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Dr. Matthew Kern, MD

Neurosurgery*
3.9 (63)
Map Pin Small Panama City, FL
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35 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Matthew Kern, MD

Dr. Matthew Kern, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Panama City, FL. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Saint George's University School Of Medicine|UMDNJ/SOM and is affiliated with HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital. Dr. Kern, completed a residency at University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Kern an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Kern works at Practice in Panama City, FL with other offices in Port Jefferson Station, NY, Pensacola, FL and Patchogue, NY. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kern's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Gulf Coast Medical Center Primary Care LLC
    2202 State Ave Ste 207, Panama City, FL 32405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (850) 772-0680
  2. 2
    Port Jefferson
    1500 Route 112 Ste 8A, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 828-3001
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
  3. 3
    West Florida Dialysis
    8333 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32514 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (850) 474-8000
  4. 4
    West Neurosurgical Specialists
    2120 E Johnson Ave Ste 106, Pensacola, FL 32514 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (850) 494-6003
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  5. 5
    Patchogue
    55 Medford Ave Unit E, Patchogue, NY 11772 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 569-8325

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  • HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1265507024
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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    Residency
    • University of New Mexico School of Medicine
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    • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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    Medical Education
    • Saint George's University School Of Medicine|UMDNJ/SOM
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    • Neurosurgery
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