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Dr. John Kern, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 64
Dr. John Kern, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

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Dr. John Kern, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Charlottesville, VA.
Dr. John Kern, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. John Kern, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 64
Charlottesville, VA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Kern, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Charlottesville, VA.

About Dr. John Kern, MD

Dr. Kern graduated from University of Virginia in 1988 and completed a residency at University of Virginia. Dr. John Kern, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Charlottesville, VA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Kern currently practices at UVA Health Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center. Dr. Kern has experience treating conditions like Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection and Cerebrovascular Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Kern's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kern is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Aortic Aneurysm
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Aneurysm
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Dissection
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Aortic Repair
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Congenital Heart Defects
Aortic Valve Surgery
Aortic Arch Repair
Carotid Artery Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Mitral Valve Surgery
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortic Stenosis
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Heart Valve Disorders
Aortic Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Systolic Heart Failure
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Mitral Valve Replacement
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Mitral Valve Disease
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Aortic Ectasia
Embolectomy Arterial
Atherosclerosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Mitral Valve Repair
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Thoracentesis
Peripheral Edema
Tracheal Surgery
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Arrhythmias
Arterial Dissections With Lentiginosis
Arteritis
Artery Disorders
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Vascular Disease
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Embolism
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Endocarditis
Fibromuscular Dysplasia
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Heart Valve Diseases
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Iliac Aneurysm
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Lymphedema
Marfan Syndrome
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Spider Veins
Subacute Endocarditis
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome
Takayasu's Arteritis
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thrombosis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Typical Atrial Flutter
Varicose Veins
Vasculitis
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Aneurysm Stent Grafting
Aortic Angioplasty
Aortic Valve Replacement
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Transplant
Heart Valve Replacement
Heart Valve Surgery
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Laparotomy
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Maze Procedure
Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Surgical Procedures
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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    Individual KeyCare-VA
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  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
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  • Choice Care PPO
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    Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • KeyCare PPO

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Aug 10, 2018
Outstanding surgeon you can trust. Ancillary staff are handpicked top drawer professionals. Dr Kern and Dr Gimple have carefully assembled a terrific team of like professionals. You may place your trust and confidence in them. -em
Ed in Charlittesville, VA — Aug 10, 2018
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Meet Dr. John Kern, MD

Specialties*
Vascular Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Kern's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Kern, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kern's profile.

Dr. Kern frequently treats the following conditions: Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection and Cerebrovascular Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Kern, MD is affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center.

Yes, Dr. John Kern, MD holds board certification in General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Virginia
    1988
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University of Virginia
    1989
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University of Virginia
    1995
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Virginia
    1997
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. John Kern, MD Practices

  • UVA Health Sciences Center

    1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA

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