4.2
16 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. D. Brent Kerns specializes in vascular surgery and cardiovascular surgery, bringing nearly four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio and completed his surgical training through residencies at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, SUNY Health Science Center, and Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati, with specialized fellowship training in vascular surgery. Dr. Kerns holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Surgery in both general surgery and vascular surgery. He communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Kerns practices at UT Health Tyler and sees patients at the UT Health East Texas Vascular Clinic in Tyler, Texas. He focuses on treating conditions such as peripheral artery disease, hardening of the arteries, and carotid artery disease. His procedural expertise includes performing Doppler ultrasounds to assess blood flow, ankle-brachial index tests to evaluate circulation in the legs, …and carotid artery ultrasounds to examine neck vessels. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 on Vitals.
Read More Read less Dr. Kerns practices at UT Health Tyler and sees patients at the UT Health East Texas Vascular Clinic in Tyler, Texas. He focuses on treating conditions such as peripheral artery disease, hardening of the arteries, and carotid artery disease. His procedural expertise includes performing Doppler ultrasounds to assess blood flow, ankle-brachial index tests to evaluate circulation in the legs, …and carotid artery ultrasounds to examine neck vessels. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 39 years of experience
- 23 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Vascular Surgery; U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, General Surgery
- 4 written reviews
- 1 award
- 2 specialties
- 11 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
D. Brent Kerns has 2 locationsUT Health East Texas Vascular Clinic - An outpatient department of UT Health Tyler
1040 S Fleishel AveTyler, TX 75701 Tel: (903) 533-8702
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 - 1:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
UT Health Tyler
1000 S Beckham AveTyler, TX 75701 Tel: (903) 597-0351
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 39 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | 65 Years of Experience | 61 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Tyler , TX | Webster , TX | Tyler , TX | Tyler , TX |
| Med School: BARNES MEDICAL COLLEGE | Med School: Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine | Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine | Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by D. Brent Kerns
Medical Specialties
D. Brent Kerns has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
D. Brent Kerns has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
39 Years Experience
D. Brent Kerns holds an active medical license in the state of Texas. They are board certified in Surgery and Vascular Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and board certified in Vascular Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Vascular Surgery; U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, General Surgery, Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati Program, and SUNY Health Science Center.
Medical School
Graduated from BARNES MEDICAL COLLEGE, The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio in 1995, and University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas in 1987.
NPI Number
D. Brent Kerns' NPI number is 1073515565.
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