King's Daughters Health System
Pediatrics • Ashland, KY • Since 1899
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
King’s Daughters Health System (KDMC) in Ashland, Kentucky, is a private, nonprofit hospital system established in 1899. It operates under the name UK King’s Daughters and is affiliated with the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. KDMC is the largest employer in Ashland, with more than 4,000 staff and a substantial payroll. The system offers comprehensive pediatric care through its hospital services and related facilities, alongside specialties in cardiac, neuromedicine, orthopedics, oncology, obstetrics, and more. KDMC is a 465-bed facility with emergency services (Level IV) and various outpatient and imaging services. Addresses include its headquarters at 2201 Lexington Ave, Ashland, KY 41101, and affiliated locations in Ashland and Portsmouth, OH. For pediatric care and services, KDMC provides general pediatrics, pediatric subspecialties, and family-centered care within the broader hospital system.
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FAQs
Do walk-in visits require an appointment?
Walk-in care visits are for acute issues and available at two locations with specified hours; patients do not need to be established with a King’s Daughters pediatric provider to be seen.
What conditions are seen in walk-in care?
Walk-in care visits are for acute issues including ear infections, colds, rashes, sore throats, bug bites, sprains and strains, and bumps and scrapes.
What are the walk-in hours at Cedar Knoll Pediatrics or Ironton Pediatrics?
Walk-in hours are listed for each location: Cedar Knoll and Ironton locations have walk-in windows within their posted hours; refer to the site for specific times.
Are same day/next day appointments available?
Same day and next day appointments are available at all locations for acute visits. Please call for appointment availability.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- US News Health: 4/5 to 5/5 range across various pediatricians (Variable, ranging from 12 to 34 reviews per provider listed)
- LocalityBiz: Mixed (mix of 1-star and 5-star reviews)
Patients praise
- Attentive and caring medical staff
- Easy appointment scheduling for some patients
- Clean facilities
- Friendly receptionists
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments
- Perceived preference for established patients over walk-ins
"Dr. C is great! She actually listened and appeared to care. She took what I had to say into consideration and used her medical experience and knowledge to set up a game plan... Highly recommend."
- LocalityBiz User Review"Don’t bother making an appointment, you will get called in last as if you were just a walk-in... We sat in the waiting room for over an hour watching people come in and get called back before us."
- LocalityBiz User ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Protection That Sticks: Why Immunization Matters - Jan 9, 2026
- KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS: UK, Ashland hospital celebrate partnership that's been in effect since April 1; joint venture now holds hospital's assets - May 20, 2026
- ACC HeartCARE Center: National Distinction of Excellence - Mar 25, 2026
- KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS: UK finalizing deal to manage Ashland hospital in 'joint venture' - May 14, 2026
- UK King’s Daughters establishes internal medicine residency program | The Tribune - Jun 11, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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