Lisal J Folsom, MD
DiabetesEndocrinologyPediatric Endocrinology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Pediatrics
- Teenagers
- Adults
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout
Academic Title
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Biography/ Philosophy of Care
Recognition
Publications:
Folsom L, Harris D Jr., Mennito S, Bowlby D, Simpson K. Assessing adherence to American Diabetes Association recommendations for hemoglobin A1C goals. J S C Assoc. 2013. Dec; 109 (4): 126, 128-9. PMID 24908912.
Folsom LJ, Imel EA. Hyperphosphatemic familial tumoral calcinosis: genetic models of deficient FGF23 action. Curr Osteoporos Rep. 2015. Apr;13(2)61-6. PMID 25656441.
Folsom LJ, Fuqua JS. Reproductive issues in women with Turner syndrome. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 2015 Dec;44(4):723-37. PMID 26568488.
Folsom LJ, Eugster EE. Characterization of Spontaneous and Induced Puberty in Girls with Turner Syndrome. Endocr Pract. 2017 Jul;23(7):768-774. PMID 28332872.
Folsom LJ, Singer K, Eugster EE, Auchus RJ. Germ cell neoplasia in situ complicating 17β- hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 3 deficiency. Mol. Cell. Endocrinol. 2018 Nov 30 [Epub ahead of print]. In press.
Clinical Interests/Research
Clinical/Research Interests:
Clinical interests include general pediatric and adult endocrinology, transition in type 1 diabetes, and transgender health.
Research interests include quality improvement related to transition from pediatric to adult diabetes, and the effects of gender affirming hormone treatment in transgender individuals.
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Locations
- Norton Children's Endocrinology
- 9451 Westport Road, Suite 122E, Louisville, KY 40241
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- Phone: 502-588-3400
- Fax: 502-588-3401
- Norton Children's Endocrinology
- 411 East Chestnut Street, Level 7, Louisville, KY 40202
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- Phone: 502-588-3400
- Fax: 502-588-3401
- Norton Community Medical Associates - Endocrinology
- 210 East Gray Street, Suite 605, Louisville, KY 40202
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- Phone: 502-559-3636
- Fax: 502-629-5442
- Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute
- 9451 Westport Road, Suite 122E, Louisville, KY 40241
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- Phone: 502-588-3400
- Fax: 502-588-3401
- Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute
- 411 East Chestnut Street, Level 7, Louisville, KY 40202
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- Phone: 502-588-3400
- Fax: 502-588-3401
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Indiana University School of Medicine, Pediatric Endocrinology, 2017
- Residency: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, Internal Medicine/ Pediatrics, 2013
- Medical Education: Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2009
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Endocrinology: American Board of Pediatrics, 2017
- Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2013
- Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 2013
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
- Ambetter from MHS
- Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
- Anthem
- Anthem Indiana Medicaid
- Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
- Anthem Pathway
- Anthem Pathway Transition
- CareSource Indiana Medicaid
- CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
- Cigna
- CorVel
- Coventry
- Encore
- Essence
- First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
- HealthSmart
- Hosparus
- Humana Medicaid
- Humana Medicare
- Indiana Health Network
- Indiana Medicaid
- Indiana Medicare
- Kentucky Medicaid
- Kentucky Medicare
- MDwise
- MHS
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
- Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
- Passport Marketplace
- Provider Net/OMCA
- Sagamore
- Signature Advantage
- SIHO
- TRICARE Humana Military
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
- Veterans Affairs (VA)
- WellCare
- WellCare Medicare
- WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
- Wellpath
- Workers’ Compensation
Reviews
4.9 of 5 stars
63 Ratings, 12 ReviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2026
Dr. Folsom always seems happy to see me and takes very good care of me. She takes my questions and my mom's questions seriously. I am not nervous to see her like I am with other appointments because she is so nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2026
Amazing experience! Recommendations of changes in care highly appreciated!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2026
I appreciate Dr. Folsom's warm yet professional demeanor. She is attentive, kind and respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2026
Dr Lisal Folsom is the best doctor I've ever had. Pleasant, funny, and professional. The ideal of what a medical professional should be.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2026
Dr. Folsom is the best! I know she cares about her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2026
I literally followed her from UofL to Norton. Dr. Folsom is one of the best providers norton has
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2026
Love Dr. Folsom she is the best she understands the problems and issues faced and never feel unheard or brushed aside. She is knowledgable and always up to speed on the most recent health trends as well. She remembers who you are as well and that matters.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2026
Muy bien todo el personal
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2026
Dr. Folsom is amazing! She listens and values my opinion about my healthcare decisions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2026
Dr. Folsom is great! She listens to my medical concerns and always offers a medical solution that makes sense to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr. Folsom was absolutely amazing! She was very detailed in her explanations, even discussing everything in ways that my child could understand and was interested. She made my child feel seen and heard from the moment she stepped in the room. Phenomenal physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
This doctor is so wonderful. There is no way to improve her.
