The 20 Best Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Doctors Near Me in Kentucky, US

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The 20 Best Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Doctors in Kentucky, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 422 doctor with experience in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) near Kentucky, US. Of these, 364 are Experienced, 49 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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422 providers found
    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    Hosparus Western Kentucky

    200 Clinic Dr, 
    Madisonville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sergio Figueroa is an Endocrinologist in Madisonville, Kentucky. Dr. Figueroa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, and Parathyroid Hyperplasia.

    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    St Matthews Medical Associates

    4003 Kresge Way Ste 400, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angelino Yson is an Endocrinologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Yson has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

    3084 Lakecrest Cir Ste 100, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wendell Miers is an Endocrinologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Miers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Graves Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

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    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    Baptist Health Medical Group Behavioral Health Corbin

    1 Trillium Way Ste 111, 
    Corbin, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lyle Myers is an Endocrinologist in Corbin, Kentucky. Dr. Myers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Toxic Nodular Goiter, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Hypothyroidism.

    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    Kings Daughters Medical Specialties Inc.

    1200 Central Ave Ste 3, 
    Ashland, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hazel Yang is an Endocrinologist in Ashland, Kentucky. Dr. Yang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Obesity in Children.

    Patricia J. Hansen
    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine

    Norton Community Medical Associates - Audubon

    3101 Poplar Level Road, Suite 101, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Hansen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Hansen has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    Uofl Physicians-Endocrine & Diabetes Associates

    6400 Dutchmans Pkwy Ste 345, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Self is an Endocrinologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Self is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.

    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

    3084 Lakecrest Cir Ste 100, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Pacitti is an Endocrinologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Pacitti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hyperthyroidism.

    Sathya S. Krishnasamy
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)

    University Of Louisville Physicians

    401 East Chestnut Street, Unit 310, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sathya Krishnasamy is an Endocrinologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Krishnasamy has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hyperparathyroidism. Dr. Krishnasamy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

    3084 Lakecrest Cir Ste 100, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megha Desai is an Endocrinologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gigantism, and Acromegaly.

    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

    3084 Lakecrest Cir Ste 100, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Marino is an Endocrinologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Marino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, and Thyroid Nodule.

    Betty C. Villafuerte
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)

    University Of Louisville Physicians

    401 East Chestnut Street, Unit 310, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Betty Villafuerte is an Endocrinologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Villafuerte has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Dr. Villafuerte is currently accepting new patients.

    Manikya Kuriti
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    Norton Community Medical Associates - Endocrinology

    4915 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Suite 201, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Manikya Kuriti is an Endocrinologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Kuriti has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Dr. Kuriti is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    Associates In Infectious Diseases PSC

    9720 Park Plaza Ave Unit 104, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hisham Alrefai is an Endocrinologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Alrefai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Hypothyroidism.

    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine

    Premier Medical Group PSC

    1030 Burlew Blvd Ste A, 
    Owensboro, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bernard Buchanan is an Internal Medicine provider in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Buchanan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine

    Gilbert Barbee Moore & McIlvoy PSC

    201 Park St, 
    Bowling Green, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronak Chaudhari is an Internal Medicine provider in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Dr. Chaudhari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Obesity in Children.

    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Summit Medical Group Inc.

    2765 Chapel Pl, 
    Crestview Hills, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deborah Elder is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. Dr. Elder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Low Blood Sugar, Diabetes Insipidus (DI), Pancreatectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation.

    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Norton Children's Sleep Medicine-Novak Center

    411 E Chestnut St, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kupper Wintergerst is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Wintergerst is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Neonatal Hypothyroidism, Congenital Hypothyroidism, and Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens.

    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    The Christ Hospital-Diabetes & Endocrine Center

    1955 Dixie Hwy Ste L1, 
    Ft Wright, KY 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shawn Peavie is an Endocrinologist in Ft Wright, Kentucky. Dr. Peavie has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Papillary Thyroid Cancer.

    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    Regional Diabetes Center-Covington-St. Elizabeth Physicians

    1500 James Simpson Jr Way, 
    Covington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Hermiller is an Endocrinologist in Covington, Kentucky. Dr. Hermiller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Thyroid Storm.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?

    Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong (chronic) disease in which there is a high level of sugar (glucose) in the blood.

    When should I see a Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctor in Kentucky, US?

    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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctor in Kentucky, US?

    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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctors in Kentucky, US?

    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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctors in Kentucky, US?

    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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctor in Kentucky, US?

    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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctor in Kentucky, US?

    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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctors in Kentucky, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) 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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