Saint Joseph Health Welcomes Dr. Thomas Troy to Family Medicine Team in Lexington Saint Joseph Health

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2025) – Saint Joseph Health has announced that Thomas Troy, MD, has joined Saint Joseph Medical Group – Family Medicine at Fountain Court in Lexington. Dr. Troy, originally a native of Ohio, said his interest in medicine grew out of a love of science and the desire to apply it in meaningful ways.

“I always grew up with an interest in science, and when it came time for college, I realized I had an interest in the practical application of science,” Dr. Troy said. “I shadowed a couple of providers, and a career in medicine seemed like a path where I could do the most good in the world and have a lifelong, fulfilling career.”

During medical school, Dr. Troy said he discovered a passion for primary care. “I love the idea of being the first point of contact for people,” he said. “There’s so much information out there, and it can be hard to navigate. I like being that trustworthy person who can help people transfer science and evidence into their daily lives.”

Dr. Troy is passionate about holistic care and lifestyle medicine. His patient care philosophy emphasizes prevention and empowerment.

“I’m a big believer that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” Dr. Troy said. “We have really good evidence that intervening on things early can prevent long-term, dangerous consequences. Patients are individuals and make their own decisions, and my role is to provide the information they need to make choices that line up with their values.”

Dr. Troy earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his residency in family medicine at the University of Utah. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in biology from Ohio Northern University, where he played varsity soccer.

Dr. Troy said the decision to practice in Kentucky was influenced by family and lifestyle. “We felt the draw to come back close to home, and Lexington made a lot of sense to us,” he said. “It’s close to family and to outdoor adventures in the Red River Gorge. We’re really excited about becoming part of the community and becoming Kentuckians.”

Outside of medicine, Dr. Troy enjoys rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, soccer, and attending FC Cincinnati matches.

Dr. Thomas Troy will see patients at Saint Joseph Medical Group – Family Medicine, located at 211 Fountain Court, Suite 120, in Lexington. To schedule an appointment, call 859-629-7245.

About Saint Joseph Health

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 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. Saint Joseph Health is dedicated to providing a wide array of services toward a goal of building a healthier future for all. HI 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 the Saint Joseph Medical Group

Saint Joseph Medical Group is the employed provider network of Saint Joseph Health with 88 locations in 17 communities throughout central and eastern Kentucky.