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Karen Kern

Karen Kern, MD

Pediatrics

Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
Video Visit
Need help scheduling? Call 504.887.6355

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Children 0-11
  • Teens 12-17
  • Young Adults 18-21

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Karen Kern

I specialize in Pediatrics. I became a healthcare provider because of the opportunity to have a positive impact on my patients' healthcare. My patients can count on me to provide extraordinary care because of the meaningful relationships I form with my patients and their families. My little something extra: Empathy ñ sometimes all a patient or a parent needs is to talk to someone who understands their concerns.

Insurances Accepted

Video

Locations

  1. Children's Hospital Pediatrics (Pelican Pediatrics) - Kingman St.
  2. Children's Pediatrics - LaPlace

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 2014
  • Medical Education: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport, 2011

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

83 ratings, 13 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Karen Kern is a wonderful provider and I would recommend her to friends and family.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    All people in the office are super helpful and listen well and if there are any issues with logins and whatnot on the MyChart, they were so helpful in getting everything sorted out for us.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    The service was excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Thorough and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/6/2025

    From the front desk to the nurse [nurse name] to Dr. Kern, everyone was pleasant, patient, and helpful. All of my concerns were addressed!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Thank ya'll for all you do!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    The doctor was very friendly. The staff was very friendly and polite. They listened to everything I had to say. Great job. Keep up the good work.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    Very professional and friendly, answered any questions we had or worries.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Pelican Pediatrics is somewhere that I've brought my daughter for the past six years. I trust them completely. And Dr. Kern has been seeing her for the past, I believe five of those six years. Um, I trust her completely. She's an awesome doctor. She is, um, very attentive. She helps me to understand everything. She, um, She makes sure that [patients name] is taken care of in every way, shape and form. She makes sure that there's referrals given out to wherever [patients name] needs to be seen and all of her health care is done properly by Dr. Kern. And I really appreciate her very much.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    Everyone at this office is just amazing! They are always in my experience giving 100% and that rare these days.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/4/2025

    Very good medical care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/11/2025

    Verry satisfied

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/11/2025

    The office staff was extremely welcoming and inviting. They were very informative and assisted me with checking in quickly and promptly. I also appreciated the staff member who came in to do [patient name's] workup. She was very knowledgeable and took my concerns seriously. The doctor arrived quickly and promptly as well and was able to address all of my concerns with my child.