Welcome Dr. Jacob Rizkalla, Surgical Podiatrist
Dr. Jacob Rizkalla is a surgical podiatrist, board-certified in Podiatric Medicine, and fellowship-trained in foot and ankle surgery.

Welcome Dr. Jonathan Walrath, Hospitalist
Dr. Jonathan Walrath is an internal medicine physician, specializing in hospital medicine. He is a part of the hospitalist team, Apogee Physicians at LCRH.

Welcome Dr. Rebecca Whitworth
Dr. Rebecca Whitworth is a family medicine physician, board-certified in family medicine.

Welcome Dr. Amy Diaz, OB-GYN
Dr. Amy Diaz is an OB-GYN who specializes in obstetrical care, general gynecological care, reproductive health, postpartum care, and more.

Welcome Dr. Ronald McGavic, Jr., Psychiatrist
Dr. Ronald McGavic, Jr. is a psychiatrist, board-certified in psychiatry and serving patients in our inpatient behavioral health unit.

Welcome Dr. Shaelyn Dixon, Internal Medicine-Hospitalist
Dr. Shaelyn Dixon is an Internal Medicine-Hospitalist with Apogee Physicians, providing care to hospitalized patients.

Welcome Dr. Justin Hunsucker, Pulmonologist
Dr. Justin Hunsucker is a pulmonologist, board-certified in pulmonology and internal medicine.

Welcome Dr. Autumn Justice, Internal Medicine-Hospitalist
Dr. Autumn Justice is an Internal Medicine-Hospitalist with Apogee Physicians, providing care to hospitalized patients.

Welcome Dr. Laura Zigler, General Surgeon
Dr. Laura Zigler is a board-certified general surgeon.

Welcome, Dr. Steven Cooperman, Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Dr. Steven Cooperman is a surgical podiatrist, board-certified in Podiatric Medicine, and fellowship-trained in rearfoot and ankle surgery.

Welcome Dr. Gustavo Anton, Neurosurgeon
Dr. Gustavo Anton is a skilled neurosurgeon with a focus on a variety of neurological conditions, including brain and spinal tumors, spinal disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and cerebrovascular conditions.

Welcome, Dr. Marianna P. Ringel, Psychiatrist
Dr. Marianna Ringel is a Psychiatrist who provides high-quality psychiatric care for inpatients at The Springs of Lake Cumberland Behavioral Health Unit.


Welcome to Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Established in 1976, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital has provided quality healthcare to area residents for over 40 years. LCRH is a 295-bed acute care facility, providing healthcare services for an 11-county service area in south central Kentucky.
LCRH offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient specialized services, including:
- Behavioral Health
- Cardiopulmonary Services
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Emergency Services
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Surgical Services
LCRH is part of Lifepoint Health.
Real Patients. Real Stories.
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Reclaiming Life: Melissa's Weight Loss Journey
For over 25 years, Melissa has dedicated her career to healthcare, currently serving as a Medical Group Services Manager with Lake Cumberland Physician Practices. However, throughout her adult life, she struggled with her weight. "I never quite lost all my 'baby' weight after having children," she recalls. As the years passed, her weight gain led to high blood pressure and borderline diabetes. "I realized I needed to lose weight and make positive changes in my life," Melissa reflects.
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Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Welcomes New COO Destiney L. Deschenes
Additional leadership changes include the appointment of Tim Lessing as Interim CFO and Corey Clarke as Assistant Vice President of Operations.