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Dr. Thomas Kern, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine*
5.0 (5)
Map Pin Small Tulsa, OK
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Thomas Kern, MD

Dr. Thomas Kern, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgery Specialist in Tulsa, OK. They specialize in Orthopedic Sports Medicine, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER and is affiliated with Hillcrest Medical Center. Dr. Kern, completed a residency at The University of Oklahoma. Patients rated Dr. Kern an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Kern works at Practice in Tulsa, OK. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst 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
    University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine
    1111 S Saint Louis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (918) 619-4600
    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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Oupt Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy
    5005 S Darlington Ave, Tulsa, OK 74135 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (918) 619-4600
  3. 3
    Ou Physicians Tulsa Wayman Tisdale Clinic
    591 E 36th St N, Tulsa, OK 74106 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (918) 619-8720
  4. 4
    Hillcrest Medical Center
    1120 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (918) 619-4600

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  • Hillcrest Medical Center

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    About Dr. Thomas Kern, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1386783553
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • The University of Oklahoma - Tulsa, Sports Medicine
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    Residency
    • The University of Oklahoma
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
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    Undergraduate School
    • Brown University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Sports Medicine
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    Dr. Thomas 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.

    Dr. Kern accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Kern. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kern.

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