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Saint Joseph East

Saint Joseph East is a 217-bed, full-service, community hospital located in the rapidly growing southeastern section of Lexington, Kentucky. We provide care for patients in Fayette and surrounding counties.

Welcome to Saint Joseph East

Saint Joseph East is a 217-bed, full-service, community hospital located in the rapidly growing southeastern section of Lexington, Kentucky. We provide care for patients in Fayette and surrounding counties.

At Saint Joseph East, ambulatory surgery, 24-hour emergency care and women’s health services are supported through a vast array of inpatient and outpatient program. Additional specialty services include Heart Care, Breast Care, Sleep Care and Weight Loss Surgery.

Services & Specialties

  • Primary Care

    Our primary care providers are here to listen, to lean on and to provide the expert care to keep you and you family well.

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  • Cancer Care

    The cancer care center at Saint Joseph East combines advanced technology with personalized, compassionate care. 

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  • Heart & Vascular Care

    Learn more about diagnostic testing services and treatment for heart and vascular conditions.

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  • Orthopedic Care

    We treat a full range of orthopedic conditions affecting the hips, knees, spine, shoulders, hands, wrists, feet and ankles.

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  • Weight Loss Surgery

    Wherever you are on your weight loss journey, the experts at the Center for Weight Loss Surgery at Saint Joseph East are here to help.

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  • Women's Care & Maternity

    Our providers are attuned to the unique aspects of caring for women of all ages, from puberty and pregnancy through menopause and advanced age.

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Latest News

Saint Joseph Mount Sterling Now Offering Lapiplasty® Surgical Procedure

MAR 21, 2025

Saint Joseph Mount Sterling is expanding its surgical services with the addition of Lapiplasty®, a cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedure for bunion correction that reduces recovery time and helps patients return to their routines faster.

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Saint Joseph East Receives Kentucky Hospital Association 2025 Quality Award

MAR 20, 2025

Saint Joseph East received a 2025 Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) Quality Award on Wednesday, March 19, recognized in the Acute Care Hospital (100-250 Beds) category. This is the first time the facility has received a KHA Quality Award.

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Saint Joseph Berea Awards Grants to Two Local Nonprofits

MAR 17, 2025

Saint Joseph Berea has awarded $26,000 in grant funding to Hospice Care Plus and Sustainable Berea to improve the health and well-being of Berea residents.

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Virtual Care Visits

New and existing patients can now schedule a virtual care appointment with a CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group provider.