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UK King's Daughters has been the healthcare home for eastern Kentucky since 1899. Physicians at UK King's Daughters practice with an extremely supportive healthcare team, an excellent clinical environment—whether in the hospital or one of our 80-plus ambulatory practices—and time to enjoy family life, friends, travel, and all the things that make life meaningful.
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Medical Staff Family
As a member of our Medical Staff, you'll have support from fellow physicians, many of whom are part of the UK King's Daughters leadership team. Our recruiting and Medical Affairs team work to ensure your new practice begins smoothly with a focus on your needs.
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Leadership
At UK King’s Daughters, physicians are seen and heard. Your opinions are valued. Physicians hold key, decision-making positions in senior leadership and within the medical staff structure. Physicians guide initiatives across the organization, from strategic planning, to EHR functionality, physician recruitment, and population health. If your professional goals include leadership … UK King’s Daughters is for you!
Loay Aljaberi, M.D.
Vascular surgeon
WHO WE ARE
We Are The Best Support for You
Our comprehensive onboarding program includes structured orientation along with training in our electronic health record, protocols, and workflows. Together, we establish specific goals and performance metrics and communicate results to you regularly, so you always know where you stand.
Our Business Development team helps ensure you make connections early on with referral sources, mentors and others who will help you succeed. We encourage professional development, provide CME opportunities, and deliver timely feedback and coaching when necessary.
We welcome physician feedback and involvement in decision making. We see and hear our physicians and work hard to incorporate our Medical Staff.
We work hard to ensure that you and your family make connections, through both informal and formal events. Above all else, our goal is to ensure a healthy work-life balance that allows you not only to practice medicine, but to enjoy the experience, too.
Physician Recruitment
The Medical Staff at UK King's Daughters includes more than 250 exceptional physicians in a wide range of primary and specialty care areas. Many of our clinicians completed training at programs in our region, including
· University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Ky.
· University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Ky.
· Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, Pikeville, Ky.
· Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
· The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
· Joan C. Edwards Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, W.Va.
· West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, W.Va.
Our Medical Staff welcomes specialists from around the world, with more than 30 countries represented on the Staff. As a cap-exempt institution, we welcome H1B and J1 physicians. UK King's Daughters serves the tri-state region of eastern Kentucky, southern Ohio, and western West Virginia, with a service area population of more than 750,000.
To find out more look at our Physician Opportunities, then complete the information request. Or feel free to call King’s Daughters Physician Services at 606-408-0412.
Advance Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants): Please click this link (https://mykdcareer.com) to view current opportunities. We cannot process applications/CVs for Advance Practice Providers through this portal
Practice Opportunities
If you are looking for an opportunity where your knowledge is valued …. Where you are more than a number …. Where physicians are respected and celebrated …. Where you’ll make a true difference, look no further. Join us as we celebrate our legacy of caring while creating a brighter, healthier future. Together.
Orthopedic Surgeon
Cardiologist
Plastic Surgeon
Pulmonologist
125+
years of caring for our community. UK King's Daughters was established in 1899.
250+
Physicians
80+
Outpatient locations throughout eastern Kentucky and southern Ohio
5,500+
Team members
Medical Staff Office
Our Medical Staff Office supports the organization by coordinating the credentialing of all initial and reappointment applications for all medical staff professionals, advanced practitioners, and allied health staff for the health system.
The Medical Staff Office is a resource to the medical staff regarding bylaws; rules; regulations; and committee functions for the organization while providing support to the medical staff officers and medical department chairpersons.
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UK King's Daughters
ATTN: Medical Staff Office
2201 Lexington Avenue
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 408-0417
(606) 408-6069 fax
What our physicians say
Ashley wright, D.O.
OBSTETRICIAN/GYNECOLOGIST
Peter Ray, M.D.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
JORDAN SYNKOWSKI, D.O.
NEUROSURGEON
Sana Ghalib, M.D.
Pulmonologist
MUHAMMAD SALICK, M.D.
PULMONOLOGIST/INTENSIVIST
AMBER WIREMAN, D.O.
PSYCH
JASYN BLANKENSHIP, D.O.
CARDIOLOGIST
AMR IDRIS, M.D.
CARDIOLOGIST
Stephen Anderson, M.D.
HEMATOLOGIST/ONCOLOGIST
HISHAM HIRZALLAH, M.D.
INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGIST
Our Benefits
UK King’s Daughters offers unbelievable opportunities for clinicians to stretch their knowledge and capabilities. We are continually growing and incorporating the latest technologies, treatments, and research findings because we believe the people of our region expect – and deserve – the best care. We have long been at the forefront in delivering cutting edge care in cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, and more.
What Sets Us Apart?
King's Daughters is a healthcare system dedicated to making the impossible, possible. King's Daughters Health team members are dedicated to our mission to transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.
From our nurses, physicians, advanced practice clinicians, support staff and more, our team members are devoted to exceptional care.
Why Live Here?
Nestled on the southern banks of the Ohio River in the tri-state area of Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia is the blooming city of Ashland waiting for you to unwind and explore. Visit our revitalized, walkable downtown dotted with unique art installations and locally owned restaurants and boutiques.
Looking for something different? There are many communities in our region that can provide what you are seeking. Downtown living. Rural areas with lots of land. Mountain retreats. Riverside communities. Our recruiters can you connect with real estate experts to find the perfect home for you.
Our Team
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Doctors Say
“I found the staff professional and kind, explaining the process to me every step of the way. I understand myself more clearly now and have begun to make positive changes in my life. There was such a high level of customer service.”
Kate Moriss
Clinical Neurology
“I found the staff professional and kind, explaining the process to me every step of the way. I understand myself more clearly now and have begun to make positive changes in my life. There was such a high level of customer service.”
John Nickelson
Founder IT Hub
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2201 Lexington Ave, Ashland, KY 41101
United States
Call: 606.408.0400
2201 Lexington Ave, Ashland, KY 41101, United States
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