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Dr. Steven Kern, MD

General Surgery*
4.5 (19)
Map Pin Small Maple Grove, MN
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Steven Kern, MD

Dr. Steven Kern, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Maple Grove, MN. They specialize in General Surgery, has 30 years of experience. They graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and is affiliated with North Memorial Health – Maple Grove Hospital and North Memorial Health – Robbinsdale Hospital. Dr. Kern, completed a residency at Via Christi Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Kern an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Kern works at Practice in Maple Grove, MN with other offices in Minneapolis, MN and Buffalo, MN. They frequently treat conditions like Umbilical Hernia and Incisional Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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. Kern's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Platinum Health LLC
    9825 Hospital Dr Ste 105, Maple Grove, MN 55369 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (763) 780-6699
  2. 2
    Maple Grove Hospital
    9875 Hospital Dr, Maple Grove, MN 55369 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (763) 581-1000
  3. 3
    Office
    3300 Oakdale Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55422 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (763) 520-5200
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    Buffalo Hospital
    303 Catlin St, Buffalo, MN 55313 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (763) 682-5225
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 18:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • North Memorial Health – Maple Grove Hospital
  • North Memorial Health – Robbinsdale Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Umbilical Hernia
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Treatment frequency



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.
Umbilical Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholelithiasis
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Gallbladder Diseases
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adrenalectomy
Appendectomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Mastectomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Single Incision Gallbladder Removal
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • AvMed
    • Beech Street (Multiplan)
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Coventry Health Care
    • First Health
    • HealthPartners
    • Humana
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • MultiPlan
    • PreferredOne
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    4.5
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    Based on 19 ratings
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    1 Star
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    About Dr. Steven Kern, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1922073428
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Via Christi Regional Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Creighton University Medical Center - Saint Joseph
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Creighton University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Creighton University
    Undergraduate School

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    Dr. Steven Kern, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kern is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Kern has seen patients for Umbilical Hernia and Incisional Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kern on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    19 patients have reviewed Dr. Kern. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kern.

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