Overview
Dr. Laurel Kilpatrick is a practicing palliative care physician and has served as Director of the Division of Supportive Palliative Care at Scott & White Medical Center since 2015. As a clinician educator, she has focused on teaching communication skills, basic palliative care principles and advance care planning to healthcare professionals in all stages of training. She was selected as a John A Hartford Foundation ‘Hartford Center of Excellence Scholar’ 2012-2014 and was 1 of 10 leaders selected nationally for the Practice Change Leaders Program in 2016 (also a John A. Hartford Foundation program). She has served as the inaugural Program Director for the Tom & Carly Burdette Memorial Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship from 2021-2023. She is the Co-Director for the BSWH Serious Illness Conversation & Care Planning Program (SICP) and is the current Chair of the Women Leaders in Medicine Executive Committee. Dr. Kilpatrick's areas of expertise include cancer, heart failure, and advanced lung, liver, kidney and neurologic conditions. Connect with Dr. Kilpatrick: Baylor College of Medicine Laurel Kilpatrick, MD, FAAHPM | LinkedIn.
Dr. Kilpatrick is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Gastrostomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
- POS
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76504
800 Scott And White Dr, College Station, TX 77845
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. Laurel Kilpatrick
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Laurel Kilpatrick?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Laurel Kilpatrick by calling their office at 254-724-5219. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Laurel Kilpatrick a top-rated expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Laurel Kilpatrick is classified as an Advanced expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), 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. Laurel Kilpatrick specialize in?
While Dr. Laurel Kilpatrick is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Sepsis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.
Does Dr. Laurel Kilpatrick participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Laurel Kilpatrick has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). You can view a list of Dr. Laurel Kilpatrick's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Laurel Kilpatrick accept my insurance?
Dr. Laurel Kilpatrick accepts most major insurance plans, including Baylor Scott & White Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-5219 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Kilpatrick isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Kilpatrick isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- EmphysemaDr. Kilpatrick isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- GastrostomyDr. Kilpatrick isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Huntington DiseaseDr. Kilpatrick isExperienced. Learn about Huntington Disease.
- Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis SyndromeDr. Kilpatrick isExperienced. Learn about Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Kilpatrick isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).