Kent W. Kercher
Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions

Overview

Kent Kercher is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Kercher is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Kercher is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 63 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

The University Of North Carolina

Residency

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, General Surgery

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in NC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

University of Massachusetts, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Atrium Health General & Complex Abdominal Surgery, a facility of Carolinas Medical Center
1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28204

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Kercher has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Splenectomy
Appendectomy
Kidney Transplant
Hernia Surgery
Nephrectomy

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. Kent W. Kercher

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kent W. Kercher?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Kent W. Kercher by calling their office at 704-355-1813. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Kent W. Kercher a top-rated expert for Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kent W. Kercher is classified as an Elite expert for Hernia, 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. Kent W. Kercher specialize in?

While Dr. Kent W. Kercher is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Umbilical Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Kent W. Kercher participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kent W. Kercher has published 63 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Kent W. Kercher's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kent W. Kercher accept my insurance?

Dr. Kent W. Kercher accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 704-355-1813 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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