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James Akin Jr., MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Lexington, KY

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Lexington, KY

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

Medical Director, Bluegrass Fertility Center

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  • Office

    1760 Nicholasville Rd Ste 501
    Lexington, KY 40503
    Phone+1 859-260-1515
    Fax+1 859-260-1425

Summary

  • Dr. James Akin Jr., based in Lexington, KY, specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology with subspecialties in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility. He is an experienced professional in reproductive and sexual endocrinology, infertility, general obstetrics and gynecology, general gynecology, and reproductive genetics. Dr. Akin completed his education primarily at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and the Medical College of Georgia. He has several publications credited to his name in reputed journals like Fertility and Sterility, Endocrinology, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology, and Metabolism, among others, ranging from topics of SARS-CoV-2 to metabolic changes in periovulatory granulosa cells. Dr. Akin is also a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Education & Training

  • Medical College of Georgia
    Medical College of GeorgiaFellowship, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, 1989 - 1991
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1985 - 1989
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1986 - 2025
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1991 - 1999
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1989 - 1993
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • FOS, a Critical Downstream Mediator of PGR and EGF-Signaling Necessary for Ovulatory Prostaglandins in the Human Ovary  
    James Akin Jr., MD, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism