About
Kathleen Golightly, MD is a Carmel, Indiana internist with more than three decades of medical experience. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1992. She then completed both her internship and internal medicine residency at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, finishing her training in 1995.
Dr. Golightly holds membership in the American Osteopathic Association and maintains her hospital affiliation with Ascension St. Vincent. She focuses on preventive care, chronic condition management, and building lasting patient relationships. One long-term patient describes her as compassionate, knowledgeable, and thorough - a reputation she has built over many years in practice. Outside of medicine, Dr. Golightly enjoys tennis and spending time with her family.
Education & Training
Medical School
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN — Doctorate of Medicine, 1992
Residency
Internal Medicine, St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, 1993–1995
Additional Training
Internship, St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, 1992–1993
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Golightly right for?
Dr. Golightly is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship with an experienced internist. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol benefit from her focused, preventive approach. She also serves patients who want thorough annual wellness screenings and a personalized health plan. Anyone who values direct physician access, including after-hours availability, will find her practice well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Golightly specializes in internal medicine, with a strong emphasis on preventive care and chronic condition management. She treats conditions including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Her approach centers on building lasting relationships and catching health issues early through comprehensive screenings.
Dr. Golightly brings more than three decades of medical experience to her Carmel practice. She earned her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1992 and completed her internal medicine residency at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis in 1995.
Dr. Golightly earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. She completed both her internship and internal medicine residency at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, finishing in 1995.
Yes, Dr. Golightly places chronic condition management at the center of her practice. She has extensive experience treating type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. She works with each patient to develop a custom wellness plan that supports long-term health goals.
Yes. Dr. Golightly provides 24/7 phone access to her patients after hours and on weekends. This direct access is one of the core benefits of her concierge practice model.
Dr. Golightly holds hospital affiliation with Ascension St. Vincent. This affiliation supports continuity of care when her patients require hospital-level services.
Yes, Dr. Golightly helps coordinate care with local providers when patients travel. She works to ensure her patients have appropriate medical support regardless of where they are.
Dr. Golightly holds membership in the American Osteopathic Association. She has maintained this professional connection alongside her long-standing hospital affiliation with Ascension St. Vincent.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026