Kemp Kernstine, Sr., MD/PhD

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About This Physician

Gender Male
Type of Specialist Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon
Special Expertise
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Esophageal Surgery
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Disease
  • Tracheal Surgery
Admitting Hospital(s) University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
High Performing in Cardiology & Heart Surgery
Nationally Ranked in 2 Specialties
High performing in 10 Specialties
Board Certification(s)
Latest Certification Date(s)
Thoracic Surgery
2004
Surgery
2001
Obtained Medical Degree From Duke University
1982
Residency(ies)
Surgery
Univ Minn Med Ctr
Minneapolis, MN
1983 - 1988
Fellowship(s)
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Brigham & Women's Hosp
Boston, MA
1992 - 1994
Faculty Appointment
Prof
Thoracic Surgery
Univ Tex SW, Dallas
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