Leah Kern, M.D., M.P.H.
Locations
Specialty
Pediatrics
Organization
UC San Diego Pediatrics Associates
Other Languages
French, Spanish
Medical School
Harvard Medical School
Residency
Childrens National Medical Center - DC
Board Certifications
Pediatrics
Gender
F
Bio
Dr. Leah Kern is a primary care provider for children of all ages. She leads the pediatric travel medicine program, which provides medical advice and vaccinations for children traveling internationally.
Before joining UC San Diego Health, Dr. Kern lived and worked in West Africa for four years. As an assistant professor of pediatrics at UC San Diego School of Medicine, Dr. Kern has been involved in UC San Diego Ethiopia Project to enhance the prevention, care, and treatment of pregnant women and children with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia.
She completed her residency at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Kern earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School.
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