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Dr. Caroline Kerner, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.9 (7)
Map Pin Small Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Caroline Kerner, MD

Dr. Caroline Kerner, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 20 years of experience. They graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine and is affiliated with Pennsylvania Hospital and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Patients rated Dr. Kerner an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Kerner works at Penn GI& The Endoscopy Center in Philadelphia, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Constipation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Abdominal Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem 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
    Penn GI& The Endoscopy Center
    230 W Washington Sq, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 829-3561

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Pennsylvania Hospital
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Constipation
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Abdominal Pain
Crohn's Disease
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Nausea
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Diarrhea
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
All Types of Food Poisoning
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Varices
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Viral Hepatitis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    3.9
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    About Dr. Caroline Kerner, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1588866024
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Wake Forest School of Medicine
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Caroline 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 works at Penn GI& The Endoscopy Center in Philadelphia, PA. View the full address on Dr. Kerner’s profile.

    Dr. Kerner has seen patients for Constipation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Abdominal Pain, 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.

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Kerner. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. 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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