Brennan Royalty, MD

Brennan Royalty, MD, sees patients from newborn to elderly at Saint Joseph Medical Group – Primary Care. He has been a physician since 2004, with an interest in sports medicine and chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), depression/anxiety and irritable bowel syndrome. Health care seemed like a natural fit for him, he said, because he enjoys solving problems and interacting with people. He chose family practice as his specialty because, “it provides the opportunity to treat a vast array of conditions in a variety of settings,” he said. “We never get bored in family practice.” His approach to care is “less is more;’ as he explained it, “I strive to minimize unnecessary testing, interventions and medications within reason.” Dr. Royalty shows humankindness by listening to his patients. “Listening is the greatest means to show attentiveness, care and kindness, in my opinion. I give patients the opportunity to share their story,” he said. ”The best part of my job is seeing someone's health and outlook improve.” He received a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Kentucky, and worked as a consultant engineer for six years before going to University of Kentucky College of Medicine, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency in family practice at St. Elizabeth Family Practice in Edgewood, Kentucky, and finished his formal training with a yearlong fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Kentucky. In his off hours, Dr. Royalty enjoys kayak fishing, playing guitar, reading and spending time with his family.