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
Age Groups Seen: Pediatrics

Teenagers

Adults

Geriatrics
Hospital Affiliations: Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital
Networks

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 KY OH VA
Devoted Health Medicare Advantage OH KY
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 5 163 ratings, 25 reviews

Patient Reviews

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	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
	August 2025 Dr Kern was very kind and patient and gave me great feedback on what to expect
	August 2025 Excellent experience
	August 2025 Dr Kern listened, asked questions. Overall good care
	August 2025 Dr. Kern is my doctor for my knees. And he has coached me for several years now. We decided together that it was time to replace my knee and I wouldn't want anybody else to do it but him. He's the best
	July 2025 Best Dr Kern
	July 2025 Would refer him to everyone