Dr. Michael Kerner, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Springfield, NJ and has been practicing for 42 years. He graduated from Wake Forest University School Of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard in 1971 and specializes in gastroenterology.Read his story
Associates in Digestive Diseases
25 Morris Ave
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 467-1313
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerihealth
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- EmblemHealth
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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Top Care Areas
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Diarrhea
very high
more than 93% of peers
Gastrointestinal Diseases
high
more than 89% of peers
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
high
more than 85% of peers
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Dr. Kerner's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Kerner "Am listed in Castle and Connolly and Inside New Jersey in list of Best Doctors. I am a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology and American College of Physicians and am a member of the American Gastroenterology Association, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the New Jersey Endoscopy Society and the New York Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy."
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Kerner "Our office practice includes respect for our patients and a caring attitude. We value our patients input and support their decision concerning the treatment plan and encouraging patients to be involved in all aspects of their care. "
1 Specialties
- Gastroenterology
2 Board Certifications
- GastroenterologyAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
72 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anal Prolapse
- Anemia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Benign Tumor
- Blood Disorders
- Cancer
- Celiac Disease
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Cirrhosis
- Colon Cancer
- Constipation
- Dehydration
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dysentery
- Dysphagia
- Enteritis
- Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Ulcer
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagitis
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
- Gastroparesis
- Heartburn
- Hemochromatosis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis B - Immune Response
- Hepatitis C
- Hernia
- Ileus
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intestinal Ischemia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Malnutrition
- Nausea
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Stomal Ulcer
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Viral Enteritis
- Viral Hepatitis
- Vomiting Disorders
Less
8 Procedures
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
- Fecal Impaction Removal
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Liver Biopsy
- Manometry
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for New Jersey.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Rutgers University / New Brunswick CampusUndergraduate School | Graduated 1967
- Wake Forest University School Of Medicine, Medical Center BoulevardMedical School | Graduated 1971
- Manhattan Va HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1972
- Nyu Med Center Manhattan Va HoResidency Hospital | Completed 1974
- Manhattan Va Bellevue HospitalFellowship Hospital | Completed 1976
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Kerner has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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