Dr. Karen Kern M.D.
Pediatrician
3040 33rd St Metairie LA, 70001About
Dr. Karen Kern is a pediatrician practicing in Metairie, LA. Dr. Kern is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Kern diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Kern can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2011
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Pain
- Ear Wax
- Tonsillitis
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