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Dr. Kemp Kernstine, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 69
Dr. Kemp Kernstine, MD
5.0 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Kemp Kernstine, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Dallas, TX.
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Dr. Kemp Kernstine, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 69
Dallas, TX
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kemp Kernstine, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Dallas, TX.

About

Dr. Kernstine graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Kemp Kernstine, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Dallas, TX and has 42 years experience. Dr. Kernstine currently practices at Practice. At present, Dr. Kernstine received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Kernstine's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kernstine is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pericardial Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Pleural Effusion
Pericardial Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Pleural Effusion
Pericardial Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Pleural Effusion
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Esophagostomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lung Surgery
Lung Transplant
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Partial Lobectomy
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Pyloromyotomy
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Spinal Nerve Block
Sympathectomy
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Thoracic Surgical Procedure
Thoracoscopic Drainage of Pleural Cavity With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Assurant Health
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • MetLife PPO
  • Cigna
  • Tricare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage

Locations

  1. 1 University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 645-7700
  2. 2 Vantxhcs
    4500 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 742-8388
  3. 3 Bill and Rita Clements Advanced Medical Imaging Center
    2201 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75235
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 645-4673

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Dec 06, 2021
His passion for what he does coupled with his unique diversified attributes makes him an outstanding Thoracic Surgeon, great communicator and overall sincere caring professional. He was a comforting tower in a very frightening time in my life. I will always be grateful for that.
Bonnie Franklin — Dec 06, 2021
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Internship
  • University of Minnesota / Twin Cities Campus
    1983
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    1994
Fellowship Hospital
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Yes, Dr. Kemp Kernstine, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.