Dr. Nicole P. Kerner

I decided at a very young age that I wanted to become an obstetrician. I was 7 when I watched my own mother go through pregnancy and became fascinated with pregnancy and birth. I started telling everyone “I’m going to deliver babies when I grow up.” As I went through medical school, my draw to the specialty confirmed what I'd felt from a very young age. One of the many reasons I love working at Duke is we are always well-equipped to deal with any emergencies which can arise unexpectedly. While most deliveries do not require any interventions, I am happy we can offer anything needed on a moment’s notice. In addition to taking care of pregnant patients, I enjoy taking care of adolescent women who are transitioning into adulthood. I also enjoy caring for perimenopausal patients and menopausal patients. I am happy to offer in office procedures, such as essure tubal ligation, which is a great option for women whom have completed childbearing. In addition, I enjoy surgical procedures in the operating room when surgery is required to treat an issue that cannot be managed with medication.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Dysplasia, Ovarian Cysts, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Kerner is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.