Karen Susanne Playforth

Karen Susanne Playforth, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Kentucky, specializing in Maternal-Fetal Medicine with a clinical focus on diabetes management. She provides patient care at UK Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, KY.

Education:

• Undergraduate: Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
• Medical Degree: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
• Residency & Fellowship: St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital, New York

Dr. Playforth’s clinical expertise centers on gestational diabetes management and high-risk pregnancy interventions. Her work emphasizes labor induction protocols and the application of electromyography in obstetric diagnostics, particularly for diabetic pregnancies requiring specialized maternal-fetal care pathways.

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As part of the Maternal Fetal Medicine division, she collaborates with multidisciplinary teams providing genetic consultation, advanced obstetric ultrasound, and specialized programs including PATHways and Kentucky Angels for high-risk obstetric cases.