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Dr. Ross Kerns, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 66
Dr. Ross Kerns, MD
3.2 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Ross Kerns, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Knoxville, TN.
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Dr. Ross Kerns, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 66
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ross Kerns, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Knoxville, TN.

About

Dr. Ross Kerns, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Knoxville, TN and has 36 years experience. They graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Starr Regional Medical Center Athens, Fort Loudoun Medical Center, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center, Sweetwater Hospital Association and Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center. Dr. Kerns has experience treating conditions like Anemia, Neutropenia and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kerns received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kerns is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anemia
Neutropenia
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Anemia
Neutropenia
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Anemia
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Neutropenia
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Bone Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Endocrine Gland Cancer
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Head and Neck Cancer
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Male Breast Cancer
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Prostate Cancer
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
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Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Multilineage Dysplasia
Adult T-Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Negative
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Bladder Cancer
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
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Carcinoid Syndrome
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
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Male Breast Carcinoma
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Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
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Meningiomas
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Mixed-Cellularity Hodgkins Lymphoma
Mycosis Fungoides
Nodular Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Ovarian Cancer
Penile Cancer
Penile Carcinoma
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Reticulosarcoma
Salivary Gland Cancer
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cancer Screening
Oral Cancer Screening
Skin Screenings
Thoracentesis

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  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Blue Card PPO
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    Blue Network P PPO
    Blue Network S PPO
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    HMO Premier HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 Tennessee Cancer Specialists Pllc
    9957 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932
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  2. 2 Tennessee Cancer Specialists
    1031 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37303
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  3. 3 Positively Beautiful Boutique & Gifts
    7551 DANNAHER DR, Powell, TN 37849
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  4. 4 Tennessee Cancer Specialists Pllc
    7650 Dannaher Dr Ste 100, Powell, TN 37849
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Jul 07, 2017
Dr. Kerns is an amazing physician! He has treated my father four times now with his recurring lymphoma. I wouldn't want anyone else to treat my dad. He is wise, considerate and caring- I doubt there is a better oncologist in this area!
Kimberly Gilbert in Oak Ridge, TN — Jul 07, 2017
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Medical Oncology
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  • SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES
    1988
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  • Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ross Kerns, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kerns' profile.

Dr. Kerns frequently treats the following conditions: Anemia, Neutropenia and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ross Kerns, MD is affiliated with Starr Regional Medical Center Athens, Fort Loudoun Medical Center, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center, Sweetwater Hospital Association and Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ross Kerns, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Starr Regional Medical Center Athens

    1114 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN

  • Fort Loudoun Medical Center

    550 Fort Loudoun Medical Center Dr, Lenoir City, TN

  • Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

    1901 Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN

  • Parkwest Medical Center

    9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN

  • Sweetwater Hospital Association

    304 Church St, Sweetwater, TN

  • Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center

    7565 Dannaher Dr, Powell, TN