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Dr. Bruce Kerner, MD

General Surgery
2.9 (25)
Map Pin Small Columbus, OH
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Bruce Kerner, MD

Dr. Bruce Kerner, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Columbus, OH. They specialize in General Surgery, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine Science/The Chicago Medical School and is affiliated with Riverside Methodist Hospital and OhioHealth Grant Medical Center. Dr. Kerner, completed a residency at North Shore University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Kerner an average 2.9 star rating.

Dr. Kerner works at Practice in Columbus, OH. They frequently treat conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain and Colorectal Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kerner's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    4882 E Main St Ste 220, Columbus, OH 43213 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 864-1000
  2. 2
    Central Ohio Colon and Rectal Ctr Inc.
    5965 E Broad St Ste 120, Columbus, OH 43213 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 864-1000
  3. 3
    Grant Medical Education Clinics Transitions of Care Clinic
    393 E Town St Ste 116, Columbus, OH 43215 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 566-9108

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Riverside Methodist Hospital
  • OhioHealth Grant Medical Center

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Treatment frequency



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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy Chevron Icon
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags Chevron Icon
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage) Chevron Icon
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Adrenal Gland Cancer Chevron Icon
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Umbilical Hernia Chevron Icon
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Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn Chevron Icon
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Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine) Chevron Icon
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Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy) Chevron Icon
Excision of Anal Tags Chevron Icon
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer Chevron Icon
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Hernia Repair Chevron Icon
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Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary Chevron Icon
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Open Appendectomy Chevron Icon
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Procetectomy With Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
Proctectomy Chevron Icon
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft) Chevron Icon
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
Salpingo Oopherectomy Chevron Icon
Sphincterotomy Chevron Icon
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance Chevron Icon
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    2.9
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    Based on 25 ratings
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    About Dr. Bruce Kerner, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1659357333
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • UMDNJ/Rw Johnson Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • North Shore University Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • St Vincent Hospital Med Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine Science/The Chicago Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Bruce Kerner, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kerner is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Kerner has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Kerner has seen patients for Anal or Rectal Pain and Colorectal Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kerner on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Kerner. The overall rating for this provider is 2.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kerner.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Kerner, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Kerner appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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