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UK Women's Health

4.3 out of 5 · 34 reviews

Obstetrics & Gynecology • Newport, KY • Since 1955 • Multiple locations including Good Samaritan Medical Office Building, Morehead, Georgetown, Lexington, and Morehead UK locations locations

About

Summary: The page refers to UK HealthCare (University of Kentucky HealthCare) as the health care system of the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY. It encompasses the university’s hospitals, clinics, outreach locations, and patient care services, along with the health profession colleges. UK HealthCare is a nonprofit academic health system with about 2,381 employees, around $2.5B in annual revenue, founded in 1955, and headquartered in Lexington. It delivers advanced clinical care across specialties and includes university-affiliated hospitals and clinics, research, and education within the broader UK health sciences ecosystem.

Clinic Type

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Address

1150 Lexington Road, Georgetown, KY 40324

Phone

859-257-1214

Email

itshelpdesk@uky.edu

Opening Hours

Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Telehealth

Yes (Telemedicine options available)

Emergency Care

Emergency services available via hospital network

Services Offered

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • gynecologic oncology
  • gynecology
  • pelvic medicine & treatment
  • maternal-fetal medicine
  • nurse practitioners
  • certified nurse midwives
  • gynecologic-oncology
  • birth center
  • obstetrics and gynecology

Team

  • Lauren A. Baldwin, MD — Gynecologic Cancer Team
  • Ashley S. Boerrigter, MD — Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Johnie J. Cooper, MD — Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Amberly L. Davidson, MD — Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Emily A. DeFranco, DO — Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Melanie A. Abner — APR/APRN CNM
  • Christine (Chrissie) S. Adams, Midwifery (Maternity Care) Obstetrics and Gynecology — APR/APRN CNM
  • Tonya R. Bickel, Women's Health - Primary Care — APR/APRN
  • Julie Bowers-Pryor, Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling; Licensed Clinical Social Worker — APRN/LCADC
  • Kirsten Brown — WHNP-BC
  • Courtney R. Marshall — PA
  • Victoria A. McRae, MS — Obstetrics and Gynecology

Insurance & Payment

  • in-network insurance plans
  • Private insurance (varies)
  • UK HealthCare in-network plans

Please verify specific plan eligibility at time of appointment

Insurance, Cash, Credit/Debit, Checks

Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

What services does UK OB-GYN provide?

Routine gynecological and reproductive care, obstetric care, and more complex health concerns with a compassionate, multidisciplinary team.

Awards & Accreditations

  • No. 28 in Obstetrics & Gynecology - 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings
  • Women’s Choice Award 2025 Best Hospitals for Women’s Services
  • Best Hospitals for Women’s Services — Women’s Choice Award 2025
  • No. 28 in Obstetrics & Gynecology in 2025 U.S. News & World Report
  • Recognized for trusted women’s health care nationally

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • WebMD Care: 4.0 out of 5 stars (18 ratings)
  • UK HealthCare official site: 4.72 out of 5 stars (16 reviews)
  • Facebook (UK HealthCare - Georgetown OBGYN): 92% recommend (67 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Providers described as knowledgeable, caring, and attentive
  • Positive experiences with specific gynecological and obstetric care providers
  • Effective communication and thorough explanations from some staff members
  • Efficient scheduling and short wait times reported by some patients

Common complaints

  • Reports of dismissive or unprofessional behavior by staff and providers
  • Long wait times for appointments and while at the office
  • Challenges with billing transparency and administrative processes
  • Frustration with scheduling availability for urgent concerns
  • Reports of uncomfortable or traumatic examination experiences

"Worst doctor I’ve ever had… terrible bedside manner.. if I asked questions about something I didn’t understand she was condescending and acted annoyed.. she actually rolled her eyes."

— WebMD Care review

"Wendy is a one of a kind provider. She shows that she truly cares about her patients. I honestly have never had a provider with such heart."

— UK HealthCare provider review

"If you are pregnant, RUN to a different office/facility. They do not care about you or your pregnancy at all. From my first appointment all the way up until my 16 week check, they disappointed."

— LocalityBiz review (St. Elizabeth Women's Health - Newport)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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