About
Dr. Nimish Thakral is a gastroenterologist and hepatologist with UK HealthCare, part of the University of Kentucky, practicing in Lexington, Kentucky. He specializes in liver disease, including acute liver failure, hepatic encephalopathy, cirrhosis, and alcohol-associated liver disease. Dr. Thakral is an active clinical researcher with numerous peer-reviewed publications on topics including liver transplantation outcomes, cirrhosis prognosis, and emerging hepatology diagnostics. Patients consistently describe him as caring, thorough, and willing to take extra time to explain treatment plans.
Practice
UK HealthCare — Digestive Health / Digestive Diseases and Nutrition
Office Location
740 S Limestone, Lexington, KY 40536
Contact
859-323-0079
Languages Spoken
English
Insurance
Accepts Medicare and a range of major plans including Aetna, Humana, Blue Cross, and UnitedHealthcare (verify current acceptance with the office)
Education & Training
- MBBS — B.L.D.E. Association’s Shri B.M. Patil Medical College, India, 2014
- Internal Medicine Residency — Memorial Healthcare System, Pembroke Pines, FL
Board Certification
Board certified in Internal Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
- Baptist Health Corbin
- Russell County Hospital
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Acute liver failure and fulminant hepatitis
- Cirrhosis management
- Alcohol-associated liver disease
- Liver transplant-related care
Why Patients Choose Nimish Thakral
- Practices within UK HealthCare’s academic Digestive Health program
- Extensive, actively growing body of peer-reviewed research in hepatology
- Board certified in Internal Medicine with a hepatology/gastroenterology focus
- Patients repeatedly describe him as caring, thorough, and an excellent communicator
- Experience managing complex liver disease, including cases requiring multidisciplinary tumor board review
Patient Rating Snapshot
| Overall Rating | 5.0 / 5 (Vitals, based on available ratings) |
| Bedside Manner | Patients consistently praise his compassion, clear explanations, and willingness to spend extra time on complex cases |
| Wait Time | Not independently quantified |
| Total Reviews | Numerous strongly positive testimonials on the UK HealthCare website at time of research |
FAQs
What does Dr. Thakral specialize in?
He is a gastroenterologist and hepatologist focusing on liver disease, including cirrhosis, acute liver failure, and hepatic encephalopathy.
Where did he train?
He earned his medical degree from B.L.D.E. Association’s Shri B.M. Patil Medical College in India and completed his internal medicine residency at Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
Is he involved in medical research?
Yes, he has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed studies on liver disease, transplant outcomes, and hepatology diagnostics.
What do patients say about him?
Patients frequently describe him as caring, thorough, and an excellent communicator who takes time to explain complex conditions and treatment plans.
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