Summary

Dr. Kemp Kernstine Sr specializes in thoracic surgery, focusing on complex chest and lung procedures. They earned their medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and completed their residency training at Brigham & Women's Hospital. With 44 years of clinical experience, Dr. Kernstine has developed extensive expertise in treating serious chest conditions. They are fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Kernstine practices at UT Southwestern Medical Center and maintains hospital affiliations with Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas. They treat patients with cancer complications and various forms of breast cancer, including metastatic or recurrent cases. Their procedural expertise includes performing CT scans, radiation therapy, and stereotactic radiation therapy for precise cancer treatment. Patients have given Dr. Kernstine an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 44 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Brigham & Womens Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 20 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Kemp Howard Kernstine Sr has 2 locations

UT Southwestern Medical Center Cardiothoracic Surgery

5939 Harry Hines Blvd Ste 935Dallas, TX 75235
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ut Southwestern Medical Center

5323 Harry Hines BlvdDallas, TX 75390

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Thoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgery
Accepts New Patients
3.6 
44 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English
Dallas , TXDallas , TXPlano , TXAlexandria , LA
Med School: DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School Med School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine Med School: Aga Khan University Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kemp Howard Kernstine Sr

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Care N' Care
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kemp Howard Kernstine Sr has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kemp Howard Kernstine Sr has the following 20 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Esophagus Cancer (Esophogeal Neoplasm)
  • Glandular Cancer (Adenocarcinoma)
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Diseases
  • Mediastinoscopy
  • Metastatic Cancer
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Myasthenia Gravis
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Pneumonectomy (Lung removal)
  • Pneumothorax
  • Sympathectomy
  • Thoracic Cancer
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Brigham & Womens Hospital

Medical School

DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1982

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Dr. Kemp Kernstine Sr is affiliated with Parkland Memorial Hospital.
Where is Dr. Kemp Kernstine Sr's office located?
Dr. Kemp Kernstine Sr's office is located at 5939 Harry Hines Blvd Ste 935, Dallas, TX, 75235.
What languages does Dr. Kemp Kernstine Sr speak?
Dr. Kemp Kernstine Sr speaks Spanish and English.

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