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Dr. Karla Stephen, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 46
Dr. Karla Stephen, MD
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Dr. Karla Stephen, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Lexington, KY.
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Dr. Karla Stephen, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 46
Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Karla Stephen, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Lexington, KY.

About

Dr. Stephen graduated from University of Kentucky in 2005 and completed a residency at University of Kentucky Hospital.Dr. Karla Stephen, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Lexington, KY and has 19 years experience. Dr. Stephen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington. At present, Dr. Stephen received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Dr. Stephen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Stephen is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pneumonia
Hypokalemia
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Pneumonia
Hypokalemia
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Pneumonia
Hypokalemia
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Abdominal Pain
Acute Kidney Failure
Anxiety
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Arrhythmias
Arthritis
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Bacterial Sepsis
Bleeding Disorders
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Pain
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Embolism
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Epilepsy
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Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Heart Disease
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Intestinal Obstruction
Joint Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Respiratory Failure
Skin Ulcer
Tobacco Use Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Postoperative Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylaxis
Angina
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Angioedema
Animal Allergies
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bell's Palsy
Biliary Atresia
Bird Flu
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Bladder Atony
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Brain Aneurysm
Broken Neck
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Cachexia
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Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Concussion
Confusion
Cough
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Cranial Trauma
Cystic Fibrosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diarrhea
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Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Drug Withdrawal
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Emphysema
Endocarditis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilia
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Goiter
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Gout
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Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Hiatal Hernia
Hip Pointer
Histoplasmosis
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Humerus Fracture
Hypercalcemia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hyperthyroidism
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Interstitial Cystitis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Kidney Infection
Labyrinthitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Meningitis
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Neck Muscle Strain
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bladder
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Opioid Withdrawal
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Otitis Media
Overactive Bladder
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatitis
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Pelvic Fracture
Peptic Ulcer
Pericarditis
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rib Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Seizure Disorders
Sepsis
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Septic Embolism
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Strep Throat
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Swine Flu
Third Degree Heart Block
Thyroiditis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tremor
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Valley Fever
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Hypertension
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)

Insurance Accepted

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  • Sagamore Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Aetna
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    535 Wellington Way Ste 360, Lexington, KY 40503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 402-2005
  2. 2 Baptist Health Richmond
    801 Eastern Byp, Richmond, KY 40475
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 625-3603
  3. 3 Baptist Health Medical Group Cardiology
    1780 Nicholasville Rd Ste 403, Lexington, KY 40503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 260-6348

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stephen
3.8
Based on 20 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Sep 09, 2024
She treated Dad on his first day at the hospital. Very informative and caring. Even called to inform us of a change in care.
— Sep 09, 2024
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Specialties*
Hospital Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Kentucky
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Kentucky Hospital
    2005
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Kentucky Hospital
    2007
Residency Hospital
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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. Karla Stephen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Stephen's profile.

Dr. Karla Stephen, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington.

Yes, Dr. Karla Stephen, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Health Lexington

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY