Dr. Ross E. Kerns, MD | POWELL, TN | Oncology

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Dr. Kerns graduated from the East Tennessee State University J H Quillen College of Medicine in 1984. He works in POWELL, TN and 2 other locations and specializes in Oncology and Hematology. Dr. Kerns is affiliated with Parkwest Medical Center, Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center, Starr Regional Medical Center Athens and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.

accepting new patients
4.4

15 Ratings
42 years of experience
speaks English, Chinese
University Of Kentucky Medical Center
6 written reviews
2 specialties
10 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
4 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Kerns' Ratings and Reviews

4.4

15 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 9 Minutes

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Provided follow-up after the visit: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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I had a surgery Summer 2018 whereas they found a stomach tumor and removed it. They referred me to Dr. Kerns to followup just in case they missed anything. A scan showed something and in Dr. Kerns words "assumed" it was cancer still left. He immediately put me on Gleevec, a horrible pill with major side affects. My monthly visits made me question their experience so I went to Emory in Atlanta for a 2nd opinion. Thank God I did. It wasn't cancer but a hematoma or blood clots left from the surgery that had almost already dissipated on it's own. They then immediately sent me for an EGD (scope down mouth to stomach) where it was confirmed a small clot removed with no cancer markers showing! Why didn't Kerns know or do that? Go to a major facility like Emory or Vanderbilt for anything Cancer!

February 21st, 2019

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Takes the time to listen to his patients and you feel he genuinely cares. We need more doctors like him.

September 7th, 2018

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Let me preface this review with the note that I've never left a bad review for a physician . I've had the same PCP all of my adult life and see the same Gyn that delivered both of my children. Dr. Kerns would not take the time to listen to my concerns and told me several times to contact my PCP about my health concerns, that had just surfaced since my cancer diagnosis. After I finally realized I was not getting any help I turned to my Gyn who did lab work and helped me realize that I had been prescribed a treatment to be used for breast cancer in post menopausal patients. I trusted him and he dropped the ball.

March 8th, 2018

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They treat you like family.

February 27th, 2016

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Dr Kerns sees me for CML. He is down to earth and will explain anything that you want to ask about. The staff there is the best!!!!

March 3rd, 2015

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I was in the last stages of Myelofibrosis. Now my blood levels are perfect.

June 26th, 2014

Tennessee Cancer Specialists Powell

7650 DANNAHER DR STE 100POWELL, TN 37849

Tel: (865) 637-9330

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center

7565 Dannaher DrPowell, TN 37849

Tel: (865) 859-8000

Parkwest Medical Center

9352 Park West BlvdKnoxville, TN 37923

Tel: (865) 373-1000


Dr. Ross Eric Kerns, MD	Christopher A Yandell	Hailey Nicole Ray	Madison Faith Fishman
Oncology	Nurse Practitioner	Nurse Practitioner	Nurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.4 (15 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Chinese
POWELL , TN	ALCOA , TN	Knoxville , TN	KNOXVILLE , TN
Med School: East Tennessee State University J H Quillen College Of Medicine
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Anemia
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Hematology
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Myelofibrosis
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Residency

University Of Kentucky Medical Center

Medical School

East Tennessee State University J H Quillen College Of MedicineGraduated in 1984

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Where is Dr. Ross Kerns's office located?: Dr. Ross Kerns's office is located at 7650 DANNAHER DR STE 100, POWELL, TN, 37849.
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