Dr. Kelly Shaffer

About the Doctor

Dr. Kelly Shaffer is a family medicine physician with 11–20 years of experience practicing in Lexington, Kentucky. She earned her medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Shaffer is affiliated with Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She is a Patients’ Top Choice provider with a 5/5 patient rating based on 24 reviews and has received six patient awards, including “Makes Time For Patients,” “Listens Attentively,” “Clearly Explains,” “Performs Thorough Exams,” and “Great Bedside Manner.” Her clinical expertise includes managing insomnia and sleep apnea, chronic hypertension, chronic diabetes, and underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). She accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, and United Healthcare.

• 11–20 years of experience in family medicine

• Graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

• Affiliated with Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center

• Patients’ Top Choice award with 5/5 patient rating (24 reviews)

• Recognized for making time, attentive listening, clear explanations, thorough exams, and great bedside manner

• Expertise in insomnia/sleep apnea, hypertension, diabetes, and hypothyroidism

Education & Training

Medical School – Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Residency – Not specified
Fellowship/Additional Training – None specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Insomnia and sleep apnea

• Chronic hypertension (high blood pressure)

• Chronic diabetes (Type 2)

• Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)

• High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)

• Coronary artery disease

• Asthma and COPD

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

• Depression and anxiety

• Obesity and metabolic syndrome

Medical Procedures Performed

• Annual physical exams and wellness visits

• Chronic disease management (blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, thyroid)

• Vaccinations and immunizations

• In-office laboratory testing (blood glucose, lipid panels, thyroid function tests, urinalysis)

• Electrocardiograms (EKGs)

• Spirometry (lung function testing)

• Minor skin procedures

• Sleep apnea screening and referral for sleep studies

Services Offered

Dr. Shaffer provides comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions. As a family medicine physician, she emphasizes long-term patient relationships and coordinated care. Her services include routine health maintenance, management of cardiovascular risk factors (hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol), and treatment of sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea. She also provides care for thyroid conditions, respiratory illnesses, and mental health concerns. Dr. Shaffer is known for making time for patients, listening attentively, and providing clear, thorough explanations. She offers in-office diagnostic testing and referrals to specialists when needed.

• Preventive care – Annual physicals, health screenings, immunizations, lifestyle counseling

• Chronic disease management – Hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism, asthma, COPD

• Sleep medicine – Evaluation and management of insomnia and sleep apnea; CPAP counseling and sleep study referrals

• Acute illness care – Respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, minor injuries

• Diagnostic services – In-house lab tests, EKG, spirometry

• Patient education – Medication management, diet and exercise guidance, smoking cessation

• Coordination of care – Referrals to cardiologists, endocrinologists, pulmonologists, sleep specialists

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Medicare, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Highmark (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Regence Health Plans (PPO)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 2101 Nicholasville Rd, Suite 304, Lexington, KY, 40503
Phone: (859) 277-5771

Hospital Affiliations

• Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center – Danville, Kentucky