4.3
20 Ratings with 8 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. D. Brent Kerns has practiced vascular surgery and cardiovascular surgery for 39 years and is affiliated with UT Health Tyler. He treats Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5, and performs Doppler Ultrasound, Carotid Artery Ultrasound, and Ankle-Brachial Index Test.
Dr. Kerns is board-certified in Surgery and Vascular Surgery, both from the American Board of Surgery. He earned his medical degree from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio and completed residencies at Barnes-Jewish Hospital South Campus in Vascular Surgery, Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati, and SUNY Health Science Center in General Surgery. He sees patients in Tyler, Texas. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Kerns 4.3 out of 5.
Dr. Kerns is board-certified in Surgery and Vascular Surgery, both from the American Board of Surgery. He earned his medical degree from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio and completed residencies at Barnes-Jewish Hospital South Campus in Vascular Surgery, Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati, and SUNY Health Science Center in General Surgery. He sees patients in Tyler, Texas. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Kerns 4.3 out of 5.
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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
- 8 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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| Vascular Surgery | Vascular Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 39 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience | 36 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Vietnamese |
| Tyler , TX | Webster , TX | Las Vegas , NV | Texarkana , TX |
| Med School: BARNES MEDICAL COLLEGE | Med School: Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport | Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School |
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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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- D. Brent Kerns speaks English.
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- D. Brent Kerns's office is located at 1040 S Fleishel Ave, Tyler, TX, 75701.
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