COVID-19 and flu vaccines are now available. Find out how to get them at a location near you.

Robert C. Kern, MD

4.7

615 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Otolaryngology

Secondary Specialty

Head and Neck Surgery

Is your insurance accepted? Select plan

Schedule Appointment

HealthBeat

Chronic Sinusitis and Nasal Polyps: Diagnosis and Treatment

Finding the root cause of your sinus infection is the first step to finding relief.

More HealthBeat Articles

Practice Focus Areas

Complex Sinonasal and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
Sinus Surgery
Sinusitis
Skull Base Surgery
Sleep Apnea Surgery
Tonsil and Adenoid Disorders
Tonsillitis

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College - 1985
Residency:: Wayne State University School of Medicine - 1990

Board Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

View Faculty Profile

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

At Northwestern Medicine, our patient’s feedback is important to us. While different care providers have their own unique strengths, we strive to be as transparent as possible with our quality of care.

Read Ratings FAQs

Overall Rating

4.7

4.7

615 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

43 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

43 Reviews

April 24, 2024

5.0

Although our appointment was delayed, I appreciated the time he took with me, discussing the issue and answering my question. Everything was running late, but I didn't feel rushed by him.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 23, 2024

5.0

Straightforward review of my ciinical issues and problem solving on the spot.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 22, 2024

5.0

Caring and expert care

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kern really cares about my progress and he listens to my concerns and gives me good explanations and answers to my questions.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 25, 2024

5.0

Dr Kern recently assisted in removing a skull base tumor and the results were great! Skilled ENT surgeon and very approachable

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 22, 2024

5.0

Care and continual contact through the entire process

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 20, 2024

5.0

I had the procedure twice under Dr.Kerns care. He and his team are excellent. The surgery was only one part in a 15-16 year period of continued care.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 19, 2024

4.0

Warmth, kindness, good humor.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 16, 2024

5.0

He answered our questions patiently. His PA listened carefully and related the info accurately.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 15, 2024

5.0

Dr Kern is thorough and very knowledgeable

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kern is very caring.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 12, 2024

5.0

Prompt and efficient. Conservative with invasive intervention.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 10, 2024

5.0

Excellent listener! I'm breathing much better than ever.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 04, 2024

5.0

First class treatment first class service

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 01, 2024

5.0

He was nice and efficient.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 28, 2024

5.0

First time meeting Dr. Robert C. Kern, very nice.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 26, 2024

5.0

Prompt, reassuring, knowledgeable.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 26, 2024

5.0

Very confident in his assessment which makes patients feel more confident

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kern was so nice and explained everything in a way I could understand .

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kern was so patient and kind and explained everything. Marrisa his assistant was great as well.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 13, 2024

5.0

Very straightforward, thorough to the point, and honest. Great guy and did a great job!!!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 10, 2024

5.0

Professional. Listened and was responsive to questions. Used deep knowledge to quickly assess, diagnose and subscribe treatment. Good temperament.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 03, 2024

5.0

I believe he's a very good doctor, he knows what he's doing when it comes to problems with the nasal cavity. He was able to identify and resolve my problem with my bloody nose, and cauterized the 'hole' in my septum.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

January 31, 2024

5.0

Helpful and knowledgeable.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

January 29, 2024

5.0

Professional, friendly, very thorough in describing the condition and treatments.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

January 22, 2024

5.0

Excellent clinician. Great team around him. The PA was great.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

January 20, 2024

5.0

I have recommended Dr.Kern to anyone who was in need of a ENT

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

January 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Kern is great. Easy to talk to and appreciate his experience and expertise.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

January 15, 2024

5.0

because he is really good doctor

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

January 14, 2024

5.0

Covers everything and is very candid

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

December 20, 2023

5.0

Thought his diagnostic thinking and the various treatment options were well explained. He had clearly discussed my case with Dr [last name] who did the TORS procedure. Dr Kern inspires confidence.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

December 13, 2023

5.0

Very caring and informative.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

November 27, 2023

5.0

Very competent

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

November 13, 2023

5.0

Patient, caring, very low key &humorous man!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

November 13, 2023

5.0

Excellent care!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

October 31, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable & helpful

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

October 31, 2023

5.0

Excellent physician and surgeon!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

October 23, 2023

5.0

Dr Kern is a true sweetheart. He's professional and explains everything and has a great bed side manner.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

September 30, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and very friendly

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

September 22, 2023

5.0

Great care. Years of experience. Patient, thorough. Personable!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

September 18, 2023

5.0

Patient, caring, doesn't rush

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

September 16, 2023

5.0

He has the experience and support staff I was looking for. I am in a small group of acute chronic sinusitis people who have had many surgeries and still have sinus issues.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

September 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Kern answers questions and explains everything well

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Ownership or Investment Interests

Faculty member had an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

Lyra Therapeutics, Inc.

Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
Lyra Therapeutics, Inc.
National Peer Review Corporation
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

View More Disclosures