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Katrena L. Lacey

Katrena L. Lacey, MD

PediatricsInternal Medicine

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Newborns (0-28 days)
  • Infants (ages 0-18 months)
  • Toddlers (ages 18 months – 3)
  • Children (ages 4 - 11)
  • Adolescents (ages 12-18)
  • Adults (ages 19 - 65)
  • Geriatrics (>65)

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Katrena L. Lacey

Dr. Katrena Lacey has wanted to make a difference in people's lives as far back as she can remember. However, as one of the first people in her family to attend college, she was initially unsure of how she would do this. Early in her college career, she read a book that detailed the lives of various famous physicians. Inspired by their work, care and compassion for others, she realized she was meant to care for people as well.

With a goal firmly set in her mind, Dr. Lacey went on to attend medical school at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She initially specialized in pediatrics, but realized she could fulfill her desire to help as many people as possible through a unique specialty that melded pediatrics and internal medicine.

She later went on to complete a joint residency program through UNMC and Creighton Medical Center. Today, she is an internal medicine and pediatrics doctor at Methodist Physicians Clinic.

"I enjoy building relationships with people while helping them live the healthiest and happiest lives that they can live."

Dr. Lacey enjoys keeping her body and mind active even outside of the office. In her free time, she enjoys activities such going on walks, reading poetry and fiction, practicing yoga and cooking new and exciting dishes.

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Locations

  1. Methodist Physicians Clinic - Gretna

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Creighton University School of Medicine, 2006
  • Internship: University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, 2002
  • Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2001

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2006
  • Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 2006

Insurance

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  • Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Assure Premier (HMO D-SNP)
  • Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO)
  • Aetna Medicare Premier (HMO)
  • Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO)
  • Aetna Medicare SmartFit (HMO)
  • Aetna Medicare SmartFit (PPO)
  • Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO)
  • Aetna Meritain
  • Aetna NHN
  • Aetna Signature Administrators
  • Ambetter Health
  • American Health Plans of Iowa ISNP
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Access (PPO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Connect (PPO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Core (HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Secure (PPO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska NEtwork Blue
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Network Blue Heartland Blue
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice Heartland Blue
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Select Blue Choice
  • Carelon Behavioral Health (MJE Only)
  • Coventry Workers' Compensation
  • Elite Choice
  • First Health
  • HealthSmart PPO
  • HealthSmart Workers' Compensation
  • Humana Full Access (PPO)
  • Humana Gold Plus (HMO)
  • Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE (HMO D-SNP)
  • Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)
  • HumanaChoice (PPO)
  • HumanaChoice Giveback (PPO)
  • Immanuel Pathways PACE IA
  • Immanuel Pathways PACE NE
  • Iowa Total Care IA Medicaid
  • Medica Choice National (PPO)
  • Medica Elevate
  • Medica Insure
  • Medica Medicare Advantage Solution
  • Medica Medicare Cost Prime Solution
  • Midlands Choice Network
  • Midwest Alliance Network
  • Molina IA Medicaid
  • Molina IA Medicare Advantage
  • Molina NE Medicaid
  • Molina NE Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan (PHCS not Included)
  • Nebraska Furniture Mart - Centivo TPA
  • Nebraska Total Care NE Medicaid
  • NX Health Network (dba Valenz Access)
  • O'Hara Workers' Compensation
  • Progyny (participating providers: Carolyn Doherty, Christopher Corder, John Bishay, Jusdson Davies, Brett Hill, Jon Morton)
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare AARP MA Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO)
  • United Healthcare AARP MA Extras from UHC NE-5 (HMO)
  • United Healthcare AARP MA from UHC NE-0002 (PPO)
  • United Healthcare AARP MA Patriot No Rx NE-MA01 (PPO)
  • United Healthcare Allsavers
  • United Healthcare Core
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO D-SNP)
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S002 (PPO D-SNP)
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S003 (HMO D-SNP)
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-V001 (HMO D-SNP)
  • United Healthcare Group MA (HMO)
  • United Healthcare Group MA (PPO)
  • United Healthcare NE Individual Exchange Benefit Plan
  • United Healthcare NE Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Nexus ACO
  • United Healthcare of the River Valley
  • United Healthcare Optum VA CCN
  • United Healthcare Surest
  • Wellcare Medicare Advantage
  • Wellmark Blue (HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue (PPO)
  • Wellmark Alliance Select (PPO)
  • Wellmark Blue Access (HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Advantage (HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Choice (HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (PPO)
  • Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Avera (PPO)
  • Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced (PPO)
  • Wellmark Classic Blue (PPO)
  • Wellmark IA Hawk-I (HMO)
  • Wellpoint IA Medicaid
  • Wellpoint Medicare Advantage DSNP

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

279 ratings, 37 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    Dr is a wonderful listener who was able to thoughtfully give me options for a medical problem as a preventative solution that might help and was knowledgable about a new med that could help.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    Dr. Lacey always has the best advice . She's considerate and compassionate when she talks to me about anything regarding my health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    Dr. Lacey is better than any medication she could ever prescribe in terms of always listening to me, helping me work through issues and making me feel better! I have been very blessed to have her as my practitioner!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Dr Lacey is the BEST. She is a great listener and offers a slew of options rather than just one which allows patients flexibility in their care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    Dr LACEY is one of few people I'd ever trust with my health issues and concerns. She'll have me as a loyal and pleased patient for as long as I'll need her in this life she's always, always direct and pleasantly honest in her assessments, opinions and recommendations so much so that I put my future health in her hands. If anything she's the only doctor I'd ever seek a recommendation from. All combined, the experience was efficiently detailed, informative, honest but direct and leaves me feeling confident in my future with her recommendations and assessments.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    Dr. Lacey is the best doctor I have ever had. She is a great listener and the most helpful professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Dr. Lacey is fantastic. She displays compassion and concern for any issues that I have. Above all, she listens to me and understands that I have full knowledge and control over any health issues that I may have.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    I love how Dr Lacey spends time really asking questions, listening and offering multiple potential solutions to assist in health goals. I never feel like I'm a number or rushed to get to her next patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Dr. Lacey is the best MD I have ever had in my 73 years of life!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Dr Lacey always presents herself as genuinely concerned and provides options in her recommendations

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Dr. Lacey is a good listener and explains things in a very clear manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    Best doctor ever!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Dr. Lacey has always been honest in her concerns, I see her as my guardian angel.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/21/2025

    Superior physician and nurse

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    Dr. Lacey has gone the extra mile to assist my concern regarding decline in cognitive function. Dr. Lacey scheduled a brain MRI and findings were mild atrophy of the brain. Dr. Lacey has gone one step further with my concern by letting me know of a new blood test available to check for plaque in the blood associated with Alzheimer's. At my latest visit blood was taken that will be sent to the Mayo Clinic for analysis. Dr. Lacey did an excellent job of explaining to me the next steps in the event the test reveals intermediate to high plaque findings. Dr. Lacey has such a caring, calming presence that I always feel she hears me, and genuinely wants the best possible outcome with regard to my health. Dr. Lacey is always so supportive and while I know how busy she and all doctors and nurses are, I always feel she is present and takes the time to be sure all my questions are answered. If I forget a question, I also know I can communicate in the best care app. I know I'm in such great hands getting the best possible care. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/19/2025

    I so happy I found Dr Lacey all those years ago. Outstanding doctor, knowledgable, empathetic and willing to listen.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Dr. Lacey is a GIFT. I'm so grateful to be on her caseload and recommend her to everyone. She is knowledgeable, wise, compassionate, professional, a good communicator, and an advocate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Dr. Lacey is an excellent physician.. Listens and advises collaboratively

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/31/2025

    Dr. Lacy is great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    I have been going to Dr Lacey for many years and I always feel like she really listens and helps me with my issues and gives good details

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Dr. Lacey is always very professional, very personable and has a way of always doing the right things for my health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr Lacey MD is very caring and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr Lacey is the best doctor I have ever seen. She is fantastic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Dr Lacey is very thorough and caring. I feel very comfortable with her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    I have seen her many times. Overall I like her. She has great bedside manner and shows that she cares.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/26/2025

    Always a good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr. Lacey is very thorough & extremely easy to talk to & caring. The best!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr Lacey is an excellent Dr. She is knowledgeable, professional, an excellent listener, and exceptional at her ability to diagnose and treat my medical issues. I am always at ease with her as she is so respectful and has such genuine care for her patients. Today was no different! She was able to diagnose my UTI and through my description of my symptoms we determined it best for me to also do a bone scan due to some family history issues and recent symptoms of my own. I was able to read her notes after my visit and she was so detailed In the overall description of my symptoms and her recommendations for treatment. She didn't miss a beat!I feel confident in the care I receive from Dr Lacey and she has my highest recommendation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    RN Denise and Dr. Lacey listened, and Dr. Lacey discussed with me options to address my cognitive confusion. Blood was drawn, and an MRI has now been scheduled for next Monday. I am so grateful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Dr Lacey's demeanor is always very pleasant and she takes the time to listen to my concerns and she answers all of my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    Dr. Lacey is always patient, listens and is compassionate. Takes time to thoroughly examine me too.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    Dr. Lacey is phenomenal.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Dr. Lacey has always been great the specialist I sometimes require

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/10/2025

    Excellent doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    I love Dr Lacey. A great caring provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Dr. Lacey was exceptional. She listened and cared about my problem. She wrote down med instructions for me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/5/2025

    I have been going to Dr Lacey for years now and she is great. She always takes the time to listen to my concerns and gives me great feedback. I always feel like she genuinely cares about my wellbeing.