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Summary
Dr. Philip Kern is an endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and metabolism disorders. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his residency at University of Colorado Health. With 48 years of experience in endocrinology, Dr. Kern has developed extensive expertise in managing complex hormonal and metabolic conditions. He speaks English and provides comprehensive care for patients with various endocrine disorders.
Dr. Kern practices at multiple locations throughout Lexington, Kentucky, including the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center and Endocrinology, University of Kentucky Albert B Chandler Medical Center, Kentucky Children's Hospital, and University of Kentucky Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital. He focuses on treating diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes, with particular experience caring for older adults with geriatric diabetes. His practice includes performing essential diagnostic procedures such as complete blood counts, general blood tests, …and A1c testing to monitor blood sugar levels over time.
Read More Read less Dr. Kern practices at multiple locations throughout Lexington, Kentucky, including the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center and Endocrinology, University of Kentucky Albert B Chandler Medical Center, Kentucky Children's Hospital, and University of Kentucky Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital. He focuses on treating diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes, with particular experience caring for older adults with geriatric diabetes. His practice includes performing essential diagnostic procedures such as complete blood counts, general blood tests, …and A1c testing to monitor blood sugar levels over time.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 48 years of experience
- speaks English
- University Of Colorado Health
- 1 specialty
- 18 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Philip Alfred Kern has 5 locationsBarnstable Brown Diabetes Center And Endocrinology
2195 Harrodsburg Rd Ste 125Lexington, KY 40504 Tel: (859) 323-2232
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
University Of Kentucky Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital
310 S LimestoneLexington, KY 40508 Tel: (859) 226-7000
University Of Kentucky Albert B Chandler Medical Center
800 Rose StLexington, KY 40536 Tel: (859) 323-5000
University Of Kentucky Albert B Chandler Medical Center
800 ROSE ST FL 2LEXINGTON, KY 40536Compare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Philip Alfred Kern, MD | Dr. William Barlow Inabnet | Dr. Kenneth Bruce Ain | Dr. Debra Lynn Howard |
| Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Surgery | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Nurse Practitioner |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 48 Years of Experience | 35 Years of Experience | 45 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, French, English |
| Lexington , KY | LEXINGTON , KY | Lexington , KY | Lexington , KY |
| Med School: New York Medical College | Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine | Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Philip Alfred Kern has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Philip Alfred Kern has the following 18 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
48 Years Experience
Dr. Philip Alfred Kern holds an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Colorado Health.
Medical School
Graduated from New York Medical College in 1978.
NPI Number
Dr. Kern's NPI number is 1114034170.
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- Dr. Philip Alfred Kern's office is located at 2195 Harrodsburg Rd Ste 125, Lexington, KY, 40504.
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