Dr. Caroline Lesley Kerner MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
3400 Civic Center Blvd University Of Pennsy Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Caroline Kerner is a gastroenterologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Kerner specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Kerner performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 2004
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2007
Provider Details
Treatments
- Crohn's Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
- Anemia
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Pain
Professional Memberships
- Member American College of Gastroenterology
- Member American Gastroenterological Association
- Member Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America ,
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