new physician | Georgetown Pediatrics

For the second time this summer, Georgetown Pediatrics is expanding our staff so that we may better serve our patients.

Dr. Lacey Sweigart comes to us from the University of Colorado Department of Pediatrics, where she completed her three-year residency, culminating in a fourth year as Chief Resident of the program. Her references were filled with superlatives like “superstar” and “excelled in every aspect,” and her résumé includes a long list of awards and publications, as well as public service. For our part, we were taken with her well-rounded background that is both deep and broad—necessary qualities in a practice like ours. Her Spanish-speaking ability will also be a tremendous asset.

Wanting to live closer to family, Dr. Sweigart , her husband Joe (who recently took a position as a physician with the University of Kentucky), and their three-month-old son Nathan will be moving here soon. They’ll fit right in to Kentucky with their love of hiking, camping, and travel, and are even bringing their horse! Dr. Sweigart says, “Georgetown specifically attracted us with its small town feel and the fact that everyone we spoke with felt that it was a great place to live and raise a family.”

She also was drawn to Georgetown Pediatrics because “the group has amazing physicians who are very dedicated to their patients and provide a supportive environment both to bring your children to and to work in.”

Dr. Sweigart begins her work with us on September 9. You may call the office anytime to schedule a checkup with her.

Dr. Lacey Sweigart

Dr. Laura Forster Georgetown Pediatrics welcomes Dr. Laura A. Forster, MD, to our practice beginning July 8.

Dr. Forster comes to us from the Wake Forest Baptist Community Physicians Group in Mocksville, NC. This is a Kentucky “homecoming” of sorts for her, since she completed medical school and residency, along with a year as chief resident, at the University of Louisville before moving to North Carolina in 2011. Her husband has just completed a fellowship in Infectious Diseases, and they are excited to be returning to Kentucky.

A board certified pediatrician, Dr. Forster is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She’s the recipient of several awards, including the Compassionate Pediatrician Award in 2010.

Exemplifying the compassionate aspects of her character, Dr. Forster says, “I have loved getting to know my patients and their families. While I also enjoyed the teaching/academic environment during my experience as a chief resident and hospitalist, I have found that nothing can replace the relationship between a general pediatrician and the families he or she takes care of.”

We know that Dr. Forster will be a great addition to our family of pediatricians and staff, and a compassionate physician for our patients and their families.

We are already scheduling checkups with Dr. Forster, beginning July 8. Call our office at 502-863-6426 to make an appointment.

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We welcome Dr. Lacey Sweigart to our practice!

A new physician on board!