locked-In Syndrome
Meningitis
Moyamoya Disease
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Myoclonus
Narcolepsy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nystagmus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinsonism
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Restless Leg Syndrome
Seizure Disorders
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Temporal Arteritis
Tension Headache
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vascular Dementia
Vasculitis
Vertigo
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Vitamin B Deficiency
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 NeuropathyTesting
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Wada Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Bronze Pathway X - KY HMO-POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Preferred PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Kentucky Children's Hospital
    800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 323-5661
  2. 2 Office
    740 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536
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  3. 3 Office
    740 Rose St Rm L445, Lexington, KY 40536
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 218-5038

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Specialties*
Neurology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY / CHANDLER MEDICAL CENTER
    2014
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurology and Vascular Neurology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kara Swafford, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Swafford's profile.

Dr. Swafford frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Traumatic Brain Injury and Embolic Stroke. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kara Swafford, MD is affiliated with University of Kentucky Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kara Swafford, MD holds board certification in Neurology and Vascular Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Kentucky Hospital

    800 Rose St, Lexington, KY