πŸŽ‰ Now Accepting New Patients for Direct Primary Care
LISM
Dr. Srikanth Nithyanandam, MD
Dr. Srikanth Nithyanandam, MD
Founder Β· Lexington Integrative Sports Medicine
Patients deserve more than a rushed prescription, a cold referral, and a surprise bill.

Why I Started LISM

For years, I practiced within highly respected academic healthcare systems β€” serving as a University of Kentucky faculty member and Team Physician for Georgetown College Athletics. By every measure, it was a fulfilling career. But I kept arriving at the same realization: the constraints of conventional practice were limiting the care I wanted to give.

Not because doctors don't care β€” they do. But a rushed 15-minute appointment doesn't allow a physician to look beyond the surface. It pressures quick prescriptions over root-cause answers, and leaves patients blindsided by surprise bills layered on top of their physical suffering.

I couldn't accept that as the standard.

So I built LISM β€” a deliberate middle ground between cutting-edge Western medicine and deep, root-cause integrative healing, with full price transparency. No hidden fees. No insurance middlemen. No assembly line. Just dedicated time to evaluate your whole picture and bring every tool in my medical toolkit to bear on your behalf.

Whether you're competing collegiately, playing weekend pickleball, hiking the Red River Gorge, or simply trying to keep up with your family without pain holding you back β€” I'm here to help you reach your best state of health.

Dr. Srikanth Nithyanandam, MD
Family Β· Sports Β· Integrative Medicine

Meet the Team

Care at LISM is built around an unhurried, human-to-human relationship β€” Dr. Sri and the people who make every visit work.

Pam Phillips
LISM Nurse

Caring for others has always been more than a career,it's my calling. As a nurse of over 26 years, I'm committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while continuing to learn, grow, and make a meaningful difference every day. I believe the best healthcare begins with genuine human connection, kindness, and treating every person with dignity and respect. My goal is to leave people feeling heard, valued, and cared for, both inside and outside the exam room. When I'm not caring for patients, you'll find me where I feel most alive, kayaking, exploring the outdoors, staying active. Nature reminds me to slow down, appreciate life's simple moments, and embrace every new adventure. I am honored to join Dr. Sri’s practice and look forward to continuing my mission of serving others with excellence, integrity, and heart.

Let's navigate your path to true healing.

Whether you need a dedicated primary care home, a precise acute injury evaluation, a sports medicine solution for a barrier preventing you from enjoying movement, or a solution for a chronic problem β€” your journey back to physical freedom and happiness starts here. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

About β€” Lexington Integrative Sports Medicine