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Dr. Kenneth Afenya, MD

Nephrology* Age 50
Dr. Kenneth Afenya, MD
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Dr. Kenneth Afenya, MD is a Nephrologist in Lexington, KY.
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Dr. Kenneth Afenya, MD

Nephrology* Age 50
Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Kenneth Afenya, MD is a Nephrologist in Lexington, KY.

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Dr. Afenya graduated from University of Ghana Medical School. Dr. Kenneth Afenya, MD is a Nephrologist in Lexington, KY and has 22 years experience. Dr. Afenya currently practices at Lex Kidney Care and are affiliated with Frankfort Regional Medical Center, Baptist Health Lexington and St. Claire Healthcare. Dr. Afenya has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypokalemia and Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Afenya's office accepts new patients. Dr. Afenya is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Acidosis
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Dehydration
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Systemic Vasculitis
Vasculitis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Amyloidosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Animal Allergies
Autoimmune Diseases
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Bartter Syndrome
Cachexia
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Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Cryoglobulinemia
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Down Syndrome
Dyslipidemia
Foot Infection
Gastroptosis
Genu Varum
Gonorrhea Infections
Goodpasture's Disease
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Ingrown Nail
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Cancer
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Kidney Hypertrophy
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long COVID Disorder
Mononucleosis
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Nephrotic Syndrome
Pollen Allergy
Pyonephrosis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Thrush
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Tobacco Withdrawal
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Ureteral Stones
Venous Compression
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Ultrasound, Renal
Urinalysis

Insurance Accepted

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  • HAP Insurance
  • Humana
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Passport Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Sagamore Health Network
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • WellCare
  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid of Kentucky
  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare
  • AARP

Locations

  1. 1 Facial Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Pllc
    448 Lewis Hargett Cir Ste 240, Lexington, KY 40503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 785-3828
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:00
  2. 2 Cave Run Clinic
    245 Flemingsburg Rd, Morehead, KY 40351
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (606) 780-5500
  3. 3 St. Claire Healthcare
    222 Medical Cir, Morehead, KY 40351
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (606) 783-6500
  4. 4 Frankfort Regional Medical Center
    299 Kings Daughters Dr, Frankfort, KY 40601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 875-5240
  5. 5 Chiropractic Pain and Injury Center
    185 Pasadena Dr Ste 110, Lexington, KY 40503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 785-3828

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Mar 03, 2025
After years of being misdiagnosed, I finally got a CORRECT diagnosis of an autoimmune disorder thanks to Dr Afenya. I cannot thank him enough!!!
Sbradley — Mar 03, 2025
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Ghana Medical School
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • The Brooklyn Hospital Center
    2007
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Kentucky Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kenneth Afenya, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Afenya's profile.

Dr. Afenya frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypokalemia and Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kenneth Afenya, MD is affiliated with Frankfort Regional Medical Center, Baptist Health Lexington and St. Claire Healthcare.

Yes, Dr. Kenneth Afenya, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Frankfort Regional Medical Center

    299 Kings Daughters Dr, Frankfort, KY

  • Baptist Health Lexington

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY

  • St. Claire Healthcare

    222 Medical Cir, Morehead, KY