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Dr. Michael Kern, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
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12 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Michael Kern, MD

Dr. Michael Kern, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Knoxville, TN. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 12 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from CASE WESTERN RESERVE CARE SYSTEM and is affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center and Blount Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Kern an average 1.0 star rating.

Dr. Kern works at Practice in Knoxville, TN with other offices in Sevierville, TN and Maryville, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Knee Ligament Tears and Meniscus Tear along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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
    Orthotennessee Orthotics
    1600 Accelerator Way Ste 200, Knoxville, TN 37920 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 546-2663
  2. 2
    University Orthopedic Surgeons
    1130 Middle Creek Rd Ste 270, Sevierville, TN 37862 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 213-1723
  3. 3
    Orthotennessee Orthotics
    827 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 213-1723
  4. 4
    Orthotennessee Orthotics
    11440 Parkside Dr Ste 110, Knoxville, TN 37934 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 218-9300

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  • University of Tennessee Medical Center
  • Blount Memorial Hospital

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Joint Pain
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Meniscus Tear
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear

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Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Internal Derangement of Knee
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
ACL Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Excision of Femur or Knee
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Labral Repair
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fat Embolism
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement Revision
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Tommy John Surgery
Total Hip Replacement
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 12 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1093071268
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • CASE WESTERN RESERVE CARE SYSTEM
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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