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Dr. Karen Playforth, MD

Maternal-Fetal Medicine* Age 56
Dr. Karen Playforth, MD
3.3 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Karen Playforth, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Obstetrician Gynecologist in Lexington, KY.
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Dr. Karen Playforth, MD

Maternal-Fetal Medicine* Age 56
Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Karen Playforth, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Obstetrician Gynecologist in Lexington, KY.

About

Dr. Playforth graduated from University of Kentucky in 1999 and completed a residency at St Luke'sroosevelt Hospital Center.Dr. Karen Playforth, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Obstetrician Gynecologist in Lexington, KY and has 25 years experience. Dr. Playforth currently practices at Baptist Health Medical Group Maternal Fetal Medicine and are affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington. Dr. Playforth has experience treating conditions like Intrauterine Growth Restriction, High Risk Pregnancy and Gestational Diabetes among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Playforth received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Playforth's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Playforth is board certified in Maternal & Fetal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intrauterine Growth Restriction
High Risk Pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
High Risk Pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
High Risk Pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
Breech Position
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Coagulation Disorders
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Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Hypercoagulable State
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Placenta Previa
Preeclampsia
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Pregnancy Ultrasound
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Asherman Syndrome
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Endometriosis
Female Infertility
Female Infertility due to Ovulatory Disorder
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Hemorrhage from Placenta Previa
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Hypertension
Hypertension Complicating Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Lupus
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Sickle Cell Disease
Thalassemia
Venous Thrombosis and Phlebitis in Pregnancy
Amniocentesis
C-Section
Fetal Cardiac Screening
First Trimester Screening
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Nuchal Translucency Screening
Obstetric Ultrasound
Phenylketonuria Screening
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Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery (VBAC)
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Locations

  1. 1 Baptist Health Medical Group Maternal Fetal Medicine
    1700 Nicholasville Rd Ste 703, Lexington, KY 40503
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3.3
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Feb 15, 2023
I loved her!!! She delivered two of my babies, I couldn’t have asked for a better obgyn for both of my pregnancies and both labors!!
Aubrey Parker — Feb 15, 2023
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Specialties*
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Kentucky
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Maternal & Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Luke'sroosevelt Hospital Center
    2005
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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. Karen Playforth, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Playforth's profile.

Dr. Playforth frequently treats the following conditions: Intrauterine Growth Restriction, High Risk Pregnancy and Gestational Diabetes. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Karen Playforth, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington.

Yes, Dr. Karen Playforth, MD holds board certification in Maternal & Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Health Lexington

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY