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Dr. Ross Kerns, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 67
Dr. Ross Kerns, MD
3.2 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Ross Kerns, MD is an Internist in Knoxville, TN.
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Dr. Ross Kerns, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 67
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ross Kerns, MD is an Internist in Knoxville, TN.

About

Dr. Kerns graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES. Dr. Ross Kerns, MD is an Internist in Knoxville, TN and has 36 years experience. Dr. Kerns currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Fort Loudoun Medical Center, Starr Regional Medical Center Athens, Parkwest Medical Center, Sweetwater Hospital Association, Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center and University of Tennessee Medical Center. Dr. Kerns has experience treating conditions like Leukocytopenia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kerns received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Kerns' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kerns is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Leukocytopenia
Dehydration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Leukocytopenia
Dehydration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Leukocytopenia
Dehydration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anemia
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Benign Lung Neoplasms
Bladder Cancer
Bone Cancer
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cachexia
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Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Colorectal Cancer
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Fever
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastroptosis
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hodgkin's Disease
Kidney Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Melanoma
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Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Mycosis Fungoides
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Nodular Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Reticulosarcoma
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Uterine Cancer
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cancer Screening
Oral Cancer Screening
Skin Screenings
Thoracentesis

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    Choice Plus POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 Tennessee Cancer Specialists PLLC
    9957 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932
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  2. 2 Tennessee Cancer Specialists PLLC
    7650 Dannaher Dr Ste 100, Powell, TN 37849
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  3. 3 Tennessee Cancer Specialists
    1031 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37303
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  4. 4 Positively Beautiful Boutique & Gifts
    7551 Dannaher Dr, Powell, TN 37849
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  5. 5 Tennessee Cancer Specialist PLLC
    2607 Kingston Pike Ste 100, Knoxville, TN 37919
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Jul 07, 2017
Dr. Kerns is an amazing physician! He has treated my father four times now with his recurring lymphoma. I wouldn't want anyone else to treat my dad. He is wise, considerate and caring- I doubt there is a better oncologist in this area!
Kimberly Gilbert in Oak Ridge, TN — Jul 07, 2017
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Internal Medicine
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  • SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES
    1988
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  • Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ross Kerns, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kerns' profile.

Dr. Ross Kerns, MD is affiliated with Fort Loudoun Medical Center, Starr Regional Medical Center Athens, Parkwest Medical Center, Sweetwater Hospital Association, Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center and University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ross Kerns, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Fort Loudoun Medical Center

    550 Fort Loudon Medical Center Dr, Lenoir City, TN

  • Starr Regional Medical Center Athens

    1114 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN

  • Parkwest Medical Center

    9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN

  • Sweetwater Hospital Association

    304 Church St, Sweetwater, TN

  • Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center

    7565 Dannaher Dr, Powell, TN

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN