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Richard Kern, MD, Pulmonology, Chicago, IL

RichardD.KernMD

Pulmonology Chicago, IL

Critical Care Medicine, Pleural Disease, Sleep Medicine

Retired 2019 from a private practice (Pulmonary Medicine Consultants) in a near suburb of Chicago. Former director of an AASM-accredited Sleep Disorders Center

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  • Office

    5508 S Harper Ave
    Chicago, IL 60637
    Phone+1 312-969-3544

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1985
  • Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center
    Michael Reese Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1979 - 1982
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1981 - 2026
  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 2013 - 2015
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1979 - 1980
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Practice Fusion EHR, Practice Fusion, Inc., 2011-2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed