Lexington Clinic is proud to announce the association of several new physicians in 2007 and 2008 in many areas including Hematology/Oncology, Hospital Medicine Service, Cardiology, Radiology, Neurosurgery, Breast Surgery, Otolaryngology, OB/GYN, Internal Medicine, and other specialties. Growing To Meet Your Needs!
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Dalia Elkhairi, M.D.Obstetrics and Gynecology
Saint Joseph East Office Park
Dr. Elkhairi received her medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Ohio State University. Dr. Elkhairi is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her professional interests include the full breadth of obstetrics and gynecology with a special interest in minimally invasive gynecologic procedures.
Dr. Elkhairi can be reached at (859) 258-4000.
Gerry A. Bernardo, M.D.Hospital Medicine
Saint Joseph Hospital
Dr. Bernardo received his medical degree from Hahnemann University Medical School. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital. Dr. Bernardo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. His professional interests include hypertension and diabetes.
Dr. Bernardo can be reached at (859) 258-4000.
Thomas A. Becherer, M.D., F.A.C.S.Neurosurgery
Saint Joseph Office Park
Dr. Becherer received his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He completed an internship in General Surgery and a residency in Neurological Surgery at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. Dr. Becherer is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. His professional interests include general neurosurgery, intracranial surgery including brain tumors, cervical and lumbar spinal surgery for degenerative and neoplastic disease, spinal instrumentation and minimally invasive spine surgery.
Dr. Becherer can be reached at (859) 258-4000.
Imran Hassan, M.D.Internal Medicine
Lexington Clinic South Broadway
Dr. Hassan completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Allied Hospital and University of New York at Buffalo, Mercy Hospital. He also completed a residency in General Surgery at Allied Hospital. He received his medical degree from Punjab Medical College. Dr. Hassan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. His professional interests include general internal medicine and primary care.
Dr. Hassan can be reached at (859) 258-4000.
Carol Bowen-Wells, M.D.Breast Surgery
Lexington Clinic South Broadway
Dr. Bowen-Wells received her medical degree from Northwestern University. She completed a residency in General Surgery at the University of Virginia and a Surgical Oncology fellowship at the University of Miami. Dr. Bowen-Wells is board eligible in General Surgery. Her professional interests include breast surgery.
Dr. Bowen-Wells can be reached at (859) 258-4000.
Susan T. Cao, M.D.Walk-In Care
First Choice Walk-In Care
Dr. Cao received her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in Family Medicine at the University of Massachusetts. Dr. Cao is board eligible in Family Medicine. Her professional interest is in urgent care.
Dr. Cao can be reached at (859) 296-9900.
Rose Marie Hackett, D.O.Radiology
Lexington Clinic South Broadway
Dr. Hackett received her medical degree from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed an Internship at Grandview Hospital and a residency in Radiology at Flint Osteopathic Hospital. Dr. Hackett is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology. Her professional interests include mammography, women’s imaging, and general radiology.
Dr. Hackett can be reached at (859) 258-4000.
Jeniffer L. Huhn, D.O.Radiation Oncology
Southeastern Kentucky Radiation Oncology Center
Dr. Huhn received her medical degree from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency in Radiation Oncology at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Dr. Huhn is certified by the American Board of Radiology in Radiation Oncology. Her professional interests include treatment of lung, breast and prostate cancer.
Dr. Huhn can be reached at (606) 523-2200.
Daniel B. Keck. Jr., M.D.Interventional Pain Medicine
Lexington Clinic South Broadway
Dr. Keck received his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He completed an internship in General Surgery, a residency in Anesthesia, and a Pain Management fellowship at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Keck is board eligible in Anesthesiology.
Dr. Keck can be reached at (859) 258-4000.
Leera N. Patel, M.D.Endocrinology
Lexington Clinic South Broadway
Dr. Patel received her medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the West Virginia University School of Medicine- Charleston Division and an Endocrinology fellowship at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. Dr. Patel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Endocrinology. Her professional interests include thyroid disorders including fine needle aspiration of the thyroid, parathyroid disorders, osteoporosis, pituitary disorders, diabetes mellitus, and general endocrinology and metabolism.
Dr. Patel can be reached at (859) 258-4000.
Haider Abbas, M.D.Rheumatology
Lexington Clinic South Broadway
Dr. Abbas received his medical degree from Rawalpindi Medical College. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Crozer Chester Medical Center and fellowships in Rheumatology and Geriatrics at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Abbas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Rheumatology and Geriatrics. His professional interests include scleroderma, inflammatory myopathies, inflammatory arthritis, vasculitic syndromes, rheumatic diseases, and quality of life in elderly.
Dr. Abbas can be reached at (859) 258-4450.

