Overview
John Kern is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Dr. Kern is highly rated in 18 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 135 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. Dr. Kern is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
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 A. Kern
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John A. Kern?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John A. 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 A. 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 A. 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 A. Kern specialize in?
While Dr. John A. Kern is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, and Heart Bypass Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. John A. Kern participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John A. Kern has published 135 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. You can view a list of Dr. John A. 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 A. Kern accept my insurance?
Dr. John A. 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.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Kern isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Kern isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Kern isDistinguished. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Kern isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Kern isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Advanced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Kern isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Kern isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Kern isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Heart TransplantDr. Kern isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Heart TumorDr. Kern isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Kern isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Kern isAdvanced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- 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.
- Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus SyndromeDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels
- Congenital Contractural Arachnodactyly
- Constrictive PericarditisDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Constrictive Pericarditis.
- EndocarditisDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- GastrostomyDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Marfan SyndromeDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Marfan Syndrome.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Sinus of Valsalva AneurysmDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm.
- Supravalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Thoracic Outlet SyndromeDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
- ThrombectomyDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Thrombectomy.