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Summary
Dr. Joseph Kern is a surgeon with five years of experience in the field. He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Division of Biological Sciences Pritzker School of Medicine, providing him with a strong foundation in surgical practice. Dr. Kern focuses his expertise on surgical interventions and patient care within his specialty area.
Dr. Kern practices at several prestigious Philadelphia locations, including the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Pavilion. He treats patients with conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and advanced kidney disease. His surgical capabilities include performing brain tumor biopsies and overseeing pathology testing to help diagnose and treat various medical conditions.
Dr. Kern practices at several prestigious Philadelphia locations, including the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Pavilion. He treats patients with conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and advanced kidney disease. His surgical capabilities include performing brain tumor biopsies and overseeing pathology testing to help diagnose and treat various medical conditions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 5 years of experience
- 9 insurance plans accepted
- Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Joseph Alexander Kern has 5 locationsPenn Colon And Rectal Surgery Perelman
3400 Civic Center Blvd Fl 4Philadelphia, PA 19104 Tel: (215) 662-2078
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
Perelman Center For Advanced Medicine
3400 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104Mon8:00 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
Sat8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania Pavilion
1 Convention AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104 Tel: (215) 662-4000
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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 5 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Philadelphia , PA | Langhorne , PA | Langhorne , PA | Philadelphia , PA |
| Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine | Med School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center | Med School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Alexander Kern
Medical Specialties
Dr. Joseph Alexander Kern has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Joseph Alexander Kern has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
5 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated in 2021
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