Dr. Kern

John A. Kern, M.D.

Associate Professor of Surgery
Medical Director of Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory
Department of Surgery
Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

MD 1988, University of Virginia

Clinical Interests:
* Adult cardiac surgery and transplantation
* Aortic pathology
* Cerebral and peripheral vascular disease
* Varicose veins 

Research Interests:
* Lung transplantation and growth
* Vascular physiology
* Spinal cord protection

Patients Most Frequently Seen:
* Coronary artery disease
* Acquired valvular disease
* Thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms
* Peripheral and cerebral vascular disease
* Varicose veins.

Links to learn more about Dr. Kern:
* Physician's Directory
* Public Relations
* New Vascular Services Unit at UVA
* CTSNet CardioThoracic Surgery Network  

Contact Information:
University of Virginia Health System
P.O. Box 800679
Charlottesville, VA  22908
Office:   434-982-4301
Fax:   434-243-5781
Email: jkern@Virginia.edu