WilliamDavidHagerMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology • Lexington, KY

General Gynecology, Minimally Invasive / Endoscopic Surgery

Baptist Health, Women's Care Lexington

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Office
1780 Nicholasville Rd
Ste 101
Lexington, KY 40503
Phone+1 859-278-0363

Fax+1 859-278-4976
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Summary

Gynecology and gynecologic infectious disease with special interests in STDs, post-operative infections, HPV, vaginitides, menopause and robotic surgery (daVinci).

Education & Training

University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1973 - 1976
University of Virginia Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1973
University of Kentucky College of MedicineClass of 1972

Certifications & Licensure

KY State Medical License 1973 - 2025
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top Doctors, Best Doctors U.S. News and World Report, Ladies Home Journal

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Hemodynamic Complications of Acute Myocardial Infarction
Frank C. Messineo, W. David Hager> ;Hospital Practice. 1989 Aug 15
Digoxin-quinidine interaction in patients with chronic renal failure.
Fenster PE, Hager WD, Perrier D, Powell JR, Graves PE, Michael UF> ;Circulation. 1982-12-01
Digoxin-quinidine interaction.
Powell JR, Fenster PE, Hager WD> ;Ann. Intern. Med.. 1981-04-01
Digitoxin-quinidine interaction: pharmacokinetic evaluation.
Fenster PE, Powell JR, Graves PE, Conrad KA, Hager WD, Goldman S, Marcus FI> ;Ann. Intern. Med.. 1980-11-01
Effect of quinine on digoxin kinetics.
Wandell M, Powell JR, Hager WD, Fenster PE, Graves PE, Conrad KA, Goldman S> ;Clin. Pharmacol. Ther.. 1980-10-01
Quinidine-digoxin interaction.
Powell JR, Fenster PE, Hager WD, Graves P, Wandell M, Conrad K> ;N. Engl. J. Med.. 1980-01-17
Digoxin-quinidine interaction Pharmacokinetic evaluation.
Hager WD, Fenster P, Mayersohn M, Perrier D, Graves P, Marcus FI, Goldman S> ;N. Engl. J. Med.. 1979-05-31
19 citations
Guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of postoperative infections.
John W. Larsen, W. David Hager, Charles H. Livengood, Udo B. Hoyme> ;Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2003 Jan 1
47 citations
Condom effectiveness: factors that influence risk reduction.
J Thomas Fitch, Curtis Stine, W. David Hager, Joshua R. Mann, Mary B Adam, Joe McIlhaney> ;Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 2002 Dec 1
Promiscuity and public health: some clinical and ethical issues.
Hager, W. D., Bird, M., Callahan, J. C., Frank, A. L., David, M. L., Engelberg, J.> ;Hosp Pract. 1990 Sep 15
The FDA, politics, and plan B.
Stanford, J. B., Hager, W. D., Crockett, S. A.> ;N Engl J Med. 2004 Jun 3
21 citations
Treatment of Metronidazole-Resistant Trichomonas vaginalis With Tinidazole: Case Reports of Three Patients
W. David Hager> ;Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 2004 Jun 1
11 citations
Human Papilloma Virus Infection and Prevention in the Adolescent Population
W. David Hager> ;Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2009 Aug 1
12 citations
Treatment of sporadic acute puerperal mastitis.
W. David Hager, John R. Barton> ;Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1996 Jan 1
37 citations
Prevention of perinatal group B streptococcal infection: current controversies.
W. David Hager, Anne Schuchat, Ronald S. Gibbs, Richard L. Sweet, Philip B. Mead, John W. Larsen> ;Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2000 Jul 1
Assessment of office-based care of sexually transmitted diseases and vaginitis and antibiotic decision-making by obstetrician-gynecologists.
McGregor, J. A., Hager, W. D., Gibbs, R. S., Schmidt, L., Schulkin, J.> ;Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol. 1998
A survey of practices in infectious diseases by obstetrician-gynecologists.
Gibbs, R. S., McGregor, J. A., Mead, P. B., Eschenbach, D. A., Hager, W. D., Sweet, R. L.> ;Obstet Gynecol. 1994 Apr
Metronidazole for vaginal trichomoniasis. Seven-day vs single-dose regimens.
Hager, W. D., Brown, S. T., Kraus, S. J., Kleris, G. S., Perkins, G. J., Henderson, M.> ;JAMA. 1980 Sep 12
Follow-up of patients with tubo-ovarian abscess(es) in association with salpingitis.
Hager, W. D.> ;Obstet Gynecol. 1983 Jun
89 citations
The microbiology and therapy of acute pelvic inflammatory disease in hospitalized patients.
Sumner E. Thompson, W. David Hager, K. H. Wong, Beverly Lopez, Carolyn Ramsey, Stephen D. Allen, Michael D. Stargel, Clyde Thornsberry, Benedict B. Benigno, John D. Th...> ;American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1980 Jan 15
Management of chorioamnionitis.
Looff, J. D., Hager, W. D.> ;Surg Gynecol Obstet. 1984 Feb
Fetal tachycardia as an indicator of maternal and neonatal morbidity.
Hager, W. D., Pauly, T. H.> ;Obstet Gynecol. 1985 Aug 01
Successful management of varicella pneumonia complicating pregnancy. A report of three cases.
Landsberger, E. J., Hager, W. D., Grossman, J. H.> ;J Reprod Med. 1986 May 01
Disseminated herpes simplex virus infection in pregnancy. Successful treatment with acyclovir.
Lagrew, D. C., Furlow, T. G., Hager, W. D., Yarrish, R. L.> ;JAMA. 1984 Oct 19
Effects of antibiotic prophylaxis on women undergoing nonelective cesarean section in a community hospital.
Hager, W. D., Williamson, M. M.> ;J Reprod Med. 1983 Oct
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Professional Memberships

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Fellow

Hospital Affiliations

Baptist Health LexingtonLexington, Kentucky
CHI Saint Joseph HealthLexington, Kentucky