Dr. Nicole P. Kerner
Overview
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 top areas of expertise are Cervical Dysplasia, Ovarian Cysts, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
120 E Carver St, Durham, NC 27704
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
3643 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Kerner 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.
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.
Uwh Of The Carolinas PLLC
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Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
Cindy Amundsen is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Amundsen is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Amundsen is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Birthing Center
"I can distinctly remember the awe and utter amazement I felt watching my first cesarean delivery. I knew that there was a baby inside the mother's abdomen, but it was amazing to see the doctors deliver it. To see it just ""pop out"". Still, to this day, I get that feeling of awe and amazement every time I help a mom deliver her baby. I feel so lucky to be part of such a wonderful moment in a family's life. As a maternal fetal medicine specialist, I take care of sick moms, sick babies, and sick pregnancies. Each day, while I get to help women and their families with big wins and happy moments, I also have the opportunity to help them through sad times and some of the worst moments of their lives. It is these hard and sad moments that make the happy ones even more meaningful. I also spend some of my time helping to teach medical students about Ob/Gyn. I really enjoy teaching, and sharing my love for Ob/Gyn with young learners is one of my favorite parts of my job. My other very important job is being a mom. I have three fantastic young boys that keep me busy and remind me on a daily basis how important family is. I love to swim and make jam. Apricot Jam is my favorite.". Dr. Dotters is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chromosome 13q Duplication, Trisomy 13, Trisomy 18, Hysterectomy, and Tubal Ligation.
Areas of Expertise
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- Cervical DysplasiaDr. Kerner isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Dysplasia.
- Ectopic PregnancyDr. Kerner isExperienced. Learn about Ectopic Pregnancy.
- Female Genital SoresDr. Kerner isExperienced. Learn about Female Genital Sores.
- Human Papillomavirus InfectionDr. Kerner isExperienced. Learn about Human Papillomavirus Infection.
- HydroceleDr. Kerner isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocele.
- Intrauterine Device InsertionDr. Kerner isExperienced. Learn about Intrauterine Device Insertion.