
Insurance
Insurance plans are subject to change. View insurance plans accepted at each hospital and by each NMHC physician group.Practice Focus Areas
- Complex Sinonasal and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
- Sinus Surgery
- Sinusitis
- Skull Base Surgery
- Sleep Apnea Surgery
- Tonsil and Adenoid Disorders
- Tonsillitis
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College - 1985
- Residency:
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Wayne State University School of Medicine - 1990
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Board Certifications
- American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Physician Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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503 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
February 25, 2022
5.0 star star star star starsuggested a plan of care not considered by other docs. Good explanations and gave sample med before prescribing. Wants to follow up. Good sense of humor always helps. I noticed he reviewed My Chart notes from prev docs and was prepared re my concerns and previous treatments.
February 11, 2022
5.0 star star star star starConsumate pro!, Efficient, efffective and easy to work with from diagnosis through discussion of options and what ultimately was a successful surgery. 👊💪ðŸ‘ðŸ‘So good I will likely never come back.
October 29, 2021
5.0 star star star star starHe is working with me slowly to resolve the issues rather than rushing to do surgery that may not solve the problem. He answers my questions and makes good recommendations on treating my symptoms.
October 06, 2021
5.0 star star star star starHe is very professional in his manner and communicates very well the diagnosis and treatment. He is one of the highest educated/trained ENT Specialists in the USA. He deserves much recognition for his research efforts.
September 17, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Kern is very professional and knowledgeable. My procedure went extremely well and he did his best to dispel my worries. After my post-op appointment I wish I could have spent more time on my questions.
August 29, 2021
5.0 star star star star starReally good experience this time around. Dr. Kern took plenty of time to discuss all my options with me and did not pressure me into making any particular choice. Felt like a very objective conversation.
August 04, 2021
5.0 star star star star starMy whole life, I've been saying that there must be some reason I can't breathe through my nose. Today, Dr. Kern completely validated me AND put me on a treatment plan. He was kind, knowledgeable and forthcoming.
July 16, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Kern was very personable. He ordered a CT Scan for me that was conducted asap without any issues. Afterwards, Dr Kern explained the results of the scan with me on his monitor. Finding no issues, he suggested a referral to me and thanked me for coming.
May 29, 2021
2.0 star star star_border star_border star_borderDr. Kern was 45 min late for the appointment. Dr. Kern spent very little time explaining the treatment plan and I'm actually left with many questions about the next steps in my care.
Disclosures
Industry Relationships
Ownership or Investment Interests
Faculty member had an ownership or investment interest in the following companies
- Lyra Therapeutics, Inc.
Consulting / Related Activities
Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities
- GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
- Guidepoint Global, LLC
- HSC Acquisition, LLC
- ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company
- Lyra Therapeutics (frmly 480 Biomedical Inc.)
- Lyra Therapeutics, Inc.
- Medtronic, Inc.
- University of California, San Francisco
Service on Board of Directors
Faculty member served in a fiduciary capacity, such as a board member/director, officer, or trustee, for the following companies or other entities
- Lyra Therapeutics, Inc.
External Professional Relationships
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