Brian S Kern, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Mercy Health - Paducah Orthopedics
Mercy Health Provider

Brian S Kern, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Accepting New Patients

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.

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Insurances Accepted

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  • Aetna Better Health Coventry KY
  • Anthem BCBS of IL
  • Anthem Elevance Health KY & OH
  • CareSource Exchange KY
  • Center Care Commercial KY
  • CIN-MHS NON-MSSP
  • Corvel KY OH VA
  • Devoted Health Medicare Advantage OH KY
  • Direct Health Connect/H2B OH
  • Humana KY
  • Humana Military KY & OH
  • Medicaid IL
  • Medicaid KY
  • Medicare IL
  • Medicare KY
  • Medicare Railroad KY & OH
  • Molina Kentucky Medicaid
  • Multiplan KY
  • OMCA/KEMI KY
  • Payer Provider
  • Quality Care Partners PPO OH
  • Sedgwick/Careworks KY OH SC VA
  • United HealthCare KY
  • Wellcare of KY

Ratings & Reviews

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Overall Score

4.9 out of 5 190 ratings, 31 reviews

Patient Reviews

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October 2025
Dr Kerene is excellent
October 2025
Dr kerns is good and caring doctor
October 2025
Dr. Kern explained about the shoulder very well.
October 2025
Dr Kern was very easy to talk to explain what my problem was immediately put me at ease told me what he expected and so far he was right . He told me what to expect in the days ahead I appreciated hi...Show more
September 2025
Good
September 2025
Excellent doctor
August 2025
Dr. Kern took time to explain why my knee would require replacement and showed videos of what the interior of my knee likely looked.
August 2025
Dr Kern explained everything and a plan