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 137 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials.
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Locations
1215 Lee St Fl 2, Charlottesville, VA 22908
1221 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
7 Clinical Trials
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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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John Kern has published 137 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. You can view a list of Dr. John Kern's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Aortic DissectionDr. Kern isElite. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Distinguished
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Kern isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Kern isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Kern isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Kern isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Kern isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Kern isDistinguished. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Advanced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Kern isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Kern isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Kern isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Kern isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Heart TransplantDr. Kern isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Experienced
- Aberrant Subclavian ArteryDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Aberrant Subclavian Artery.
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- ArachnodactylyDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Arachnodactyly.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.