About
Dr. Donna Stanton built BluegrassMD around a simple conviction: prevention is the foundation of good health. She holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics, making her one of relatively few primary care physicians trained to treat patients across the full age spectrum.
Before attending Eastern Tennessee State University for medical school, Dr. Stanton earned an undergraduate degree in exercise science and nutrition. She also spent five years working as a personal trainer and exercise physiologist at Vanderbilt. That foundation in movement and metabolic health directly informs her clinical work today. She completed her dual residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Kentucky in 2008 and has practiced primary care for nearly two decades since. She also holds certification as a wellness coach for lifestyle medicine. Her clinical focus includes cholesterol management, weight control, nutrition counseling, ADHD management, and menopause and perimenopause care. Outside the office, Dr. Stanton is a parent to two teenagers and shares her home with two dogs, two horses, and a cat. Her spouse is an ER physician. The family is active in their Lexington community and attends Southland Christian Church.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Exercise Science and Nutrition (undergraduate degree)
Medical School
Eastern Tennessee State University
Residency
Dual Residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Kentucky, completed 2008
Additional Training
Personal trainer and Vanderbilt exercise physiologist for five years prior to medical school; Certified wellness coach for lifestyle medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Stanton right for?
Dr. Stanton serves patients of all ages, from children to older adults managing complex chronic conditions. Her dual training makes her a strong fit for families who want a single trusted physician for both parents and kids. Patients focused on prevention, weight management, metabolic health, or hormone changes during menopause will find her background especially relevant. Adults navigating ADHD, high cholesterol, or smoking cessation also fit well within her clinical scope.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Stanton focuses on cholesterol management, weight control, ADHD, menopause and perimenopause, smoking cessation, and chronic disease management. She also provides nutrition and lifestyle counseling as part of her preventive approach. Her dual training in internal medicine and pediatrics lets her treat patients across all age groups.
Yes. Dr. Stanton holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and board certification in pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics. She completed her dual residency at the University of Kentucky in 2008.
Dr. Stanton attended Eastern Tennessee State University for medical school. She then completed a dual residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Kentucky, finishing in 2008. Before medical school, she worked as a personal trainer and exercise physiologist at Vanderbilt for five years.
Dr. Stanton treats prevention as the foundation of her practice. Her undergraduate training in exercise science and nutrition, combined with her certification as a wellness coach for lifestyle medicine, gives her a broad toolkit for helping patients reduce risk and maintain long-term health. She incorporates nutrition counseling, wellness visits, and remote monitoring into her care plans.
Yes. Dr. Stanton's dual board certifications in internal medicine and pediatrics mean she treats patients from age 5 through older adulthood. BluegrassMD offers family membership rates that reflect this multi-generational scope.
Dr. Stanton has nearly two decades of primary care experience. She completed her residency in 2008 and has practiced internal medicine and pediatrics continuously since then.
Yes. Nutrition counseling and wellness coaching are central to how Dr. Stanton practices. She earned her undergraduate degree in exercise science and nutrition and holds a certification as a wellness coach for lifestyle medicine. She integrates this expertise into care for weight management, chronic disease prevention, and overall well-being.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026