Pediatrics

John Kerner, MD

Professor of Pediatrics; Medical Director, Nutrition Support Team

Palo Alto, CA

John Alan Kerner, MD, is a Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University, specializing in pediatric gastroenterology with a focus on nutritional support for neonates and infants, particularly those with intestinal failure (IF), short bowel syndrome, and complications from total parenteral nutrition (TPN). He serves primarily pediatric patient populations, including neonates in intensive care units and children requiring long-term enteral or parenteral nutrition. As medical director of the n

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
Pediatric Gastroenterology (American Board of Pediatrics)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of California San Francisco School of Medicine (MD, 1973)
Fellowship: Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (Pediatric Gastroenterology)

Years in Practice

50+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2024
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Conditions & Treatments

Pediatric Liver TransplantCeliac DiseaseInflammatory Bowel Disease

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Stanford University Medical Center
Dominican Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Kerner treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Kerner accept ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc. insurance?

John Kerner's public profile lists ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc., Aetna, and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 8 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Kerner practice?

John Kerner practices in Palo Alto, CA with hospital affiliations including Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and Stanford University Medical Center.

What does Dr. Kerner specialize in?

John Kerner is a board-certified pediatrics specialist with focus areas in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

How long has Dr. Kerner been practicing?

John Kerner has 53+ years of clinical experience in pediatrics.

What is Dr. Kerner's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of California San Francisco School of Medicine (MD, 1973); Fellowship: Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (Pediatric Gastroenterology).