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Dr. John Kern, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 63
Dr. John Kern, MD
4.3 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. John Kern, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Charlottesville, VA.
Dr. John Kern, MD
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Dr. John Kern, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 63
Charlottesville, VA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Kern, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Charlottesville, VA.

About

Dr. Kern graduated from University of Virginia in 1988 and completed a residency at University of Virginia. Dr. John Kern, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Charlottesville, VA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Kern currently practices at UVA Health Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Center and are affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center. At present, Dr. Kern received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Kern's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kern is board certified in Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Arterial Dissections With Lentiginosis
Arteritis
Artery Disorders
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Vascular Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Embolism
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Endocarditis
Fibromuscular Dysplasia
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Valve Diseases
Iliac Aneurysm
Lung Cancer
Lymphedema
Marfan Syndrome
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Spider Veins
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome
Takayasu's Arteritis
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thrombosis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Varicose Veins
Vasculitis
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Aneurysm Stent Grafting
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Replacement
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Transplant
Heart Valve Replacement
Heart Valve Surgery
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Laparotomy
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Maze Procedure
Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Surgical Procedures
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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4.3
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Patient Reviews
Jan 14, 2022
Dr. Kern helped save my life 20 years ago with an emergency vein graft and brachial artery repair. He also graciously took my call in the middle of the night when I was worried about post-op issue. He’s a great doctor and I cannot recommend him enough.
Bill Murray — Jan 14, 2022
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Virginia
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Surgery, General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Virginia
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Virginia
    1995
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Virginia
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Kern, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kern's profile.

Dr. John Kern, MD is affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center.

Yes, Dr. John Kern, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Surgery, General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UVA Health Sciences Center

    1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA