Dr. Ragland

Dr. Ragland was born and raised in a small town in rural Kentucky. She is the daughter of a farmer and a teacher, and had a beloved younger brother with many challenging health problems.

Her family life influenced her decision to become a doctor greatly and has helped her to appreciate the role of education, nutrition, lifestyle choices, and access to high quality medical care in a person’s overall health and well-being.

Dr. Ragland has had the privilege of practicing for 17 years. She has been a partner in a small group and has provided both outpatient and hospital care for patients of all ages, from newborns to elderly.

She earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where she also completed her residency and served as Chief Resident.

She is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and has been recognized by Vitals.com with Patient Choice and Compassionate Doctor Awards.

Dr. Ragland has served as Assistant Clinical Professor  of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Louisville School of Medicine since 2005.

She has also been very active in health advocacy in Kentucky, particularly in the area of improving access to care in underserved areas of the state.

The Kentucky Chapter of the American College of Physicians presented her with the Community Service Award in 2013, and the Kentucky Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics honored her with the Distinguished Service Award in 2014 for her efforts.

Dr. Ragland was very grateful to be commissioned an Honorable Kentucky Colonel in 2014 for her legislative efforts to improve primary care delivery in Kentucky.

In her spare time Dr. Ragland enjoys reading, gardening, lake and outdoor/family farm activities, and spending time with her family, friends and her pets (chocolate lab Harley and tabby cat Emilio).