Dr. KATHERINE ABBOTT, MD | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Pediatrics
About
Dr. Katherine A. Abbott, MD, decided to become a doctor at the age of four and has spent more than 25 years caring for children in the Louisville area. She earned her B.A. in biology and her medical degree from the University of Louisville, then completed both her pediatrics internship and residency at Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville, finishing in 1999. Over the years she practiced in private settings such as Springs Pediatrics and Louisville Area Pediatrics before joining Norton Children’s Medical Group.
Dissatisfied with the constraints of corporate medicine, Dr. Abbott opened Shining Star Pediatrics in July 2024 as a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice. She wanted to restore autonomy, eliminate rushed appointments, and give patients direct, unlimited access via phone, text, and email. Her DPC model emphasizes personalized, relationship‑based care, unlimited well‑child and sick visits, on‑site labs and procedures, and transparent monthly fees, allowing families to focus on health without insurance‑driven barriers.
Education
Medical School: University of Louisville (1996)
Residency: Pediatrics - Kosair Children's Hospital (Louisville)
- Internship Pediatrics - Kosair Children's Hospital (Louisville)
- Residency Pediatrics - Kosair Children's Hospital (Louisville)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Specialty: Pediatrics
Years in Practice: 25+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1467596932 Active
Primary License: Kentucky (KY) - 32953
DPC Experience
Started DPC: July 2024