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Summary: King's Daughters Medical Center (KDMC) is a nonprofit hospital system based in Ashland, Kentucky, affiliated with the University of Kentucky. It operates as a private, not-for-profit health system with 465 beds and a Level IV emergency department. KDMC provides comprehensive services including cardiology, neurology, nephrology and hypertension care, medical and surgical services, pediatrics, obstetrics, oncology, orthopedics, and home/urgent care. The system is a major employer in Ashland and surrounding areas, with a broad presence in Kentucky and a footing in Ohio and beyond. Contact: 1-606-408-4000.

Clinic Type

Nephrology

Address

2201 Lexington Ave., Ashland, KY 41101, US

Phone

6064084000

Email

pr@kdmc.kdhs.us

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • nephrology
  • hypertension
  • kidney disease management
  • renal replacement therapy
  • hemodialysis
  • hypertension center
  • hypertension management
  • lifestyle modification counseling
  • nutrition/dietitian services
  • sleep apnea collaboration
  • on-site lab
  • blood work processing
  • specialty clinics
  • second opinion

Team

  • Hala Alshayeb, M.D. — M.D. Nephrology
  • J. Michael Kasey, D.O. — D.O. Nephrology
  • James Egel, M.D. — M.D. Nephrology
  • Jesse "Brent" Sergent, APRN — APRN Nephrology
  • Brian Gauze, APRN — APRN Nephrology
  • Heather Holton, APRN — APRN Nephrology
  • Amber Kirk, APRN — APRN Nephrology
  • Donald Hammonds, D.O. — D.O. Nephrology
  • Tracy Ricewick, APRN — APRN Nephrology
  • Ryann Pangan, M.D. — M.D. Nephrology

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FAQs

What does the Nephrology & Hypertension clinic treat?

Treats patients with kidney disease and those requiring renal replacement therapy, including hemodialysis. Also focuses on hypertension management.

Does the Hypertension Center have any certifications?

Yes, recognized as a referral center for difficult hypertension cases and certified by the American Heart Association as a Hypertension Practice Center; one of the few in Kentucky and the U.S.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • King's Daughters Health System Official Site: 4.8/5 (187 ratings) for specific provider (Ashli Bowling, APRN) (187 ratings)
  • US News & World Report: 5/5 (7 ratings) for specific provider (Dr. Ryann A. Pangan) (7 ratings)
  • WebMD: 1/5 (1 rating) for specific provider (Dr. Donald Hammonds) (1 rating)

Patients praise

  • professional, informative care
  • patient-focused interactions with specific providers
  • clear communication of health information

Common complaints

  • reports of perceived uncaring or rude bedside manner
  • individual provider low rating for patient satisfaction

"Very informative. Made sure I knew how to contact her. Good visit."

King's Daughters Health System website (Ashli Bowling, APRN)

"my Nephrologist at Kings Daughters Ashland Kentucky. He is the worst, uncaring, ill mannered, and he treated me like I was white trash. is very rude."

Yelp (Review of King's Daughters Hospital)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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