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UK HealthCare is the University of Kentucky’s nonprofit health system based in Lexington, KY. It operates hospitals, clinics, and patient-care services as part of UK, with a focus on academic health care, research, and education. The system includes specialized departments such as cardiovascular, cancer, neuro, transplant, pediatrics, trauma, surgery, ob/gyn, and diagnostic radiology, and provides comprehensive services through its clinics and outreach locations (HQ at 1000 S. Limestone, Lexington). Specifically for Digestive Health - Gastroenterology: - UK HealthCare provides gastroenterology services within its hospital and clinic network. - Care typically includes evaluation and management of digestive tract disorders, endoscopy procedures (e.g., colonoscopy, upper endoscopy), GI diagnostics, and treatment plans coordinated with UK’s multidisciplinary teams. - As a university-affiliated system, expect access to advanced diagnostics, clinical trials, and collaborative care with other UK HealthCare specialties. Limestone.

Clinic Type

Gastroenterology

Address

740 S. Limestone Second Floor, Wing C, Room 211 Lexington, KY 40536

Phone

859-257-9501

Email

itshelpdesk@uky.edu

Opening Hours

Mon-Fri: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm; Sun: Closed; Sat: Closed

Emergency Care

Yes (Emergency Services link present among extras)

Services Offered

  • Digestive Health
  • Gastroenterology
  • Digestive Diseases & Nutrition (Gastroenterology–KY Clinic)
  • Specialty Care Clinic

Team

  • Joseph E. Auer, MD — Digestive Diseases and Nutrition (Gastroenterologists)
  • Terrence A. Barrett, MD — Digestive Diseases and Nutrition (Gastroenterologists)
  • Ingrid Beyruth Schwartz, MD — Digestive Diseases and Nutrition (Gastroenterologists)
  • Donald R. Campbell, Jr., MD — Digestive Diseases and Nutrition (Gastroenterologists)
  • Lanla F. Conteh, MD — Hepatology Digestive Diseases and Nutrition (Gastroenterologists)
  • Mary Broadbent, DNP, APRN — Digestive Diseases and Nutrition (Gastroenterologists)
  • Macy M. Godman, PA-C — Digestive Diseases and Nutrition (Gastroenterologists)
  • Lucas J. Kennedy, PA-C — Digestive Diseases and Nutrition (Gastroenterologists)
  • Kristen L. Makowski, DNP, APRN-BC — Digestive Diseases and Nutrition (Gastroenterologists)
  • Casie M. Mayne, PA-C — Digestive Diseases and Nutrition (Gastroenterologists)

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What are the hours for the Digestive Health Program?

Mon-Fri: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm; Sun and Sat: Closed

Awards & Accreditations

  • Center of Excellence by the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF)
  • Center of Excellence by the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF); one of 164 NPF Centers nationwide

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Healthgrades (Dr. Thomas Knopp, DO): 4.5 out of 5 stars (53 reviews) (53 reviews; 30 with a written review)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Nathan Massey, MD): 4.3 out of 5 stars (23 reviews) (23 reviews; 7 with a written review)
  • UK Healthcare complaints/experience (Reddit): No star rating provided
  • UK Healthcare (Trustpilot): 3 people reviewed; rating not provided in snippet (3 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Some gastroenterologists are described positively, with patients praising being listened to, caring/empathetic behavior, and helpful/efficient staff
  • Patients also report good communication/explanations (what would happen) and willingness/recommendation
  • UK HealthCare’s Digestive Health Program is presented as a specialized center recognized by the National Pancreas Foundation
  • Digestive health providers are described as offering advanced treatments

Common complaints

  • Long waits to get appointments for non-urgent issues (reported on Reddit)
  • Negative patient experiences with a gastroenterologist: perceived rudeness/unprofessional behavior, not being interested in concerns, being talked over, and short consultation; described as a waste of time/money
  • Some Healthgrades reviews indicate a minority of low ratings (e.g., 1-star presence)

"“When I have a non-urgent issue arise, … my biggest complaint is the length of time to be able to get an appointment.”"

— Reddit thread about UK Healthcare in Lexington

"“he was the rudest, most unprofessional physician… he talked over top of me… [spent] 7-8 minutes… not even examine me… total waste of time and money!”"

— Healthgrades review excerpts for Dr. Thomas Knopp, DO

"“Very good about explaining what would happen… Extremely kind people. Definitely recommend!!”"

— Healthgrades review excerpt for Dr. Nathan Massey, MD

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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