Bryan Kerner, DO
Assistant Professor of AnesthesiologyCards
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Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Director of Regional Anesthesia for Bridgeport Hospitals, Regional Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine; Medical Director (Interim), Bridgeport Hospital, Milford Campus, Anesthesiology
Biography
Bryan Kerner, DO, is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Yale University School of Medicine on the Academic Clinician Track. He is a practicing anesthesiologist with clinical expertise in regional anesthesia, perioperative quality and safety, and enhanced recovery pathways. Dr. Kerner holds leadership roles across the Yale New Haven Health System, including Director of Regional Anesthesia at Bridgeport Hospital and Medical Director of the Milford Campus.
As the inaugural Director of Regional Anesthesia at Bridgeport Hospital, Dr. Kerner designed, implemented, and scaled a comprehensive regional anesthesia program that standardized care delivery, expanded access to advanced analgesic techniques, and improved patient-centered outcomes across inpatient and ambulatory settings. His work includes development of system-wide quality dashboards, standardized protocols, and post-procedure follow-up processes, as well as leadership in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways for colorectal surgery, mastectomy, lumbar fusion spine surgery, and total shoulder arthroplasty. He has also played a key role in system-level patient safety initiatives, including redesign of regional anesthesia time-out processes following serious safety events and participation in regulatory response and corrective action planning.
Dr. Kerner maintains an active commitment to education and faculty development. He provides instruction and mentorship in regional anesthesia techniques for physician faculty, trainees, and perioperative staff. He is a longitudinal mentor to aspiring anesthesiologists through the American Society of Anesthesiologists Mentoring Program, the Yale FORCE initiative, and the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University Mentorship Program.
In addition to his academic and clinical roles, Dr. Kerner contributes to community education and public outreach. He was featured as a subject matter expert on Your Healthcare, a Connecticut Public Television program, where he provided education on anesthesia care and the perioperative patient experience, with the goal of improving public understanding and reducing patient anxiety surrounding surgery.
His scholarly interests focus on regional anesthesia, patient safety, and perioperative care of older adults. Dr. Kerner has presented nationally on anesthesia-related safety topics and has an invited educational article approved for publication in the Society for the Advancement of Geriatric Anesthesia (SAGA) newsletter entitled Regional Anesthesia in the Geriatric Population. He also serves on national committees within the American Osteopathic College of Anesthesologists, contributing to strategic planning and advocacy efforts within the specialty.
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Anesthesiology
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Education & Training
- Fellowship: Regional Anesthesiology
- University of Washington (2020)
- Residency
- Mount Sinai Medical Center (2019)
- Chief Resident
- Mount Sinai Medical Center (2019)
- Internship
- Broward Health Medical Center (2016)
- DO
- Nova Southeastern University (2015)
- BA
- University of Maryland, Economics
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Teaching & Mentoring
Clinical Care
Overview
Bryan Kerner, DO, is an anesthesiologist and assistant professor of anesthesiology at Yale School of Medicine. He provides anesthesia care for patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures and has special expertise in regional anesthesia, which can help control pain, reduce the need for opioids, and support smoother recovery after surgery.
Dr. Kerner holds leadership roles within the Yale New Haven Health System and is actively involved in improving the quality and safety of surgical care. He helped develop and expand regional anesthesia programs across multiple hospitals, focusing on safe, consistent pain management and a positive patient experience. He also participates in patient safety initiatives designed to reduce errors and ensure high standards of care.
In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Kerner is dedicated to education and communication. He teaches physicians, nurses, and anesthesia trainees, and serves as a mentor to medical students and residents interested in anesthesiology. He has also contributed to community education as a featured physician on Your Healthcare, a Connecticut Public Television program, where he explained anesthesia care and the surgical experience in an effort to reduce patient anxiety and improve understanding.
Dr. Kerner has a particular interest in caring for older adults and tailoring anesthesia plans to each patient’s individual needs. He has shared his expertise nationally on anesthesia safety and pain management and has written an invited educational article on regional anesthesia in older patients for a national professional society.
Dr. Kerner believes that clear communication, thoughtful planning, and attention to comfort are essential parts of safe anesthesia care. He works closely with patients, families, surgeons, and nursing teams to ensure each patient’s experience before, during, and after surgery is as safe and comfortable as possible.
Clinical Specialties
Board Certifications
Anesthesiology
- Certification Organization
- AB of Anesthesiology
- Latest Certification Date
- 2021
- Original Certification Date
- 2021
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