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Carol Spears, MD, General Surgery, Lexington, KY

Carol D Spears MD


Missionary Surgeon to Kenya

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  • 800 Rose StLexington, KY 40536

  • Phone+1 859-323-6346

  • Fax+1 859-323-6840

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Summary

  • Since 2007, I have been serving as a missionary surgeon at Tenwek Hospital in Bomet, Kenya. As a general surgeon, I am the Assistant Program Director for the Tenwek PAACS COSECSA General Surgery Residency Program. When I am in the USA on furlough, I work at the University of Kentucky Medical Center part time as I raise support to go back to Kenya.

Education & Training

  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1999 - 2005
  • University of Alabama School of Medicine
    University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2000 - 2026
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Publications & Presentations

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