Expertise in
22
conditions

Dr. John Kern

Thoracic Surgery
UVA Health Heart And Vascular Center
1215 Lee St Fl 2, 
Charlottesville, VA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
22
conditions
UVA Health Heart And Vascular Center
1215 Lee St Fl 2, 
Charlottesville, VA 

Overview

John Kern is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Dr. Kern is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 138 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in VA

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Virginia Medical Center
Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
HealthKeepers
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

UVA Health Heart and Vascular Center
1215 Lee St Fl 2, Charlottesville, VA 22908
Other Locations
UVA Health Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Center
1221 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John Kern

How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Kern?

You can book an appointment with Dr. John Kern by calling their office at 434-243-1000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. John Kern a top-rated expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Kern is classified as an Elite expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. John Kern specialize in?

While Dr. John Kern is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, and Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. John Kern accept my insurance?

Dr. John Kern accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 434-243-1000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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