Meet our staff!

Katherine A. Abbott, MD

Dr. Abbott decided she wanted to be a doctor at about the age of 4. She loved her family practice doctor, and everything about his office. This was not an easy path to choose, particularly given her initially untreated ADD and a math disability. But she would not let any of that get in the way of her dreams.

She has worked as a pediatrician in the local area for more than 25 years. First, in private practice with Springs Pediatrics from 1998-2006, and later with Louisville Area Pediatrics from 2007-2013 before moving to Norton Children’s Medical Group.

Dr. Abbott chose to open Shining Star Pediatrics because she became discontented with the limitations of corporate medicine. She didn’t like the hectic pace, nor the rushed appointments and inability for her patients to get in to see her easily. She disliked the control that the insurance companies had over her decision making and medical recommendations. She missed having autonomy, and the freedom to practice as she had been trained.

Thankfully, a family of cherished longtime patients stepped in. With their help and encouragement, Dr. Abbott opened Shining Star Pediatrics in July of 2024. The practice is named in honor of the family’s elder daughter, a former patient who has successfully pursued her dream to be on Broadway.

Dr. Abbott is a Louisville native who earned her B.A. in biology from the University of Louisville, where she also attended medical school. (Go Cards!) She completed her pediatrics internship and residency at Kosair Children’s Hospital in 1999.

In her spare time, she enjoys art, building with Lego, decorating and gardening. She has freshwater fish and three chinchillas.

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Laura Nash RN

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