The 20 Best Diarrhea Doctors Near Me in Lexington, KY

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The 20 Best Diarrhea Doctors near Lexington, KY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 112 doctor with experience in Diarrhea near Lexington, KY. Of these, 100 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Kathleen R. Martin
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Gastroenterology - Lexington, KY (Suite 305)

    1401 Harrodsburg Road, Suite C 305, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    As a gastroenterologist, Kathleen Martin’s interests run the gamut from esophageal disorders and celiac disease to gastric and duodenal ulcers, and Crohn’s disease, among others. She has been practicing medicine since 1990, currently treating patients 16 and older at Saint Joseph Medical Group – Gastroenterology.Dr. Martin is on the board of Saint Joseph Medical Group, chairs the Provider Recruitment and Engagement Committee and is chief of gastroenterology for the health system.In her approach to care, she facilitates discussions with patients to help with diagnosis, treatment and medical decisions, also trying to include discussion about diet and lifestyle. “I enjoy explaining the confusing aspects of medicine to help patients make informed decisions and learn how to best manage problems,” she said. Easing any patient fears is one way she expresses humankindness. “Making an anxious person smile or laugh is a daily goal,” she said.Dr. Martin pointed to the nuns at her Catholic grade school, who encouraged her interest in science, as her inspiration for becoming a doctor.Dr. Martin received her medical degree from Hershey Medical School at Pennsylvania State University. Her internal medicine residency was at University of Louisville, where she subsequently completed basic research and a gastroenterology fellowship. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Diarrhea
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Diarrhea
    Colorectal Surgery

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Schindler is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Schindler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    New Lexington Clinic

    1221 South Broadway, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    An-yu Chen is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

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    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    New Lexington Clinic

    1221 South Broadway, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Merkley is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Merkley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine

    Gary W. Kearl PSC

    2101 Nicholasville Rd Ste 301, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Carr is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Carr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension. Dr. Carr is currently accepting new patients.

    Matthew S. Miller
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Gastroenterology - Lexington, KY (Suite 202)

    160 N Eagle Creek Drive, Suite 202, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Clinical Interest: Cirrhosis. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Pediatrics

    Office

    740 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Howard is a Pediatrics provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Howard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Neonatal Herpes, and Congenital Syphilis.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants

    1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 302, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Woolfolk is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Woolfolk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1780 Nicholasville Rd Ste 202, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adalberto Castellanos is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Castellanos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1780 Nicholasville Rd Ste 202, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Pezzi is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Pezzi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants

    1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 302, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Victor Howard is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Howard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Portal Hypertension.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants

    1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 302, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Spurlin is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Spurlin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Massey is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Massey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    740 Rose St Fl 2, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Terrence Barrett is an Internal Medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Barrett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Ileostomy.

    Distinguished in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Central Kentucky Gastroenterology

    3225 Summit Square Pl Ste 100, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Earl Robbins is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Robbins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Diarrhea, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine

    New Lexington Clinic PSC

    1221 S Broadway, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Ihrig is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Ihrig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Idiopathic Edema, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    830 S Limestone St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dale Toney is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Toney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Congenital Lipoid Adrenal Hyperplasia.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine

    Continuing Care Hospital

    1 Saint Joseph Dr, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Davanand Doodnauth is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Doodnauth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Ascites, Gerstmann Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sylvia Ofei is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Ofei has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Malnutrition, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Courtney Edgar is an Internal Medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Edgar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Diarrhea?

    Diarrhea is when you pass loose or watery stool.

    When should I see a Diarrhea doctor near Lexington, KY?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Diarrhea doctor near Lexington, KY?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Diarrhea doctors near Lexington, KY?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Diarrhea doctors near Lexington, KY?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Diarrhea doctor near Lexington, KY?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Diarrhea doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diarrhea doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Diarrhea doctor near Lexington, KY?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Diarrhea doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Diarrhea doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Diarrhea doctors near Lexington, KY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Diarrhea doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Diarrhea doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Diarrhea doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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