John A Kern, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
University of Virginia School of Medicine	Doctorate	Other	1988

Institution	Focus	Year
Internship - University of Virginia Medical Center	Surgery (General Surgery)	1995
Residency - University of Virginia Medical Center	Thoracic Surgery	1997
Fellowship - University of Virginia Medical Center	Vascular Surgery	1998

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Surgery	Surgery	Not Specified
Vascular Surgery	Surgery	Not Specified
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery	Thoracic Surgery	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on April 25, 2026 -

UVA Health Heart and Vascular Institute - 1215 Lee Street Floor 2

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Comment - “ I feel very confident in the car... ”

I feel very confident in the care I will be receiving. What to expect for my surgery was very well explained. I have complete confidence in Dr. Kern.

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“I feel very confident in the car...”

I feel very confident in the care I will be receiving. What to expect for my surgery was very well explained. I have complete confidence in Dr. Kern.

Anonymous 04/25/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 12, 2026 -

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Comment - “ I am very grateful to be under t... ”

I am very grateful to be under the care of Dr Kern.

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“I am very grateful to be under t...”

I am very grateful to be under the care of Dr Kern.

Anonymous 02/12/2026

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Review by Anonymous on October 14, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Kern and his PA are the best ... ”

Dr Kern and his PA are the best and very professional and knowledgeable. I am so fortunate to them.

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“Dr Kern and his PA are the best ...”

Dr Kern and his PA are the best and very professional and knowledgeable. I am so fortunate to them.

Anonymous 10/14/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 15, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Kern is very attentive and I... ”

Dr. Kern is very attentive and I greatly appreciate him and his Med Student. He is the best!

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“Dr. Kern is very attentive and I...”

Dr. Kern is very attentive and I greatly appreciate him and his Med Student. He is the best!

Anonymous 07/15/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 08, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Kern is the best... ”

Dr Kern is the best

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“Dr Kern is the best...”

Dr Kern is the best

Anonymous 05/08/2025

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Review by Anonymous on March 10, 2026 -

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Very good

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“Very good...”

Very good

Anonymous 03/10/2026

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Review by Anonymous on October 28, 2025 -

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Comment - “ I was very pleased with my docto... ”

I was very pleased with my doctor and his staff

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“I was very pleased with my docto...”

I was very pleased with my doctor and his staff

Anonymous 10/28/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 26, 2025 -

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I'd recommend UVA Hospital to anybody who has similar health issues.

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“I'd recommend UVA Hospital to an...”

I'd recommend UVA Hospital to anybody who has similar health issues.

Anonymous 08/26/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 20, 2025 -

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Comment - “ He is a lifesaver... ”

He is a lifesaver

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“He is a lifesaver...”

He is a lifesaver

Anonymous 05/20/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 29, 2025 -

UVA Health Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Center - 1221 Lee St. 2nd Floor

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Comment - “ Excellent!!... ”

Excellent!!

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“Excellent!!...”

Excellent!!

Anonymous 04/29/2025

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Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon - General, Surgeon - Vascular Surgery

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UVA Health Heart and Vascular Institute

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UVA Health Cardiology, part of Culpeper Medical Center

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Samantha Melady, AGACNP - Nurse Practitioner

Kelly Wozneak, ACNP - Nurse Practitioner

Katharine Wisener, AGACNP - Nurse Practitioner

Lauren Huck, AGACNP - Nurse Practitioner

William Clouse, MD - Surgeon

Mark Roeser, MD - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Aditya Sharma, MD - Internal Medicine Physician, Venous and Lymphatic Medicine Physician

Rita Von Seggern, AGACNP - Nurse Practitioner

Andrew Keller, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Haley Taylor, AG-ACNP - Nurse Practitioner

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