4.3
18 Ratings with 6 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. D. Brent Kerns is a vascular and cardiovascular surgeon who brings 39 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio and completed specialized training through residencies at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati, and SUNY Health Science Center, with focused fellowship training in vascular surgery. Dr. Kerns holds board certifications in both general surgery and vascular surgery from the American Board of Surgery. He provides care in English for his patients.
Dr. Kerns practices at UT Health Tyler and sees patients at the UT Health East Texas Vascular Clinic in Tyler, Texas. He specializes in treating conditions such as peripheral artery disease, type 2 diabetes complications, and advanced chronic kidney disease. His expertise includes performing diagnostic procedures like Doppler ultrasounds, carotid artery ultrasounds, and ankle-brachial index tests to evaluate blood flow and …vascular health. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars for his care.
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 specializes in treating conditions such as peripheral artery disease, type 2 diabetes complications, and advanced chronic kidney disease. His expertise includes performing diagnostic procedures like Doppler ultrasounds, carotid artery ultrasounds, and ankle-brachial index tests to evaluate blood flow and …vascular health. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars for his care.
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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
- 6 written reviews
- 1 award
- 2 specialties
- 11 areas of expertise
- 2 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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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 expired 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 expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired 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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