About
Beth A. Holmes, DO, FAAFP brings over two decades of family medicine experience to her Lexington, Kentucky practice. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Marshall University in 1991. She then completed her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996. Her internship at St. Francis Central Hospital in Pittsburgh preceded her Family Medicine residency at the University of Kentucky, where she trained from 1997 to 1999.
Dr. Holmes holds a Diplomate certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She is one of the few female family medicine physicians in Lexington offering a personalized approach to care. Her clinical passions include prevention, chronic disease management, female health, obesity, and plant-based nutrition. Since 2018, she has taught lifestyle medicine and plant-based nutrition as a formal instructor. She also speaks on topics ranging from Type II Diabetes reversal through nutrition to fiber's role in weight loss. She earned ACO Top Performer recognition in 2020 and previously served as a consultant for CardioDX from 2014 to 2017. She holds memberships in the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the Physicians' Committee of Responsible Medicine, and the Kentucky Academy of Family Physicians, among others.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Marshall University, Huntington, WV — Bachelor of Science, Biology 1991
Medical School
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), Lewisburg, WV — Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine 1996
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 1997-1999
Additional Training
Internship: St. Francis Central Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, 1996-1997
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Holmes right for?
Dr. Holmes suits adults who want a physician deeply invested in prevention and long-term wellness. Patients managing chronic conditions like Type II Diabetes, obesity, or cardiovascular risk benefit from her evidence-based, nutrition-forward approach. Women seeking a knowledgeable female physician for primary and female health concerns find a natural fit here. Patients curious about plant-based nutrition or lifestyle medicine as tools for disease management will find her expertise especially relevant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Holmes focuses on prevention, chronic disease management, obesity, and female health conditions. She has particular expertise in Type II Diabetes management and reversal through nutrition. She also addresses cardiovascular risk, metabolic health, and general family medicine concerns across adult age groups.
Yes. Dr. Holmes holds a Diplomate certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She earned her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Kentucky.
Dr. Holmes integrates nutrition and lifestyle medicine directly into her clinical practice. She has taught plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine courses since 2018. She has lectured on topics including Type II Diabetes reversal with nutrition, fiber and weight loss, and healthy eating. She holds membership in both the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the Physicians' Committee of Responsible Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Holmes makes herself available by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Members can contact her after hours and on weekends for urgent concerns. This level of access is a core feature of her MDVIP-affiliated practice.
Dr. Holmes sees adult patients across a broad range of health needs. She has particular depth in caring for women, patients managing chronic conditions, and those interested in prevention-focused or nutrition-based care. Her 22 years in the Lexington community mean she also serves many multi-generational families.
Dr. Holmes completed her undergraduate education at Marshall University in West Virginia. She earned her medical degree at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Her internship took place at St. Francis Central Hospital in Pittsburgh, and she completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
Yes. Dr. Holmes has offered minimally invasive skin care services since 2001. This service complements her broader focus on lifestyle medicine and preventive health.
Dr. Holmes holds memberships in the American Medical Association, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the Physicians' Committee of Responsible Medicine, the Kentucky Academy of Family Physicians, and the Lexington Medicine Society. She also participates in the Food Revolution Summit.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026