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John Conklin, MD, Ophthalmology, Lexington, KY

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Ophthalmology Lexington, KY

Cataract Related, Retinal Disease

Associate Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Overview of Dr. Conklin

Dr. John Conklin is an ophthalmologist in Lexington, KY and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital and UK HealthCare Good Samaritan Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Kentucky College of Medicine and has been in practice 30 years. Dr. Conklin accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 13 doctors at UK HealthCare Good Samaritan Hospital and one of 42 doctors at University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital who specialize in Ophthalmology.

Education & Training

  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 1988 - 1991
  • Bassett Medical Center
    Bassett Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1987 - 1988
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1983 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2000 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1991 - 1992
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Professional Memberships

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Anthem Blue Access PPO
    Anthem Blue Preferred HMO
    AvMed Health Open Access
    BCBS Arizona BlueAlliance Network
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Illinois PPO
    CareFirst BluePreferred PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    Sagamore Health Plus
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
  • Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment