Overview
Donita Lightner is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky.
Dr. Lightner is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), RASopathies, and Down Syndrome.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles.
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- EPO
- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2195 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY 40504
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lightner has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Donita Lightner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Donita Lightner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Donita Lightner by calling their office at 859-562-1868. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Donita Lightner a top-rated expert for Neurofibromatosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Donita Lightner is classified as an Advanced expert for Neurofibromatosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Donita Lightner specialize in?
While Dr. Donita Lightner is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and RASopathies. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Donita Lightner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Donita Lightner has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Neurofibromatosis. You can view a list of Dr. Donita Lightner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Donita Lightner accept my insurance?
Dr. Donita Lightner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 859-562-1868 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Lightner isAdvanced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)Dr. Lightner isAdvanced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).
- RASopathiesDr. Lightner isAdvanced. Learn about RASopathies.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Lightner isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- ADULT SyndromeDr. Lightner isExperienced. Learn about ADULT Syndrome.
- AstrocytomaDr. Lightner isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Brain TumorDr. Lightner isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Lightner isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.