A new, convenient location to receive quality primary care from UK HealthCare providers is open and ready to serve UK employees and neighbors living in Frankfort and the surrounding community.
recently opened at 279 King鈥檚 Daughters Drive, Suite 100. From physicals to chronic disease management, the clinic is a one-stop shop for adults in need of high-quality primary care close to home.
鈥淲e are opening this clinic to act on one of the priorities of UK HealthCare: increasing access to primary care in Kentucky,鈥 said Lucas Shelton, MD, medical director at UK HealthCare Primary Care 鈥 Frankfort. 鈥淥ur clinic will serve the medical needs of any adult age 18 and up, whether that be for treatment of acute illnesses or the long-term management of chronic medical conditions.鈥
Appointments can be made at 502-352-9354. The clinic is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
鈥淧atients can expect care from providers who care about them as individuals,鈥 Shelton said. 鈥淲ith our patients, we discuss the importance of illness prevention through cancer screenings, healthy lifestyle changes, and immunizations. When medical problems arise, we come alongside our patients to determine the best treatment plan, whether that be management from our office or with consultation from advanced subspecialty care.鈥
The UK HealthCare Primary Care 鈥 Frankfort clinic opened in March to make UK HealthCare providers available to UK employees and neighbors living in central Kentucky. Providers plan their care to best fit the needs of the patient, considering various aspects of their history and preferences when planning procedures and treatment options.
鈥淎bove all, we will always strive to provide excellent patient care,鈥 Shelton said. 鈥淲e count it a privilege to open this clinic and serve this community.鈥
Additionally, UK HealthCare provides access to specialty care at outreach locations conveniently located at the and at .