Karen S Playforth
MD
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Serving the Lexington, KY area, Karen Playforth specializes in ob gyn. Her focus areas include obstetrics & gynecology and obstetrics & gynecology, maternal & fetal medicine. She has over 25 years of hands-on experience in the field. Her education includes studies at University of Kentucky, graduating in 1999. She is affiliated with Baptist. Currently welcoming new patients, including telehealth visits.
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