About

Dr. Donita Lightner specializes in pediatric neuro-oncology. She received her medical degree from the University of Kentucky and completed her residency at Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville. Additionally, she completed a pediatric neurology residency and fellowship at the University of Kentucky and a pediatric neuro-oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.

Dr. Lightner specializes in pediatric brain tumors and joins Dr. Thomas Pittman in the management of children with brain tumors.

Faculty Rank

  • Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Training & Education

Degree

University of Kentucky, College of Medicine

Residency

Pediatric Neurology, University of Kentucky
Pediatrics, University of Louisville, Kosair Children's Hospital

Fellowship

Pediatric Neuro-Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Child Neurology

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Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5
8 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    Dr Lightener is a great dr she listens and truly cares about me

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    #2. The dr. was explaining to our 20 yr. old daughter. She was clear and concise and made sure my daughter was understanding what was being said to her uneducated ability. *Dr. Lightner is an excellent communicator and is very compassionate.

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    We always experience a top notch appointment and care with Dr. Lightner.

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    Very good

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    The doctor was phenomenal and friendly.

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      She was very helpful in explaining everything

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      *Donita Lightner was excellent! Very attentive!

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      Excellent experience. It is hard to find doctors who really listen to their patients. *Dr. Lightner is EXCEPTIONAL! She listens, is caring, compassionate and truly cares about her patients.