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Dr. Bruce Kerner, MD

General Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Bruce Kerner, MD
2.9 (25 Ratings)

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Dr. Bruce Kerner, MD

General Surgery* Age 66
Columbus, OH
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Bruce Kerner, MD is a General Surgeon in Columbus, OH.

About

Dr. Kerner graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1984 and completed a residency at North Shore University Hospital.Dr. Bruce Kerner, MD is a General Surgeon in Columbus, OH and has 40 years experience. Dr. Kerner currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with OhioHealth Grant Medical Center and Riverside Methodist Hospital. Dr. Kerner has experience treating conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain, Colorectal Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kerner received an average rating of 2.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Dr. Kerner's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kerner also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kerner is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Anal or Rectal Pain
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anoscopy
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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pelvic Abscess
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Small Intestine Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Excision of Anal Tags
Laparotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sphincterotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Prolapse
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pouchitis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Visceroptosis
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Cauterization
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Stomach
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Health Network Option Open Access
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Preferred-OH POS
  • SuperMed HMO
    Medical Mutual of Ohio HMO
    SuperMed PPO Plus
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    4882 E Main St Ste 220, Columbus, OH 43213
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 864-1000
  2. 2 Central Ohio Colon and Rectal Ctr Inc.
    5965 E Broad St Ste 120, Columbus, OH 43213
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 864-1000

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kerner
2.9
Based on 25 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (13)

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • St Vincent Hospital Medical Center
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • North Shore University Hospital
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • UMDNJ/Rw Johnson Hospital
    1990
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bruce Kerner, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kerner's profile.

Dr. Kerner frequently treats the following conditions: Anal or Rectal Pain, Colorectal Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Bruce Kerner, MD is affiliated with OhioHealth Grant Medical Center and Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Bruce Kerner, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • OhioHealth Grant Medical Center

    111 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH

  • Riverside Methodist Hospital

    3535 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH