New Physician Joins CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group – Urology in Mount Sterling

MOUNT STERLING, Ky. (Dec. 21, 2023) – Experienced provider Ray Brenton Terrell, MD, has joined CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group – Urology in Mount Sterling. Dr. Terrell has 27 years of professional experience serving Mount Sterling, West Liberty, Winchester, Lexington and Georgetown. He will be devoting all of his time and focus on providing care to patients in Mount Sterling and the region. His new office at 227 Falcon Drive, Suite G-03 will open on January 15, 2024.

Dr. Terrell was called to service in medicine at an early age. He credits wonderful parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches and mentors who helped serve as guideposts throughout his youth. His brother Dr. Freddie Terrell and other colleagues have also helped shape his career. He chose the field of urology because it offered a unique blend of surgery and primary care. Throughout his years of practice, he has worked to dispel the misconception that urology is a specialty that primarily serves older men. The scope of urologic care is broad and encompasses men, women and all ages and demographics.

Dr. Terrell’s patient care philosophy centers on compassionate care through honest and direct communication. Other values he emphasizes are attention to detail, quality of care, and patient safety. He and his staff work hard to make themselves accessible to their patients.

After earning his bachelor’s degree from Georgetown College, Dr. Terrell went on to medical school at the University of Kentucky. He then moved to Iowa for urologic residency training at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics before returning to Mount Sterling to begin his practice. He is board certified by the American Board of Urology. Additionally, he is a member of the American Urologic Association and the Kentucky Urologic Association. Dr. Terrell has done research and published studies in the areas of prostate cancer and urothelial cancer. A specific area of interest is advanced diagnostics in the area of prostate cancer screening and detection.

Throughout the years, Dr. Terrell has always maintained an office practice in Mount Sterling. He said of his joining the team of doctors of CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, “I could not be more excited and happy to return to my roots and to continue to serve the wonderful people who have always been there for me.”

Dr. Terrell is married to his wife of 32 years, Melanie. He has two sons, Wyatt and Cole. His outside interests include music, collecting vintage baseball cards, hiking, boating and traveling.

To make an appointment with Dr. Terrell, call 859.497.5580.

About CHI Saint Joseph Health

CHI Saint Joseph Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with 100 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes, home health agencies and an ambulatory Care Center. The hospitals in CHI Saint Joseph Health are Flaget Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph Berea, Saint Joseph East, Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph Jessamine, Saint Joseph London, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, and Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East. In total, the health system serves patients in 35 counties statewide. CHI Saint Joseph Health is dedicated to providing a wide array of services toward a goal of building a healthier future for all. CHI Saint Joseph Health embodies a strong mission and faith-based heritage and works through local partnerships to expand access to care in the communities it serves.

About Saint Joseph Mount Sterling

Saint Joseph Mount Sterling is a 42-bed community hospital located in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. Established in 1918, the facility serves residents of Montgomery, Bath, Menifee, Powell and Rowan counties. An investment of $60 million opened the current facility in 2011.

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