Steven J. Kern, MD, FACS

Steven Kern, MD, FACS, said he chose to become a surgeon because he enjoys the technical nature of the work, including the problem-solving process and helping people through the transition of surgical illnesses. He enjoys working at Specialists in General Surgery because he believes the surgeons and staff are second to none. “Their dedication, genuine concern for our patients, and abilities are inspiring,” he said. In his spare time, Dr. Kern enjoys music, origami, and endurance sports.

Special Medical Interests:

• Robotic surgery
• Gallbladder Surgery
• Hernia Surgery
• Surgery for Esophageal Reflux

Education:

• BS in biology, Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.
• MD degree, Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.
• Internship: Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.
• Residency: University of Kansas, Wichita, Kan.

Certifications:

• Board certified in general surgery, American Board of Surgery
• Advanced Trauma Life Support instructor

Memberships:

American College of Surgeons

Leadership:

• Medical Director and Board Chair, North Memorial Ambulatory Surgery Center

Awards:

• Spirit of Creighton
• Alpha Omega Alpha
• Best Doctor for Women, Minnesota Monthly Magazine, 2011, 2013, 2014
• Top Doctor, Minnesota Monthly Magazine, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
• Maple Leaf Award

Community Involvement:

• Active at St. Vincent de Paul church; musician and vocalist
• Active at Totino-Grace High School

Volunteer as a surgeon for:

• Hospital Bon Samaritain, Limbe, Haiti
• Institute for Latin America Concern Hernia Program for hernia and hydrocele repair, Santiago de los Cabballeros, Dominican Republic
• Hernia Help Now, Ouanaminthe, Haiti
• Common Hope, Surgical Procedures, Antigua, Guatemala
• Obras Sociales del Hermano Pedro