Dr. Kristi Kern, DO | Grand Rapids, MI | Family Medicine

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Dr. Kristi Kern is a family medicine physician who brings nearly three decades of experience to their practice. They earned their Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and have been caring for patients for 29 years. Dr. Kern speaks English and provides comprehensive family healthcare services.

Dr. Kern practices at University of Michigan Health-West Beltline Health Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and maintains hospital affiliations with University of Michigan Health West. They specialize in treating joint pain, back pain during pregnancy, and back pain in children and teens. Their approach to care includes physical therapy, manual therapy, and strength training to help patients recover and maintain their health. Patients have given Dr. Kern an average rating of 4.5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.5

23 Ratings
29 years of experience
speaks English
Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
6 written reviews
1 specialty
8 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location

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An exceptional physician. Very knowledgeable, patient, listens well, offers pinpoint analyses, and has a wonderful sense of humor.

July 24th, 2021

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Yay! I have finally found a great doctor for myself. Dr. Kern is very approachable, understanding and competent. I was looking for a new dr for my thyroid issue and a knee problem. She addressed both wonderfully. The nurses were great too! I actually fainted while drawing my blood and they were so kind and helpful. I can't say enough great things about dr. Kern and the office staff!

June 29th, 2016

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I have been a gymnast for 15 years now an all star cheerleader. She has been there for me for as long as I can remember. She understands the situations and we come up with a plan accordingly. She never has unrealistic expectations and understands the crazy things I do in my sport. I don't know what I would do without her!

June 29th, 2015

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my experience with both this "doctor" and the staff was so negative, I wouldn't recommend my worst enemy to her! Bring a sandwich while sitting in the waiting room, you'll need it!

May 19th, 2015

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I went to see dr Kern due to depression. My usual medication had stopped working for me. Dr. Kern was very knowledgable in this area! She suggested an antidepressant that would also help treat my fatigue. I felt better, but still irritable. So at next visit she suggested a combination of 2 meds that treat both. I am now doing GREAT!

September 26th, 2013

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I started coming to see Dr. Kern because she is one of the few female sports med docs I could find. As a runner, I was so happy to find her. She helped with a running injury first, and I liked her so much, I kept coming back to her for regular doctor stuff. When I had my son, after visiting and checking out numerous pediatricians, I decided to take him to see Dr. Kern. It's easy to get appointments, the staff is fabulous, and Dr. Kern is very pleasant. I highly recommend her.

November 23rd, 2011

University of Michigan Health-West Beltline Health Center

1310 E Beltline Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49506

Tel: (616) 252-1500


Dr. Kristi Kern, DO	Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey, MD	Dr. Scott M. Brown, DMS, PA-C, CRHCP	Dr. Parth Bhavsar
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (23 Ratings)	5 (5 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
29 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience		12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English		Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu
Grand Rapids , MI	Houston , TX	Newaygo , MI	Lawrenceville , GA
Med School: Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine		Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Michigan, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 2001

University Of Chicago Division Of The Biological Sciences The Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated in 1997

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