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Colorectal Cancer Specialists in Kentucky

11 verified specialists treating colorectal cancer are listed for Kentucky. Coverage is strongest around Lexington, Louisville, and KY. Common hospital affiliations include UK Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital, and University of Kentucky Hospital.

Lowell Anthony

Lowell Anthony, M.D.

Chief, Medical Oncology; Professor of Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Hematology

Lexington, KY30+ years
GI OncologyHematology & OncologyMedical Oncology
Robert Martin

Robert Martin, MD

Sam and Lolita Weakley Endowed Chair in Surgical Oncology & Director, Surgical Oncology Division, Vice Chair, Department of Surgery, Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine

Oncology

Louisville, KY30+ years
GI OncologySurgical Oncology
Jitesh Patel

Jitesh Patel, M.D.

Professor of Surgery; Chief, Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery; Program Director, Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship

Oncology

Lexington, KY20+ years
Surgical Oncology
Jae Jung

Jae Jung, MD

Director, Oncologic Dermatology Program

Oncology

KY
Melanoma & Cutaneous Oncology
Kristine Krueger

Kristine Krueger, MD

Professor of Medicine; Interim Chair, Department of Medicine; Academic and Clinical Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition; Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, Department of Medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Louisville, KY30+ years
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Carina Butler

Carina Butler, M.D.

Oncology

Lebanon, KY20+ years
Radiation Oncology
Nicolas Ajkay

Nicolas Ajkay, M.D.

Oncology

Louisville, KY30+ years
Surgical Oncology
Mian Mushtaq

Mian Mushtaq, MD

Thoracic Medical Oncology

Oncology

KY
Precision Oncology & Genomics
Paul Tennant

Paul Tennant, MD

Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist

Oncology

KY
Head & Neck Oncology
Michael Hahl

Michael Hahl, MD

Sarcoma Medical Oncology

Oncology

KY
Sarcoma
Thomas Coppola

Thomas Coppola, DO

Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

KY
Transplant Hepatology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of colorectal cancer specialists in Kentucky built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Colorectal Cancer as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is Kentucky. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a colorectal cancer specialist in Kentucky?
Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to colorectal cancer. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.
Are these colorectal cancer specialists accepting new patients in Kentucky?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times.
What is Colorectal Cancer?
Colorectal Cancer is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches colorectal cancer care.