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Dr. Paul Kerner, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery*
4.2 (103)
Map Pin Small Oxford, NC
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Paul Kerner, MD

Dr. Paul Kerner, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Oxford, NC. They specialize in Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and is affiliated with Rex Hospital, North Carolina Specialty Hospital, Central Carolina Hospital, Granville Medical Center, Maria Parham Medical Center and WakeMed Raleigh Campus. Dr. Kerner, completed a residency at Drexel University College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Kerner an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Kerner works at EmergeOrtho in Oxford, NC with other offices in Raleigh, NC. 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
    EmergeOrtho
    107 E McClanahan St, Oxford, NC 27565 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 690-8588
  2. 2
    EmergeOrtho
    3100 Duraleigh Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 788-8797
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Rex Hospital
  • North Carolina Specialty Hospital
  • Central Carolina Hospital
  • Granville Medical Center
  • Maria Parham Medical Center
  • WakeMed Raleigh Campus

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Wrist Sprain or Strain
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Medial Epicondylitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Hammer Toe
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Miner's Knee
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Bunion Surgery
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bunion
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Bunionette
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Pointer
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Morton's Neuroma
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sciatica
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tenosynovitis
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Achilles Tenotomy
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Replacement
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Bunionette Surgery
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture Care
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Surgery
Meniscectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1639160393
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Brown University
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Drexel University College of Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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