Dr. Kaylin Jolivette

That perspective carries into the way she practices primary care today. Dr. Jolivette looks at the full picture of a person’s health, using diagnostic testing and medical therapies when appropriate while also paying close attention to nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and other factors that influence health over time. She believes lifestyle interventions can play an important role not only in prevention, but also in the treatment and management of chronic disease.

Just as important is the relationship she builds with her patients. She believes good medical decisions begin with listening, clear explanations, and honest conversations about the options available. Her goal is to understand what matters to each patient and make decisions together that are both grounded in evidence and meaningful for that person’s life.

Teaching has remained an important part of her career. Dr. Jolivette previously served on the faculty of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and now holds a voluntary faculty appointment with the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, where she teaches medical students and helps supervise care through its student-run free clinic.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Jolivette is an avid endurance and trail runner and enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and daughter. That part of her life also shapes how she thinks about health. To her, being healthy is not an end in itself. It is what allows us to keep doing the things we value, experience our lives more fully, and be present for the people who matter most.