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 Coventry KY
Anthem BCBS of IL
Anthem Elevance Health 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
Humana Military KY & OH
Medicaid KY
Medicare IL
Medicare KY
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 74 ratings, 3 reviews

Patient Reviews

	April 2025 This is my 2nd surgery with Dr Kern. He is the best!!!
	April 2025 Dr Kern is excellent,, friendly (important) and actually listens to youB
	April 2025 Dr. Kern is the best.