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Dr. Jared R. Kern

Podiatrist
2.4 ( 4 reviews )
#9 of 13 Podiatrists in Anchorage, Alaska
Alaska Foot & Ankle Specialists
6336 LITTLEROCK RD SW
Anchorage, AK, United States
99501
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http://akfootankle.com
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Ratings for Dr. Jared R. Kern

5
Staff
2
Punctuality
1
Helpfulness
1
Knowledge

Dismissive, not helpful, did not provide appropriate treatment reccmendations for an issue that was easily resolved with PT

Submitted Aug. 9, 2023

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Knowledge

I saw Dr. Kern 2 or 3 times for planter fasciitis. The typical $400 rock hard insoles don't work when your feet are in that much pain, but my insurance paid for them. He only offered one useless exercise to stretch the heel. My long time chiropractor, Dr. Chris Hogan showed me and my husband how to stretch the tendons in the feet and he offered physical therapy to get at the tension in the calf to help release more pain! At my hearing for SSD the judge ignored Dr. Hogan's response to my physical (in)abilities because he was not a 'medical doctor' and put more weight on Dr. Kern's who never evaluated my physical abilities, knowing I have Lupus and severe joint challenges and said I could do things with my body that I have not been able to do in years! Now I confront him to ask where in my medical records did he get his information because the form was filled out at least 18 months after I last saw him, as I said was ONLY 2-3 times! His claim is that he only rated me on my planter fasciitis, but how does that determine whether I can reach, bend, stoop, kneel, how much weight I can lift or carry, or how long I can sit or stand each day. These are physical forms provided by the US Government Social Security Office and HE LIED... He is young and dumb... Stay away and go to Dr. Heilala!!!

Submitted Nov. 13, 2014

Dr. Jared R. Kern's response
We’re sorry to hear you had a difficult time qualifying for disability. Dr. Kern is a highly regarded, board-certified podiatric surgeon with a long history of successfully treating patients. As a podiatric specialist, Dr. Kern’s area of expertise is foot and ankle conditions, such as the plantar fasciitis you experienced. If you’re still having trouble with your feet, please give us a call. Any of our physicians will be happy to give you our very best care.

— Alaska Foot & Ankle Specialists

Submitted Sept. 1, 2017

5
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1
Punctuality
2
Helpfulness
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I waited for over two hours past my follow up appointment time, but finally gave up and left. He has no regard for his patients' time. If this had happened just once, ok, but it happened at every appointment AND for my 8am surgery. I will never go back.

Submitted June 6, 2014

Dr. Jared R. Kern's response
We apologize for any unusual wait time you experienced. We respect and value our patients’ time, and appreciate how frustrating it can be to wait. That said, we are deeply committed to offering each of our patients our full concentration and care, and at times we are confronted with unforeseen circumstances or complications that must be addressed. We have worked hard to streamline our operation and strive to minimize wait times for our patients.

— Alaska Foot & Ankle Specialists

Submitted Sept. 1, 2017

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Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

The doctor is young but was knowledgeable. Not much of a bedside manner or personality but does that really matter if he correctly diagnoses and treats? On the second appointment he was more personable and even smiled and he did fix my problem. The CMAs and X-ray techs were very nice and professional. The woman at the reception desk with the long hair was impolite and terse.

Submitted Dec. 31, 2012

Dr. Jared R. Kern's response
Thank you for your comments, and for choosing Alaska Foot & Ankle specialists. Dr. Kern is an exceptional doctor and, with the full support of our staff, works very hard to give every patient the very best diagnosis and treatment. We are sorry to hear your experience at the reception desk was not as pleasant – we strive to provide our patients with the highest standard of care from beginning to end - but glad to hear the rest of your experience was positive and professional.

— Alaska Foot & Ankle Specialists

Submitted Sept. 1, 2017

Facility Affiliations

Alaska Foot & Ankle Specialists

Dr. Jared R. Kern's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

Dr. Jared Kern was born in Colorado, and raised through out the US. He is an avid runner, and enjoys the outdoors. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in photography, and subsequently went on to study podiatry, graduating from Des Moines University, as a doctor of podiatric medicine in 2005. After graduation from medical school Dr. Kern underwent comprehensive training in conservative and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle at the Encino Tarzana Regional Medical Center Podiatric Residency Program in Los Angeles. Following residency Dr. Kern started practice in 2008 in Southwest Washington state, in Olympia and Centralia. Living in Alaska has been a dream of his for many years. He and his wife are the proud parents of four children. You may find Dr. Kern out on the trails around Anchorage with either his running shoes on his feet or his camera in hand. Dr. Kern speaks fluent Spanish.

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Education

  • Des Moines University (Grad. 2005)

Areas of Expertise

  • Clubfoot
  • Gangrene
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Frostbite
  • Varicose veins
  • Hammertoe and mallet toe
  • Bone spurs
  • Plantar warts
  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
  • Morton's neuroma
  • Sprains and strains
  • Bunions
  • MRSA infection
  • Diabetic neuropathy
  • Broken toe
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Broken ankle/broken foot
  • Ingrown toenails
  • Raynaud's disease
  • Flatfeet

Awards & Recognitions

  • Mt. Huntington Award

Insurance accepted by this Doctor

Other patients have successfully used these insurance providers, please call the Doctor's office to find out if your insurance plan is accepted.
Aetna
Blue Cross / Blue Shield
Cigna
Medicaid / Medi-Cal
  • Medicaid General
Medicare
TRICARE

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