Samuel Kerns, MD
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Specialty: Otolaryngology-General
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Primary Location: 6270 N Ridge Rd (35 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English
Office Locations
UH Lake West Physician Pavilion (12 mi.)
36060 Euclid Ave
Ste 201
Willoughby, OH 44094
216-844-6000
UH TriPoint Physician Pavilion (22 mi.)
7580 Auburn Rd
Ste 103
Concord, OH 44077
216-844-6000
Biography: Samuel Kerns, MD
Expertise
Certifications & Memberships
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Education
Residency | Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology - Loyola University Medical Center (2004 - 2008)
Internship | General Surgery
General Surgery - Loyola University Medical Center (2003 - 2004)
Medical Education
Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine (2003)
Undergraduate
Case Western Reserve University (1999)
About
Samuel C. Kerns, MD, is a board-certified ENT specialist. He completed his undergraduate degree at Case Western Reserve University in 1999, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Dr. Kerns obtained his medical degree from Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in 2003. He then joined Loyola University Medical Center, where he completed an internship in General Surgery (2003 – 2004) and a residency in Otolaryngology (2004 – 2008).
Dr. Kerns’ medical interests include nasal and sinus disease, hearing loss, pediatric patients, and neck masses. In his personal time, Dr. Kerns enjoys spending time with his family, listening to music and following Cleveland’s sports teams.
Patient Experience Reviews
Very informative. Explained everything to my satisfaction.
Dr. Kerns is an excellent doctor. I actually look forward to seeing him.
Dr kerns is very dedicated to finding the root of my problem. His attention and devotion speaks volumes about his skills and caring. I feel lucky to have such a good doctor
Excellent physician and staff. Excellent care!
Good
It was refreshing to see Dr. Kerns. I feel in the past I have not been taken seriously with my health concerns with other providers. He was very knowledgeable and seemed to genuinely want to help me find the solution for my health issues.
I could not ask for better.
I really appreciated the kindness and interest Dr. Kerns had. ***
MY FAMILY HAS BEEN GOING TO THIS PRACTICE FOR 42 YEARS, STARTING WITH MY DAUGHTER AND NOW ALL OF MY GREAT CHILDREN WILL GO
Dr. Kerns is an outstanding doctor who is excellent with ***
Dr Kerns is the best ENT I have come across besides Dr Stepnick at Case in Cleveland. He understands and respects my extensive ENT history and me as a person. He truly listens to me instead of dismissing my questions unlike all the other university physicians I have regretfully had to deal with. This will be the ONLY uh doctor I will retain. EVER. He leaves and I will follow.
Dr. Kerns is very personable and explained everything very well to not only me, but to my daughter as well. He is thorough and efficient and the office is very accommodating. Highly recommend!
I found Dr. Kerns most helpful in dealing with my medical issues.
Excellent appt. Learned about the situation I came in for.
Seeing a ENT was something I kept putting off so glad I finally followed up with this and Dr Kerns
Dr Kerns has done a great job in caring for me in what became a somewhat chronic issue and managed to see it through. Hopefully, we're at the end of the issue.
Very good
Post card will be sent for next year appointment and follow up ultrasound.Dr Kerns is a very good physician, very good with people and a good listener. Also has a good sense of humor. He is one of the best doctors I have ever seen.
Dr. Kerns is professional, knowledgeable and solution-oriented.
Dr, Kerns was the "best"!
Dr. Kerns was great. He was very thorough and explained things very well to my daughter. We got answers to her problem and a treatment plan that is very reasonable. Highly recommend Dr. Kerns!
I saw Dr Kerns for an ongoing problem that we are addressing on a regular basis. On this last visit I brought up another problem I was concerned with. He took me seriously, checked on the problem, and came up with an immediate course of action. After this his staff scheduled a follow-up appointment to check on problem moving forward.
Love, Love Dr. Kern. He is a very respectful, kind and knowledgeable doctor and I have referred several friends/family to him. Office staff is very nice too!
Everything went well with this visit and I'm satisfied. Thanks.
Dr. Samuel Kerns is one of the best doctors I have ever seen! He is kind, informative and takes excellent care of me. The staff is friendly and courteous. I feel blessed to have been seen and cared for by Dr. Kerns all these years!
Dr Kerns is great!
My first visit with Dr. Kerns was a positive experience. Professional and friendly atmosphere. Listen to my explanation of my issues in helping to come to a conclusion of my medical problem. Took immediate steps in office and doing follow up testing.
Dr Kearns was great ***
My experience with Dr. Samuel C. Kerns was GREAT!!!. I REALLY LIKE him, as a doctor and I will keep on seeing him. I think he is an EXCELLENT doctor and I am VERY COMFORTABLE with him.
All I had done was have my ears cleaned so all these questions are not applicable.
I was so impressed with Dr. Kerns. He had a kind, gentle demeanor and took time to talk directly to my daughter and explain everything he was doing. My daughter and I both left the office chatting about the positive experience. I've already sung his accolades to many others!
Good best experience
My follow up visit was very good. Dr Kerns is personable and easy to talk to. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.
Dr. Kerns and staff always give me the time and attention I need/deserve.
Dr Kerns was very good and explained everything to me
Dr kern is a wonderful doctor. Always look forward to seeiing him, only thing wondered why they did not do a blood pressure check but had toWeigh you
Dr Stearns was very thorough and polite and is really concerned about the next step and that is going for MRI. We need check and make sure and be positive that there is nothing going wrong in my brain from the dizziness I am experiencing. I feel we are on the right track. I wish all the doctors were like him.
Dr. Kern always provides excellent care.
Dr Kerns good Dr.
Dr Kearns is very good at explaining the situation
Dr. Kerns seemed very genuine. He also explained things in a 1,2,3 step fashion which helped me. He gave me good information and education.
Excellent experience with entire staff and Dr Kern very friendly and professional
Great Dr Kerns is Awsome
No concerns with Dr. Kerns whatsoever, ***
Dr. Kerns is an excellent caring doctor.
The doctor is always pleasant and make suggestions on what changes I need to make to better my health
Provider is experienced, personable and very professional.
Very good experience
Dr. Kerns is very calm, reassuring, thorough, and pleasant. He explains everything he is doing, and talks the patient through the exam. He did a scope to view my vocal cords, and It was much easier and less uncomfortable than I expected! He really Is concerned about his patients, and even though he is very busy in the office he takes his time with his patients.
I WAS QUITE IMPRESSED WITH MY CARE AND during the call for appointment care . The scheduler got me in to see the doctor quickly and made the appointment in *** less than a mile from my home. Very convenient
Very good
Dr Kerns is the best!!!
Good
Pleazed how everything wen
Was referred to Dr. Kerns by the ***. Really enjoyed seeing Dr. Kerns. ***
Doc was great!
Dr. Kerns is patient, pleasant and approachable every time I have an appointment.
Dr.Kerns is an excellent doctor. I felt so much better after seeing him and put my mind at ease!!!!
Good. Very professional.
Love Dr Kerns he's wonderful and caring and takes his time with you
I LOVE Doctor Samuel C. Kerns!!!. I CANNOT SAY ONE BAD THING ABOUT HIM!!!. He gets a HIGH MARK from me!!!. I will continue, seeing him, INDEFINITELY!!!.
Dr Kearns is very professional and knowledgeable!
Dr Kerns and staff were excellent. They fit me in the same week I called. Dr Kerns has excellent bed side manner. Very professional
Dr Kerns is probably THE BEST ENT in our area. He had always treats me and my family with the most respect and compassion than the majority of other university providers. I have recommended him to everyone who needs a ENT and will continue to do so. I appreciate Dr Kerns very much.
Dr Kerns was fantastic. Very attentive to what I had to say regarding my symptoms and was knowledgeable about what he was doing. I really appreciated that he was so thorough and kind.
Dr. Kerns is the best ENT I've ever had. He's outstanding. He listens, provides insight, just all-around excellent.
Everything was very good. Dr. Kerns is easy to talk to and he is very thorough and professional.
Excellent Doctor!
The wait time was minimal, the provider explained my medical issues and listened to all my concerns. I received Quality care!!
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As of December 31, 2016, Samuel Kerns did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.