Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kerner, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. John Kerner, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Kerner is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kerner’s practice accepts Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kerner’s office at (650) 497-8000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kerner?
Dr. John Kerner, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kerner empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Liver Disease, Nutrition, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Kerner is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Kerner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Kerner board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. John Kerner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Kerner speak?
Dr. Kerner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kerner treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Kerner diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Kerner. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Malabsorption After Surgery
- Intestinal Malabsorption
- After Surgery
- Malabsorption Syndromes
- Postoperative Malabsorption
- Nutrient Absorption Issues After Surgery
- Surgical Malabsorption
- Nutrient Malabsorption
- Digestive Malabsorption
- Malabsorption Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- K912: Postsurgical malabsorption, not elsewhere classified
- K909: Intestinal malabsorption, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Stomach and Duodenum Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastroduodenitis
- Inflamed Stomach and Small Intestine
- Upper GI Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2990: Gastroduodenitis, unspecified, without bleeding
Which procedures does Dr. Kerner perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Kerner may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kerner's office.
Does Dr. Kerner accept my insurance?
Dr. Kerner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kerner accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Kerner in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Harvard Pilgrim
Oscar
Oxford Health Plans
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Where is Dr. Kerner's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Infliximab for the treatment of granulomatous peritonitis.
Digestive diseases and sciences, 2013
Multiple hepatic adenomas in a child with microvillus inclusion disease.
Digestive diseases and sciences, 2013
Evaluation of ethanol lock therapy in pediatric patients on long-term parenteral nutrition.
Nutrition in clinical practice, 2013
ECHINOCANDIN AND ETHANOL LOCK THERAPY TREATMENT OF FUNGAL CATHETER INFECTIONS
PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURL, 2013
Aluminum Exposure in Neotal Patients Using the Le
NUTRIENTS, 2012
An Evolving Case of Concurrent Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 2012
New advances in the magement of children with intestil failure.
JPEN. Jourl of parenteral and enteral nutrition, 2012
Chylous Ascites After Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 2012
Immunophenotyping of Peripheral Eosinophils Demonstrates Activation in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 2011
Reversal of Hepatic and Rel Failure from Sickle Cell Intrahepatic Cholestasis
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 2011
Aluminum in pediatric parenteral nutrition products: measured versus labeled content.
The jourl of pediatric pharmacology and therapeutics : JPPT : the offi, 2011
The use of Omegaven in treating parenteral nutrition-associated liver disease
JOURL OF PERITOLOGY, 2011
Increased Number of Regulatory T Cells in Children With Eosinophilic Esophagitis
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 2010
Increased HLA-DR Expression on Tissue Eosinophils in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 2010
Nickel Toxicity Presenting as Persistent usea and Abdomil Pain
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 2010
Aluminum Content of Parenteral Nutrition in Neotes: Measured Versus Calculated Levels
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 2010
Transcription Factors as Disease Indicators in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Nguyen, T., Gernez, Y., Fuentella, J., Patel, A., Tirouvanziam, R., Re, 2010
Eotaxin and FGF enhance sigling through an extracellular sigl-related kise
Allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology : official jourl of the Cadia, 2010
Liver Abscesses, Pylephlebitis, and Appendicitis in an Adolescent Male
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 2009
Diversion Colitis in a 19-Year
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 2009
Refeeding Syndrome
PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 2009
Identifying Eosinophilic Esophagitis through Evaluation of Plasma Biomarkers
Joh, J., Huang, J., Nguyen, T., Vishwaath, N., Patel, A., Fuentebella,, 2009
Aluminum exposure from pediatric parenteral nutrition: Meeting the new FDA regulation
JOURL OF PARENTERAL AND ENTERAL NUTRITION, 2008
Alteplase for the treatment of central venous catheter occlusion in children
JOURL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGY, 2006
The use of IV fat in neotes.
Nutrition in clinical practice, 2006
Parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis related to parental care.
Nutrition in clinical practice, 2006
Hepatic infantile hemangioendothelioma with unusual manifestations
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 2006
Treatment of catheter occlusion in pediatric patients
JOURL OF PARENTERAL AND ENTERAL NUTRITION, 2006
Gastrointestil manifestations of food allergies in pediatric patients.
Nutrition in clinical practice, 2005
Copper deficiency during parenteral nutrition: a report of four pediatric cases.
Nutrition in clinical practice, 2004
A practical guideline for calculating parenteral nutrition cycles.
Nutrition in clinical practice, 2003
A gastroenterologist's approach to failure to thrive
PEDIATRIC ANLS, 2000
Growth in human milk-fed very low birth weight infants receiving a new human milk fortifier
ANLS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM, 2000
Clinical pathway for pediatric parenteral nutrition.
Nutrition in clinical practice, 1997
INTRAVENOUS AMITRIPTYLINE IN PEDIATRICS
JOURL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MAGEMENT, 1995
EVOLVING ASYMMETRIC HYPERTROPHIC PYLORIC
PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY, 1995
FORMULA ALLERGY AND INTOLERANCE
GASTROENTEROLOGY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 1995
THE EFFECT OF NUTRITIOL ADDITIVES ON ANTIINFECTIVE FACTORS IN HUMAN-MILK
CLINICAL PEDIATRICS, 1994
IMPROVED GROWTH AND DISEASE
JOURL OF PARENTERAL AND ENTERAL NUTRITION, 1992
EFFECTS OF MICROWAVE-RADIATION ON ANTIINFECTIVE FACTORS IN HUMAN-MILK
PEDIATRICS, 1992
Anthropometry and bilirubin production.
Jourl of peritology, 1991
MICROVILLOUS INCLUSION DISEASE - THE IMPORTANCE OF ELECTRON-MICROSCOPY FOR DIAGNOSIS
AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGICAL PATHOLOGY, 1991
TESTING THE PSYCHOGENIC VOMITING DIAGNOSIS - 4 PEDIATRIC-PATIENTS
AMERICAN JOURL OF DISEASES OF CHILDREN, 1991
CARBON-MONOXIDE PRODUCTION BY NONBACTERIAL SOURCES AFTER HEME FEEDING OF NEOTAL RATS
BIOLOGY OF THE NEOTE, 1990
REGULATION OF INTESTIL ONTOGENY BY INTRALUMIL NUTRIENTS
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 1990
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BREATH AND TOTAL-BODY HYDROGEN EXCRETION RATES IN NEOTES
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 1988
VITAMIN-A INTOXICATION PRESENTING WITH ASCITES AND A NORMAL VITAMIN-A LEVEL
WESTERN JOURL OF MEDICINE, 1988
Posttal somatic growth in very low birth weight infants on supplemental peripheral parenteral
Jourl of pediatric & perital nutrition, 1988
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BREATH AND TOTAL HYDROGEN EXCRETION RATES IN NEOTES
Modler, S., Kerner, J. A., Castillo, R. O., Vreman, H. J., Stevenson, , 1988
EFFECTS OF MICROWAVE THAWING (MT) ON ANTIINFECTIVE FACTORS IN HUMAN-MILK (HM)
Kerner, J. A., Quan, R., Yang, C., LEWISTON, N., Sunshine, P., Stevens, 1987
High serum vitamin E levels in premature infants receiving MVI-Pediatric.
Jourl of pediatric & perital nutrition, 1987
HEPATIC-FAILURE FOLLOWING INGESTION OF MULTIPLE DOSES OF ACETAMINOPHEN IN A YOUNG-CHILD
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 1986
THE TURE OF MATURATIOL DECLINE OF INTESTIL LACTASE ACTIVITY
BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA, 1985
THE EFFECT OF ADDITIVES ON ANTI-INFECTIVE FACTORS IN HUMAN-MILK (HM)
Quan, R., Rubinstein, S., LEWISTON, N. J., Sunshine, P., Kerner, J. A., 1985
INTESTIL FLORA IN THE 2ND WEEK OF LIFE IN HOSPITALIZED PRETERM INFANTS FED STORED FROZEN BREAST
CLINICAL PEDIATRICS, 1985
BILIRUBIN BINDING IN THE PLASMA OF NEWBORNS - CRITICAL
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH, 1984
CALCIUM AND PHOSPHORUS IN NEOTAL PARENTERAL-NUTRITION SOLUTIONS
JOURL OF PARENTERAL AND ENTERAL NUTRITION, 1983
ON THE MECHANISM OF NORMAL INTESTIL LACTASE DECLINE IN THE POSTWEANED MAMMAL
TSUBOI, K. K., DHARLINGUE, A., Kwong, L. K., Stevenson, D. K., Kerner,, 1983
BREATH HYDROGEN ALYSIS - A REVIEW OF THE METHODOLOGIES AND CLINICAL-APPLICATIONS
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 1983
MACROSOMIA - CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES
JOURL OF PEDIATRICS, 1982
EVIDENCE FOR THE POSSIBLE RELATIONSHIP OF NEOTAL SKINFOLD THICKNESS TO MATERL GLUCOSE
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 1982
BREATH HYDROGEN IN PRETERM INFANTS - CORRELATION WITH CHANGES IN BACTERIAL
JOURL OF PEDIATRICS, 1982
A SENSITIVE ALYTICAL APPARATUS FOR MEASURING HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
ALYTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY, 1982
A SENSITIVE ALYTICAL APPARATUS FOR MEASURING HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 1982
ORAL CORRECTION OF ESSENTIAL FATTY-ACID DEFICIENCY IN CYSTIC-FIBROSIS
JOURL OF PARENTERAL AND ENTERAL NUTRITION, 1981
MONITORING INTRAVENOUS FAT EMULSIONS IN NEOTES WITH THE FATTY-ACID SERUM-ALBUMIN MOLAR RATIO
JOURL OF PARENTERAL AND ENTERAL NUTRITION, 1981
LATE MORBIDITY AMONG SURVIVORS OF NECROTIZING ENTEROCOLITIS
PEDIATRICS, 1980
USE OF THE CONJUGATED POLYENE FATTY-ACID, PARIRIC ACID, IN ASSAYING FATTY-ACIDS IN SERUM OR PLASMA
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY, 1980
FAMILIAL INTRACTABLE SECRETORY DIARRHEA
Kerner, J. A., Sunshine, P., 1980
PARENTERAL-ALIMENTATION
SEMIRS IN PERITOLOGY, 1979
USE OF SKINFOLD THICKNESS (SFT) AND MID UPPER
Kerner, J. A., HATTNER, J. A., Sunshine, P., 1979
IMPACT OF GRIEF - RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF FAMILY FUNCTION FOLLOWING LOSS OF A CHILD WITH CYSTIC
JOURL OF CHRONIC DISEASES, 1979
What is Dr. Kerner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kerner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255474342.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kerner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kerner
What is Dr. John Kerner's specialty?
Dr. Kerner is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Palo Alto, CA. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Kerner to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Kerner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kerner is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is John Kerner accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. John Kerner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Kerner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kerner's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Kerner?
Please contact Dr. Kerner's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Kerner have?
Dr. John Kerner is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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