UK HealthCare
Endocrinology • Lexington, KY • Since 1955
About
Endocrinology at UK HealthCare (University of Kentucky, Lexington) refers to the hospital and clinics system that provides specialty endocrine care as part of the university’s health network. UK HealthCare is a nonprofit, teaching health system headquartered in Lexington, offering hospital and clinic services across its locations, including core endocrine services within its Lexington campuses. For endocrine specialists, patients can access UK HealthCare’s hospital-based endocrinology services, outpatient clinics, and related patient care programs through the UK HealthCare network. For precise clinic locations, appointment details, and endocrinology providers, visit ukhealthcare.uky.edu or contact the main line.
Clinic Type
Endocrinology
Address
2195 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40504
Phone
859-323-2232 (appointments), 859-257-1078 (Adult after-hours), 859-323-8179 (Pediatric)
itshelpdesk@uky.edu
Opening Hours
Sun: Closed; Mon-Fri: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm; Sat: Closed
Emergency Care
VAMC Endocrinology, Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services does UK Endocrinology offer?
Diagnosis and treatment of diabetes, thyroid disease, pituitary disease and other endocrine disorders.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- UK HealthCare official provider profiles (Press Ganey surveys): Generally high (typically 4.7-4.9 out of 5) on official UK HealthCare profiles (Varies by provider (e.g., 11 to 47 reviews per profile shown))
- Third-party review sites (e.g., Birdeye, Google): Low (1.5 to 2.8 out of 5) on third-party review aggregators like Birdeye (Small sample size (2-5 reviews))
Patients praise
- High satisfaction scores for many individual advanced practice providers and physicians on official hospital profiles
- Providers described as knowledgeable, thorough, and professional
- Effective treatment plans for diabetes and other endocrine conditions
- Patients appreciate providers who are good listeners and explain medical conditions clearly
Common complaints
- Poor bedside manner and perceived lack of empathy from some physicians
- Issues with administrative staff, including poor communication, lost lab results, and appointment scheduling errors
- Long wait times in office or lobby
- Perceived unprofessionalism and rudeness
- Difficulty obtaining prescription refills or prior authorizations
"I absolutely love my endocrinologist she is a wonderful well-informed educated doctor. Since I have such a lengthy medical history she's always very thorough in anything that she does dealing with my Healthcare."
— UK HealthCare official provider review"Absolutely the worst patient care! Waited in the lobby for hours, then he came in and was extremely rude and has zero patient care or empathy! Will not be returning!!"
— Third-party physician review (WebMD)"The APRN that treats me is nice enough... They've lost my labwork, haven't returned my calls... Totally unhappy with how I've been treated there."
— Third-party clinic review (Birdeye)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Omar El Kawkgi, MD - UK HealthCare — Jul 22, 2025
- Tammy C. Thomas, APRN | UK Healthcare - University of Kentucky — Aug 19, 2025
- Jamal H. Merhy, MD | UK Healthcare - University of Kentucky — Sep 5, 2025
- Debra L. Howard, APRN, MLDE, CDE - UK HealthCare — Sep 4, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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