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Dr. Karen Schell, MD

Dr. Karen Schell, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Schell, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Lexington, KY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Schell has extensive experience in Obstetric Care. She graduated from University of Kentucky Medical Center in 2009. She is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington. She is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

1700 Nicholasville Rd Ste 701 Lexington, KY 40503

Dr. Schell is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Dr. Schell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schell

4.0
23 ratings, 10 with a written review
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The absolute best OB!
Dr. Schell has been my OB for all 3 of my sons’ pregnancies and she was able to deliver 2 of them. She is kind, to-the-point, listens very well, reassuring and overall just a wonderful healthcare provider.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Aubrey Anderson – Aug 20, 2022
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I cannot recommend Dr. Schell more to anyone I meet in need of a great OB-GYN. I have only used her for my GYN care needs and she is always so comforting, knowledgeable, considerate, and thorough. I have never had a bad experience with my care with Dr. Schell. The nursing staff is always very helpful and considerate as well. I have had some issues with the admin staff but doesn't seem to be any reflection of Dr. Schell.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Haylee B – Oct 23, 2021
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Dr. Schell is a very good and knowledgeable doctor, but in c sections she doesn’t allow fathers to cut the cord. My advice is to let her know well before the date of the operation.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Jul 03, 2021
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Incredible provider. She is incredibly competent, trustworthy, informative and knowledgeable. Took her time with me to answer all of my questions and confidently managed my high risk pregnancy. She is very thorough, I felt like I could trust her completely. Approachable, friendly, great bedside, professional, and easy-going.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jun 23, 2021
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Dr. Schell delivered my first child and the experience was traumatic. My mom and husband were in the room and were very distraught as well. There was obvious drama between the doctor and nurses that affected the care that I received. I had a fourth degree tear and my child was vacuum extracted. While sewing me up, They forgot to administer pain medication. During a situation that should’ve been beautiful, I was terrified and treated unkindly. With the children that came later, I used another doctor and hospital. I was so scared during my second pregnancy but it was a beautiful experience. Dr. Schell also induced labor for non medical reasons which could be part of the cause of the trauma I experienced during child birth.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Feb 24, 2020
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Dr. Schell has provided routine care for me, prenatal care, delivered my baby, and even cared for me through some difficult situations. She’s provided nothing but competent, compassionate care in my experience and I can’t recommend her highly enough.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kara in KY – Jan 21, 2019
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I've been a patient of Dr. Schell's for nearly seven years. She's wonderful! I've recommended her to numerous friends and family. She has provided excellent care through my first two pregnancies, and I'm at the half way point on my third. Dr. Schell and my favorite nurse Tricia bring a smile to my face. They laugh with me and calm my fears when pregnancy gets to be overwhelming! Love them!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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PMW in Lexington, KY – Aug 16, 2017
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I have seen Dr Schell for 3 years now and have had 2 pregnancies within that time- one being a high risk mono di twin pregnancy. She was amazing and totally proactive with my care. By 10 weeks, I was seen by high risk too. The wait was long at times but I take that as she is spending time with each patient. I always had a long conversation with Schell, she never rushed me. She has become a friend through my last pregnancy. She eased all my fears about my delivery. Couldn't ask for a better OBGYN
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Cassie Elliott in Georgetown, KY – Jun 28, 2017
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I absolutely loved my experience with Dr. Schell. She helped me& my husband cope when we lost our first child. She was amazing through the journey with our second pregnancy and delivery. She is very laid back and not pushy at all about birth control or how you want your delivery to go like some doctors are. I've recommended her to many other people. I look forward to her delivering all of my children!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Sara Miller in Lexington, KY – Feb 04, 2017
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Ridiculous that I have saw this physician for several years and because I had a balance of $117.00 that I was not aware of from 2015 they will not see me even after I offerred to pay $20 on the balance. I have been off work and don't have it due to a blood clot and now I am having menstral complications I really didn't want to change physicians but I am gonna have too. I'm sure they have collected payment from my insurance. The receptionist wouldn't listen to my issue. $117 I never seen a bill.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Mekeshia Jordan in Irvine, KY – Jan 31, 2017
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Baptist Health Medical Group is a comprehensive, multispecialty network of physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our providers are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and strive to treat our patients the way we would want to be treated, every time, at every Baptist Health location.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of Kentucky Medical Center

    Medical School, 2009
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Dr. Schell is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Lexington OB/GYN Associates PSC1700 Nicholasville Rd Ste 701 Lexington, KY 40503
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    Baptist Health Outpatient Center at Georgetown206 Bevins Ln Georgetown, KY 40324
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    Practice

    Office1720 Nicholasville Rd Lexington, KY 40503
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Baptist Health Lexington

      1740 Nicholasville Rd
      Lexington, KY 40503
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      17% higher than the national average

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