Brian S Kern, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

4.9 out of 5

Accepting New Patients

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Meet Brian

With a passion for comprehensive shoulder and knee surgery, I utilize both traditional and robotic-assisted techniques to ensure the best outcomes for my patients. My background includes education at St. Louis University and a fellowship at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute. As an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Louisville, I stay at the forefront of orthopedic advancements to provide top-notch care.

Overview

Gender: Male
Languages: English
Hospital Affiliations: Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital
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Experience

Provider Education

Southern California Orthopaedic Institute Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009

Southern California Orthopedic Institute Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008

Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine Medical School, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2003

Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine) Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery) Board Certification

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Insurances Accepted

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Aetna Better Health KY
Anthem BCBS of IL
Anthem KY & OH
CareSource Exchange KY
Center Care Commercial KY
CIN-MHS NON-MSSP
Corvel Workers Comp KY
Coventry First Health KY
Devoted Health Medicare Advantage OH
Direct Health Connect/H2B OH
Humana KY
Medicaid KY
Medicare IL
Medicare KY
Molina Kentucky Medicaid
Multiplan KY
OMCA/KEMI KY
Payer Provider
Quality Care Partners PPO OH
TRICARE Prime-Humana Military KY & OH
United HealthCare KY
Wellcare of KY

Ratings & Reviews

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Overall Score

4.9 out of 5 60 ratings, 10 reviews

Patient Reviews

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	May 2025 Dr Kern is very thorough in explaining everything and listens intently
	May 2025 Ive recommended Dr Kern to several people
	May 2025 Dr Kern treated me with respect and was top notch in all areas
	May 2025 Good
	May 2025 He explained the issue I was having,gave me my options. Took my heath concerns into consideration and set a course for treatment.
	May 2025 The doctor explained what I needed to have done and that he can take care of my problem sooner than I expected.
	May 2025 Dr. Kern is a very good caring doctor.
	April 2025 This is my 2nd surgery with Dr Kern. He is the best!!!