Our Providers

BATES, MILLER, & SIMS

Rodney K. Bates, M.D.

Dr. Rod Bates has been practicing Family Medicine in Lincoln County for nearly 45 years. He graduated from Berea College and the University of Kentucky College of Medicine.

James A. Miller, M.D.

Dr. Miller moved to Kentucky in 1985 after completing a residency in family medicine at Hinsdale Hospital outside of Chicago. His first project in Kentucky was to open a birthing center at Fort Logan Hospital.

Christopher D. Sims, M.D.

Dr. Sims received his medical degree from the University of Louisville and completed his internship and residency in Family Practice at the Trover Clinic in Madisonville, Kentucky.

Jamie Atwood ARNP, CNM

Jamie Atwood is a Board-Certified Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife. Jamie graduated Eastern Kentucky University with a BSN, attended the ...

Ashley Bodner, Director of Clinic Operations - Bates, Miller, & Sims KY

Ashley Bodner, Director of Clinic Operations

Ashley Bodner, a Lincoln County native, is the Practice manager & Director of Clinical Operations at our four growing & thriving medical practices in central Kentucky.

Trina Davis, Sonographer

Trina Davis is a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in abdominal, breast, and OBGYN since 1993. Trina has 32 years’ experience in Sonography, 20 years in a hospital setting.

Bria Thompson PA-C Bates, Miller, & Sims clinic KY

Bria Thompson - PA-C

Bria Thompson is a board-certified Physician Assistant at Bates, Miller, and Sims. Bria earned her Bachelor’s degree at Oakland University in Michigan, where she was born and raised. She later attended Barry University’s St. Croix USVI campus earning MCMS.

Jesslyn Kelsey - APRN

Jesslyn Kelsey, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, has been a nurse practitioner for over 5 years. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Campbellsville University in 2015. She then attended Chamberlain University, where she received her Master of Science in Nursing.

BLUEGRASS LIBERTY

John R. Price, M.D.

Dr. Price has been practicing medicine in Casey County for 47 years. He graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and completed his internship at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia, before returning to his hometown to begin his medical practice.

Ashley Dollins Price, PA-C, Bluegrass Clinic - Liberty - Bates, Miller, & Sims KY

Ashley Dollins Price,
PA-C

Ashley Dollins Price, MSPAS, PA-C resides in Liberty and works at the Bluegrass Clinic in Liberty as well as part-time in the Emergency Dept at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.

Mindy Allen, PA-C

Mindy Allen recently joined our team at Bluegrass Clinic. She completed her degree from the University of Kentucky Physician Assistant Program in 2019. Since that time, she has provided emergency care in a hospital emergency department.

BLUEGRASS STANFORD
Crystal Brown APRN - Bates, Miller, & Sims KY

Crystal Brown - APRN

Crystal graduated from Emory University NP program in 1993 but began her career in 1980 as an LPN working for Fort Logan Hospital and also as Dr. Bates office nurse.

Michelle Martin, PA-C

Michelle Martin, PA-C, graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Allied Health with a degree in Clinical Lab Sciences with a goal of entering the Physician Assistant Program in the future.

WAYNESBURG CLINIC

Christopher D. Sims, M.D.

Dr. Sims received his medical degree from the University of Louisville and completed his internship and residency in Family Practice at the Trover Clinic in Madisonville, Kentucky.

Haley Clark, PA-C, Bluegrass Clinic - Stanford - Bates, Miller, & Sims KY

Haley Clark, PA-C

Haley Clark is a board-certified Physician Assistant. Haley attended Georgetown College on an academic and tennis scholarship and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Health Science.

OB/GYN

Offering both obstetrics and gynecology services specializing in pregnancy and female reproductive health. We provide a wide range of procedures for women’s health.

KIDS WELLNESS

Child wellness check-ups can be scheduled annually or situationally. Our pediatric doctors and staff are available for your children when they are sick, and when they are well.

FAMILY MEDICINE

Bates, Miller, & Sims promotes cost-effective, whole-body health and midwifery services throughout Stanford, KY., providing the best medical care possible.

QUICKCARE (URGENT CARE)

We welcome walk-ins and are open convenient hours to better serve you & your family. We offer a range of non-emergency services for a variety of urgent care conditions.

CHRONIC CARE MANAGEMENT

Bates Miller & Sims offers Chronic Care Management services throughout the Stanford, KY area providing the best medical care possible.

CDL MEDICAL EXAMS

Bates, Miller & Sims obtained federal DOT certification to offer CDL medical exams for a Commercial Driver’s License.