Dr. Sean Kern
Overview
Sean Kern is a Urologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.
Dr. Kern is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Testicular Cancer, Teratoma of the Mediastinum, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Orchiectomy, and Nephrectomy.
Dr. Kern is board certified in American Board Of Urology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 35 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kern is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1301 Taylor Street, Suite 1A, Columbia, SC 29201
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. Sean Kern
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sean Kern?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sean Kern by calling their office at 803-434-4790. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sean Kern a top-rated expert for Orchiectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sean Kern is classified as an Distinguished expert for Orchiectomy, 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. Sean Kern specialize in?
While Dr. Sean Kern is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Orchiectomy, Testicular Cancer, and Nephrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.
Does Dr. Sean Kern participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sean Kern has published 35 articles and abstracts on conditions like Orchiectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Sean Kern's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sean Kern accept my insurance?
Dr. Sean Kern accepts most major insurance plans, including CareSource and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-434-4790 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
- Distinguished
- OrchiectomyDr. Kern isDistinguished. Learn about Orchiectomy.
- Testicular CancerDr. Kern isDistinguished. Learn about Testicular Cancer.
- Experienced
- Bladder CancerDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- CystectomyDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Cystectomy.
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- NephrectomyDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- Prostate CancerDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- ProstatectomyDr. Kern isExperienced. Learn about Prostatectomy.