Bryan Kerner, DO
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Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Director of Regional Anesthesia for Bridgeport Hospitals, Regional Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine; Medical Director (Interim), Anesthesiology
Biography
Dr. Bryan Kerner is a distinguished board-certified Anesthesiologist, specializing in Regional Anesthesiology. With a wealth of expertise, Dr. Kerner offers a comprehensive range of anesthesia services, spanning from general to orthopedic, oncologic, plastics, obstetric, gynecologic procedures, and more. As the inaugural Director of Regional Anesthesia at Bridgeport Hospital, he spearheads a dedicated team that administers thousands of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks annually. Dr. Kerner is passionate about his work developing system-wide clinical care pathways and ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) protocols, aimed at optimizing patient outcomes in the perioperative period. Passionate about patient care, Dr. Kerner actively engages in educating both peers and the public. He has presented at numerous national conferences and was recently featured on the TV segment "Your Healthcare," where he shared expertise on anesthesia-related topics.
Dr. Kerner's academic journey includes fellowship training in regional anesthesiology at the University of Washington. He also served as an Acting Instructor of Anesthesiology at Harborview Medical Center, renowned trauma and burn care center in Seattle. Prior to this, he completed his anesthesia training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, FL, where he was named chief resident.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Kerner finds solace in family time, cherishing moments with his wife and three young daughters, cooking, playing tennis, traveling and indulging in his passion for snowboarding and spending time in the mountains.
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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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Clinical Care
Overview
Bryan Kerner, DO, is an anesthesiologist who specializes in regional anesthesiology for a range of procedures, including orthopedic, oncologic, plastic, obstetric, and gynecologic surgeries. He offers care designed to reduce pain and enhance patient comfort with techniques such as ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, which help relieve discomfort during and after surgery.
As an assistant professor of anesthesiology at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Kerner focuses on developing strategies to optimize recovery and patient well-being in the perioperative period. He aims to refine anesthesia approaches so that patients experience improved outcomes and a smoother recovery process.
Dr. Kerner received his medical training from Nova Southeastern University, completed a residency in anesthesiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, and pursued a fellowship in regional anesthesiology at the University of Washington.
Clinical Specialties
Board Certifications
Anesthesiology
- Certification Organization
- AB of Anesthesiology
- Latest Certification Date
- 2021
- Original Certification Date
- 2021
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