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Dr. Ross Kerns, MD

Medical Oncology*
3.2 (13)
Map Pin Small Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ross Kerns, MD

Dr. Ross Kerns, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Knoxville, TN. They specialize in Medical Oncology, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES and is affiliated with Starr Regional Medical Center Athens, Fort Loudoun Medical Center, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center, Sweetwater Hospital Association and Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Kerns an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Kerns works at Practice in Knoxville, TN with other offices in Athens, TN and Powell, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Anemia, Neutropenia and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Kerns' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Tennessee Cancer Specialists Pllc
    9957 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 693-2255
  2. 2
    Tennessee Cancer Specialists
    1031 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37303 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 693-2255
  3. 3
    Positively Beautiful Boutique & Gifts
    7551 DANNAHER DR, Powell, TN 37849 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 637-9330
  4. 4
    Tennessee Cancer Specialists Pllc
    7650 Dannaher Dr Ste 100, Powell, TN 37849 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 637-9330

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Starr Regional Medical Center Athens
  • Fort Loudoun Medical Center
  • Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
  • Parkwest Medical Center
  • Sweetwater Hospital Association
  • Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center

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Anemia
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Neutropenia
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Bone Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Liver Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Melanoma
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Prostate Cancer
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Multilineage Dysplasia
Adult T-Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Negative
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Bladder Cancer
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carcinoid Syndrome
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Chordoma
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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Duodenal Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Extramedullary Plasmacytoma
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3B
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypothalamus Cancer
Illeum Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Meningiomas
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Mixed-Cellularity Hodgkins Lymphoma
Mycosis Fungoides
Nodular Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Ovarian Cancer
Penile Cancer
Penile Carcinoma
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Reticulosarcoma
Salivary Gland Cancer
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cancer Screening
Oral Cancer Screening
Skin Screenings
Thoracentesis
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    About Dr. Ross Kerns, MD

    Specialties*
    • Medical Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1023018728
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Ross Kerns, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kerns is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Kerns has seen patients for Anemia, Neutropenia and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kerns on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Kerns. The overall rating for this provider is 3.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kerns.

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