Expert and Accessible Psychiatry

Anxiety Disorders, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD), Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Board Certified

    Psychiatry

    ABPN

  • Board Certified

    Forensic Psychiatry

  • Staff Psychiatrist

    Outpatient Psychiatry Department

    Mass General Hospital

  • Instructor

    Department of Psychiatry

    Harvard Medical School

My Practice Philosophy

I practice a patient-centered approach to mental health care. All patients have different concerns and goals, and every treatment plan is uniquely tailored to a patient’s individual experience.

As a psychopharmacologist, my focus will be on the diagnosis and medication management of mental health challenges. However, I strongly believe in a well-rounded approach to mental health that can include psychotherapy and lifestyle modifications.

I encourage an open and transparent doctor-patient relationship, in which both the patient and doctor communicate freely and create and plan together, as a team. Please reach out if you would like to hear more information or schedule a consultation.

Education and Training

  • B.S., Tufts University, 2005

  • M.D., Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, 2010

  • Adult Psychiatry Residency, Montefiore Medical Center-Albert Einstein College Of Medicine, 2014

  • Chief Resident, Emergency Psychiatry, 2014

  • Fellowship, Forensic Psychiatry, Albert Einstein College Of Medicine, 2015

Testimonials

“Dr. Kerner is great – he’s personable but not invasive, and an absolute professional. I’d recommend him to anyone.”

— Patient

“Dr. Kerner, the best psychiatrist I’ve ever had and the improvements I’ve made over 5 years that he’s been my psychiatrist is beyond anything I could have hoped for. He’s just superb.”

— Patient

Payment and Insurance

I am not in-network with an insurance plan currently but can provide an invoice for reimbursement from your insurance company depending on your out-of-network benefits.

 

FAQs

  • I am available for in-person, video-based, and telephone-based appointments. Generally, my patients prefer a mix, but we can decide on whichever fits your needs. There are some medication treatment plans and clinical situations that could require an in-person visit.

  • In-person visits will take place at:

    12 Arrow Street, Suite 210

    Cambridge, MA

    02138

  • Good question! If you are interested in discussing how I can help you address your mental health concerns, the first step is to complete a brief questionnaire. If Kerner Psychiatry is a good fit, we’ll schedule a one-hour consultation. At the end of the consultation, we will discuss the plan moving forward, and, if necessary, set up a follow-up appointment.

  • Please contact me to inquire about rates.