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Dr. Steven Kern, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Steven Kern, MD
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Dr. Steven Kern, MD is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis Park, MN.
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Dr. Steven Kern, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Saint Louis Park, MN
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Steven Kern, MD is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis Park, MN.

About

Dr. Kern graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1994 and completed a residency at Via Christi Regional Medical Center.Dr. Steven Kern, MD is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis Park, MN and has 30 years experience. Dr. Kern currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Maple Grove Hospital and North Memorial Health. Dr. Kern has experience treating conditions like Umbilical Hernia and Incisional Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kern received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Kern's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kern also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kern is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Umbilical Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hyperparathyroidism
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholelithiasis
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Diseases
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Appendectomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Mastectomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Single Incision Gallbladder Removal
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Surgery, Robotic Assisted
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • United Healthcare
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • HealthPartners
  • PreferredOne
  • Aetna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Group Value Network (Select Network)-MN
  • Medicare
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Cigna
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Blue Cross Accord

Locations

  1. 1 Platinum Health LLC
    2740 Huntington Ave, Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (952) 300-3400
  2. 2 Office
    3300 Oakdale Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55422
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (763) 520-5200
  3. 3 Buffalo Hospital
    303 Catlin St, Buffalo, MN 55313
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (763) 682-5225
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 18:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
  4. 4 Maple Grove Hospital
    9875 Hospital Dr, Maple Grove, MN 55369
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (763) 581-1000

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4.5
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (2)

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May 12, 2023
Dr. Kern saved my life with an emergency surgery. At follow-up visits he was friendly, informative, prompted for and answered my questions thoroughly. He offered follow-up that I would not have expected. He has excellent follow-through and communication skills.
— May 12, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Creighton University School of Medicine
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Creighton University Medical Center - Saint Joseph
    1995
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Via Christi Regional Medical Center
    2000
Residency Hospital
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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. Steven Kern, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kern's profile.

Dr. Kern frequently treats the following conditions: Umbilical Hernia and Incisional Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Steven Kern, MD is affiliated with Maple Grove Hospital and North Memorial Health.

Yes, Dr. Steven Kern, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Maple Grove Hospital

    9875 Hospital Dr, Maple Grove, MN

  • North Memorial Health

    3300 Oakdale Ave N, Robbinsdale, MN