Ardis D. Hoven, MD

Dr. Hoven earned an undergraduate degree in microbiology from the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences and an MD from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in Lexington. She completed internal medicine and infectious disease training at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Board-certified in internal medicine and infectious disease, Dr. Hoven is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the Infectious Disease Society of America. She has been the recipient of many awards including the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Distinguished Alumnus Award and the Kentucky Medical Association Distinguished Service Award.

Modern Healthcare has named Dr. Hoven, an internal medicine and infectious disease specialist at UK HealthCare, one of the Top 25 Women in Healthcare. The recognition program honors exceptional female health care executives who are making a positive difference in the industry. Dr. Hoven is a past President of the American Medical Association, making her the third woman to hold that position. Hoven previously served as president of the Kentucky Medical Association where she first got involved to advocate on behalf of patients with HIV/AIDS. She has been on the AMA board of trustees since 2005, serving as chair from 2010 to 2011.