Dr. Robert Kern

Dr. Robert Kern is an ENT specialist practicing in Chicago, Illinois. He is known for rhinology, chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps and endoscopic sinus surgery.

Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and of Medicine (Allergy and Immunology) at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and former chair of the department.

About Dr. Robert Kern

Full Name: Robert C. Kern, MD
Credentials: MD
Specialty: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Subspecialty: Rhinology and sinus surgery
Medical Group: Northwestern Medical Group
Years in Practice: More than 41 years, per MediFind
Languages: English
Gender: Male (as listed on MediFind)
New Patients: Listed as accepting new patients on MediFind
Telehealth: Listed as offering telehealth on MediFind
NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).

Address and Contact

Northwestern Medicine Otolaryngology, Galter Pavilion

Address: 675 N St Clair St, Suite 15-200, Chicago, IL 60611
Hospital: Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Phone: Not captured; use the Northwestern Medicine profile to book

Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours, fax numbers and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

His published areas of care and procedures include:

Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP)
Nasal polyps and asthma-related sinus disease
Endoscopic sinus surgery
Nasal endoscopy
Nerve decompression procedures listed on MediFind

Education and Training

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

Certifications, License and Affiliations

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (Certified)
License: Otolaryngology, Illinois (as listed on MediFind)
Hospital Affiliation: Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Academic Appointment: Professor, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Insurance

Plans shown on MediFind for Dr. Robert Kern (verified September 30, 2026). Northwestern Medicine also offers a plan checker on his profile.

Aetna (EPO, HMO, POS, PPO)
Anthem (EPO, HMO, POS, PPO)
Blue Cross Blue Shield (EPO, HMO, POS, PPO)
Cigna (EPO, HMO, PPO)
Health Care Service Corporation, including Medicare Advantage and managed Medicaid products
Humana (HMO, indemnity, POS, PPO)
Managed Medicaid

Insurance participation varies by location and plan type and can change. Confirm coverage with the practice or your insurer before booking.

Fees

Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.

Professional Information

Former George A. Sisson Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Past president of the American Rhinologic Society
President of the International Society of Inflammation and Allergy of the Nose (as reported in 2021)
Named Chief Medical Officer of Lyra Therapeutics in 2021, supporting development of LYR-210 and LYR-220 for chronic rhinosinusitis
Co-author of about 189 peer-reviewed articles and 2 clinical trials in the past 15 years (MediFind)

Reviews and Ratings

Northwestern Medicine: 4.7 out of 5 from 853 ratings

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Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Robert Kern known for?

Dr. Robert Kern is known for rhinology, chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps and endoscopic sinus surgery.

Where does Dr. Robert Kern practice?

He sees patients through Northwestern Medicine at Galter Pavilion, 675 N St Clair St, Chicago, Illinois, and is on staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

How can I book with Dr. Robert Kern?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request. Confirm the office location and availability before you visit.

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Dr. Robert Kern