In the early 1970s, Elizabethtown, Ky., was a growing community, but its medical infrastructure was still catching up. With only about 30 physicians in town, including just three surgeons and a single anesthesiologist, access to specialized care was limited. That changed when three newly minted physicians from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Class of 1972 chose to bring their shared vision and training in obstetrics and gynecology to the region.
The trio — Lucian Moreman, MD, Steve Armstrong, MD, and George Bauer, MD, — first met as medical students at the UK College of Medicine. The foundation they built in Lexington, both during medical school and while completing their OB-GYN residencies at Albert B. Chandler Hospital, was defined by collaboration, rigorous training, and a passion for service.
Dr. Moreman and Dr. Armstrong were the first to establish a presence in Elizabethtown, opening a joint OB-GYN practice in the mid-1970s. With so few specialists available at the time, both men frequently took shifts in the emergency room, ensuring that women in the community received the care they needed. In 1978, Dr. Bauer joined his classmates in practice after serving in the U.S. Air Force, bringing with him a steadfast commitment to maternal care.
Together, the three founded Elizabethtown Physicians for Women, where they provided compassionate, comprehensive care for decades. Across their combined careers, Drs. Moreman, Armstrong, and Bauer collectively delivered more than 20,000 babies.
What began at the University of Kentucky as a shared pursuit of excellence in medicine evolved into a lifetime of service, leadership, and impact. These physicians not only built families, but they also helped build a healthier future for the community of Elizabethtown.
Pictured below: Dr. Steve Armstrong and Dr. George Bauer
