About
Dr. Karen Kern is a pediatrician in Metairie, Louisiana, board certified in Pediatrics after training at LSU Health Shreveport (LSUHS) - School of Medicine. She practices at Childrens Hospital Medical Practice and Cross Gates Pediatrics, and speaks English.
Dr. Kern treats children with common illnesses including colds, sinus infections and flu, as well as urinary tract infections and symptoms such as cough, fever and sore throat. Her procedures include developmental screening, strep testing, urinalysis and urine culture, pediatric vaccines, screening blood tests, hearing and vision screening, and routine pediatric exams. She forms meaningful relationships with her patients and their families, and believes that sometimes parents and children need someone who understands their concerns.
Conditions Treated
- Common cold
- Cough
- Flu
- Nasal congestion
- Sore throat
- Symptoms of illness
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Common illnesses
- Fever
- Headache
- Sinus infection
- Stomach pain
- Upper respiratory infection (URI)
Specialized Treatments
- Developmental screening
- Hearing screening
- Pediatric vaccines
- Strep test
- Vision screening
- Flu test
- Pediatric screening blood tests
- Routine pediatric exam
- UTI tests
Insurances Accepted
Most common in Louisiana
Others
Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.