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Dr. John Kern, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 62
Dr. John Kern, MD
4.3 (11 Ratings)

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

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 62
Charlottesville, VA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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

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Dr. John Kern, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Charlottesville, VA. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with UVA Health University Hospital. Dr. Kern has experience treating conditions like Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kern received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kern is board certified in Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 University of Virginia Medical Center
    1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (434) 243-1000
  2. 2 Office
    1215 Lee St Fl 2, Charlottesville, VA 22908
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (434) 924-2158
  3. 3 UVA Heart & Vascular Center
    1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (434) 982-4301
  4. 4 University of Virginia Medical Center
    1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (434) 243-6828
  5. 5 University of Virginia Medical Center
    1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (434) 243-2000

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kern
4.3
Based on 11 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Jan 14, 2022
Dr. Kern helped save my life 20 years ago with an emergency vein graft and brachial artery repair. He also graciously took my call in the middle of the night when I was worried about post-op issue. He’s a great doctor and I cannot recommend him enough.
Bill Murray — Jan 14, 2022
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Surgery, General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • University of Virginia
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Virginia
    1995
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Virginia
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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 and Aortic Dissection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Kern, MD is affiliated with UVA Health University Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • UVA Health University Hospital

    1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA