Overview
Karen Playforth is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Playforth is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Methimazole Antenatal Exposure, ABO Incompatibility, Gestational Diabetes, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1700 Nicholasville Rd Ste 703, Lexington, KY 40503
2195 Harrodsburg Rd Ste 125, Lexington, KY 40504
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. Karen Playforth
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen Playforth?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen Playforth by calling their office at 859-269-6970. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karen Playforth a top-rated expert for Premature Infant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen Playforth is classified as an Advanced expert for Premature Infant, 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. Karen Playforth specialize in?
While Dr. Karen Playforth is a Obstetrics and Gynecology, they have specific expertise in Premature Infant, Methimazole Antenatal Exposure, and ABO Incompatibility. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Does Dr. Karen Playforth participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karen Playforth has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Premature Infant. You can view a list of Dr. Karen Playforth's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karen Playforth accept my insurance?
Dr. Karen Playforth accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 859-269-6970 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- ABO IncompatibilityDr. Playforth isAdvanced. Learn about ABO Incompatibility.
- Cervical PolypsDr. Playforth isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Polyps.
- Gestational DiabetesDr. Playforth isAdvanced. Learn about Gestational Diabetes.
- Methimazole Antenatal ExposureDr. Playforth isAdvanced. Learn about Methimazole Antenatal Exposure.
- Placenta PreviaDr. Playforth isAdvanced. Learn about Placenta Previa.
- Premature InfantDr. Playforth isAdvanced. Learn about Premature Infant.
- Experienced
- AngiomyomaDr. Playforth isExperienced. Learn about Angiomyoma.
- HELLP SyndromeDr. Playforth isExperienced. Learn about HELLP Syndrome.
- Hyperemesis GravidarumDr. Playforth isExperienced. Learn about Hyperemesis Gravidarum.
- Intrahepatic Cholestasis of PregnancyDr. Playforth isExperienced. Learn about Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy.
- Mixed Gonadal DysgenesisDr. Playforth isExperienced. Learn about Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis.
- MosaicismDr. Playforth isExperienced. Learn about Mosaicism.