Overview
John Kerner is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.
Dr. Kerner is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Atresia of Small Intestine, Gastroschisis, and Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
Locations
750 Welch Rd Ste 116, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John Kerner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Kerner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John Kerner by calling their office at 650-498-7103. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John Kerner a top-rated expert for Short Bowel Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Kerner is classified as an Advanced expert for Short Bowel Syndrome, 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 Kerner specialize in?
While Dr. John Kerner is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Short Bowel Syndrome, Atresia of Small Intestine, and Gastroschisis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. John Kerner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John Kerner has published 36 articles and abstracts on conditions like Short Bowel Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. John Kerner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John Kerner accept my insurance?
Dr. John Kerner accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-498-7103 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
- Advanced
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Kerner isAdvanced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- GastroschisisDr. Kerner isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Kerner isAdvanced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Experienced
- DiarrheaDr. Kerner isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- GallstonesDr. Kerner isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Glycogen Storage Disease Type 3Dr. Kerner isExperienced. Learn about Glycogen Storage Disease Type 3.
- HerniaDr. Kerner isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hirschsprung DiseaseDr. Kerner isExperienced. Learn about Hirschsprung Disease.
- MalabsorptionDr. Kerner isExperienced. Learn about Malabsorption.