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Summary
Dr. Donald Kern specializes in internal medicine and public health & general preventive medicine, bringing nearly five decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and has dedicated 49 years to caring for patients across multiple specialties. His dual focus allows him to provide comprehensive adult care while emphasizing disease prevention and community health initiatives.
Dr. Kern maintains affiliations with Parkridge East Hospital and Erlanger East Hospital, serving patients in both Birmingham, Alabama and Chattanooga, Tennessee. His extensive background in internal medicine enables him to manage complex adult health conditions and coordinate comprehensive care plans. Through his public health expertise, he also focuses on preventive medicine strategies that help patients maintain optimal wellness and avoid future health complications.
Dr. Kern maintains affiliations with Parkridge East Hospital and Erlanger East Hospital, serving patients in both Birmingham, Alabama and Chattanooga, Tennessee. His extensive background in internal medicine enables him to manage complex adult health conditions and coordinate comprehensive care plans. Through his public health expertise, he also focuses on preventive medicine strategies that help patients maintain optimal wellness and avoid future health complications.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 49 years of experience
- Tufts University School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Donald Clare Kern has 3 locationsQuality Correctional Health Care
200 Narrows Pkwy Ste ABirmingham, AL 35242 Tel: (205) 437-1512
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
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Pediatrics |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 49 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 5 Years of Experience | 6 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) | ||
| Birmingham , AL | Lyons , CO | Mesquite , TX | BIRMINGHAM , AL |
| Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc | Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Donald Clare Kern
Medical Specialties
Dr. Donald Clare Kern has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Donald Clare Kern has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
49 Years Experience
Dr. Donald Clare Kern holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Tennessee and Alabama.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Tennessee that expires in 2027 and an expired medical license in the state of Alabama that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1977.
NPI Number
Dr. Kern's NPI number is 1619196938.
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