The 20 Best Necrosis Doctors Near Me in Lexington, KY

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The 20 Best Necrosis Doctors near Lexington, KY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 232 doctor with experience in Necrosis near Lexington, KY. Of these, 174 are Experienced, 41 are Advanced and 17 are Distinguished.

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    Azhar Aslam
    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Cardiology

    Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

    1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 601, 
    Lexington,, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Azhar Aslam is a Cardiologist in Lexington,, Kentucky. Dr. Aslam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Cardiology

    Albert B. Chandler Hospital-Heart Transplant

    800 Rose St Ste G100, 
    Lexington,, KY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vedant Gupta is a Cardiologist in Lexington,, Kentucky. Dr. Gupta has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Apoplexy, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Attack, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Interventional Cardiology

    Office

    1720 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Sawyer is an Interventional Cardiologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Sawyer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, and Angina.

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    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Interventional Cardiology

    Office

    1720 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Shih is an Interventional Cardiologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Shih is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Arterial Embolism, and Necrosis.

    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Distinguished in Necrosis

    Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

    1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 601, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Kusterer is a Cardiologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Kusterer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Vasculitis, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Distinguished in Necrosis

    Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

    1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 601, 
    Lexington,, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Marano is a Cardiologist in Lexington,, Kentucky. Dr. Marano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Cardiac Ablation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Ali S. Elfandi
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Kentuckyone Health Medical Group Inc

    1401 Harrodsburg Rd, Suite A300, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ali Elfandi is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Elfandi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Short QT Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Brugada Syndrome, and Pediatric Myocarditis. Dr. Elfandi is currently accepting new patients.

    Paula W. Hollingsworth
    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Interventional Cardiology

    BHMG Lexington Cardiology

    1720 Nicholasville Road, Suite 601, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paula Hollingsworth is an Interventional Cardiologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Hollingsworth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Angina, Necrosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Valve Repair.

    James Crager
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Cardiology

    Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

    1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 601, 
    Lexington,, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Crager is a Cardiologist in Lexington,, Kentucky. Dr. Crager is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Family Medicine

    Continuing Care Hospital

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

    James Collier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Collier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, and Osteomyelitis.

    Advanced in Necrosis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

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

    Andrew Bernard is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Bernard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Vincent Sorrell
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Experienced in Necrosis

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

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

    Vincent Sorrell is a Cardiologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Sorrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.

    David Moliterno
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Experienced in Necrosis

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

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

    David Moliterno is a Cardiologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Moliterno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Attack, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

    Naoki Misumida
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Experienced in Necrosis

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

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

    Naoki Misumida is a Cardiologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Misumida is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Heart Block, Coronary Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Advanced in Necrosis
    Advanced in Necrosis

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Cardiology

    1401 Harrodsburg Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Schaeffer is a Cardiologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Schaeffer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Samy Elayi
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Cardiology

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Cardiology/Electrophysiology

    1401 Harrodsburg Road, Suite A-300, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Samy Elayi completed his residency in internal medicine and cardiology at Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital in Paris, France followed by completion of a three-year fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Elayi has served as a professor in medicine, director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory and Research for the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington and professor of medicine/chief of electrophysiology for the University of Florida Jacksonville.Dr. Elayi has authored and co-authored more than 100 research articles and mentored medical students, residents, and cardiology and electrophysiology fellows at UK and University of Florida with several “great mentor” awards. Dr. Elayi is a fellow of the American Journal of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society and also editor/board member for the well-known electrophysiology journal PACE. Dr. Elayi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Fainting, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Armaghan Soomro
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Cardiology, Harrodsburg Road

    1401 Harrodsburg Road, Suite C-100, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Armaghan Soomro is a board-certified Interventional and General Cardiologist with advanced fellowship training in Structural Heart Disease. Holding prestigious certifications including FACC, FSCAI, and RPVI, he is proficient in a wide array of transcatheter procedures such as TAVR, MitraClip/TEER, Watchman, and complex PCI (including CTOs), as well as peripheral vascular interventions for PAD and limb salvage. Dr. Soomro is dedicated to providing cutting-edge, evidence-based care with dignity, compassion, and respect, ensuring procedural excellence and improved patient outcomes.Dr. Soomro earned his Doctor of Medicine from Dow Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan, followed by an internship in Medical and General Surgery at Civil Hospital Karachi. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency and a Cardiovascular Fellowship at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Northwell Health, on Staten Island, NY. He then pursued highly specialized training with an Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR, and an advanced Structural Heart Disease Fellowship at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, OR. The most rewarding aspect of his work is helping patients in sickness and enabling them to achieve fulfilling lives.Further enhancing his comprehensive approach, Dr. Soomro is triple certified in Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography, and Vascular Ultrasound. He is actively involved in the cardiology community, with professional affiliations including the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Society of Coronary Angiography and Interventions (SCAI). He champions innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration to address the full spectrum of cardiovascular disease, ensuring patients receive the most advanced care available.Outside of his demanding clinical practice, Dr. Soomro enjoys traveling, playing tennis, working out, reading, and spending quality time with his family. Dr. Soomro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Heart Attack, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

    Baptist Health Medical Group

    1720 Nicholasville Rd, Suite 502, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Griffin Bicking is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Bicking is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bicking is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Necrosis
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Cardiology

    Office

    1720 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington,, KY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Leigh is a Cardiologist in Lexington,, Kentucky. Dr. Leigh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Fainting, Vasculitis, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Distinguished in Necrosis

    Nephrology Associates Of Lexington PSC

    1401 Harrodsburg Rd Ste C335, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khalil Rahman is a Nephrologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Rahman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Necrosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Necrosis?

    Necrosis is the death of body tissue. It occurs when too little blood flows to the tissue. This can be from injury, infection, radiation, or chemicals. Necrosis cannot be reversed.

    When large areas of tissue die due to a lack of blood supply, the condition is called gangrene.

    Necrosis is often a medical emergency, especially if the area of tissue death is increasing rapidly.

    When should I see a Necrosis 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 Necrosis 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 Necrosis 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 Necrosis 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 Necrosis 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 Necrosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Necrosis 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 Necrosis 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 Necrosis 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 Necrosis 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 Necrosis doctors near Lexington, KY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Necrosis 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 Necrosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Necrosis 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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