Meet the Team

MEET ILANA KAYROUZ, MD                                                           

Dr. Ilana Kayrouz is a board-certified physician in both Internal Medicine by the ABIM and Pediatrics by the ABP.  She graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2006 and completed her residency in combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in 2010 in Louisville as well.

She was born and raised in Louisville and has practiced medicine in Oldham County, just outside of Louisville since 2010. Dr Kayrouz is married to Ron and between them have five children and six grandchildren.

Her passions outside of medicine and her family are travel, culinary arts, and photography. She loves to experience the beauty and culture of this world and capture it on camera. She enjoys creating new recipes, especially when she can share them with others. She also values fitness and health and regularly walks, hikes, swims, bikes and participates in TRX and other strength training. 

Dr Kayrouz was voted best physician in Oldham County in 2023! She is a strong advocate for the direct primary care model of healthcare as she feels she can truly care for patients in the way she dreamed of. Her patients are her priority and she is proud to offer them the best care. 

MEET AMBER DEPTOLA, MD                                                                       

A first generation physician, Dr. Amber (Zimmer) Deptola decided to pursue a career in medicine after volunteering at Norton Children’s Hospital in high school. During her volunteer experiences, she realized the great potential for physicians to connect with their patients and partner with them towards better health, an aim she continues to strive for in her care now as physician.

Originally from Ohio, Dr. Deptola completed her undergraduate degree at Miami University in Ohio and then returned back to Kentucky for her medical school training at the University of Louisville, where she graduated with highest honors. After she completed her residency training in Internal Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Deptola served as a Chief Resident, and then remained there as a faculty member for 8 years. As faculty, Dr. Deptola cared for patients, taught, and directed multiple programs for medical students and resident physicians. In addition to teaching evidence-based medicine, Dr. Deptola trained resident physicians on communication skills, including the use of coaching and motivational interviewing in patient care.

She believes strongly that building close relationships with patients, and use of these communication strategies, is integral to helping achieve health goals that are personalized to each patient. Dr. Deptola returned to Louisville with her husband and 2 children in 2022 and is looking forward to using her training and experiences to care for patients at 502 Direct Primary Care.

MEET LEXI MCCLANAHAN, PA-C

Lexi McClanahan is a board-certified physician assistant. She graduated from Sullivan University June of 2023. Originally from Ohio, she has grown up visiting her relatives in Oldham County and finds it home to some of her most precious memories. She is excited to get to practice medicine in such a familiar, special place!
Lexi is married to Elijah McClanahan, in their free time they enjoy reading & looking for new books to add to their growing library, outings with their mini-Australian shepherd, trying out local restaurants and attending church events.
Additionally, Lexi enjoys crafting, teaching Sunday school to first graders at her local church and serving on her church’s medical response team.
She looks forward to establishing collaborative relationships with her patients and aims to give them all the tools and resources necessary to improve or maintain their health and wellbeing.

MEET STEPHANIE BURDEN, CMA

Stephanie Burden is a Certified Medical Assistant with the NHA. She has worked as a medical assistant for 13 years, 12 1/2  of them with Dr.Ilana Kayrouz.

She has been married for 18 years to her best friend Bill has one son. She also recently welcomed and daughter in law to the family. They will welcome their first grandchild in May!

She enjoys traveling, anything outdoorsy, ancient history
and trying new things; especially food. Her best past times are spending quality time with her family and friends, reading a great book, and letting her nerdy side out by chilling with her husband and indulging in sci-fi television. 

Stephanie is extremely valued and loved by patients because of her ability to make them feel comfortable and well taken care of. She has enjoyed being able to take more time with patients and have a closer relationship in the direct primary care model.

MEET JENA WALDMAN, CMA

Jena Waldman is a mom of three girls and a medical assistant. She finds great joy in helping and making a positive impact on their lives.

 Whether it’s assisting the medical team during procedures, comforting patients during their visit, or providing crucial help to healthcare professionals, she takes pride in the important role she plays in the well-being of others. The sense of fulfillment that she gets from seeing patients improve and thrive is truly unparalleled.

As a mom, she is constantly amazed at the love and joy that comes with raising a child. Watching them grow and learn every day brings her immense happiness and fulfillment. The bond she shares with here child is unbreakable, and she cherishes every moment they spend together, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Balancing these two roles allow her to experience the best of both worlds, and she is grateful for the meaningful and rewarding experiences that come with being both a medical assistant and a mom.

She enjoys being outdoors, spending time with family, hiking, shopping, and traveling. She finds immense pleasure in exploring the beauty of nature and creating unforgettable moments with her loved ones. Whether it’s embarking on a challenging hike, discovering hidden gems while shopping, or experiencing the wonders of new cultures while traveling, she is truly in her element when surrounded by the great outdoors and the company of her family. These activities bring her a sense of freedom, adventure, and joy that enriches her life in countless ways, and she looks forward to continuing to create lasting memories through these shared experiences.