Matthew Kern's Online Review Report Card

After meeting with two other surgeons in the Pensacola & Gulf Breeze, FL area and encountering nothing but huge egos, attitude and little compassion, I gratefully met Dr Kern. He was direct, attentive and knowledgeable. I underwent a spinal fushion L3 - S1 in July 2019. Completely changed my life... and four years later I am still 100% pain free.

Never. Removed staples in my back and replaced them down my spine with no pain killer at all.

No nonsense, address the medical issue and plan the course of action.

Against all ODDS, when no one else had the courage, confidence, experience, ability & brilliance to accept this insurmountable challenge I faced AGAIN, Dr. Mathew Kern was at the front of the line, alone, saying, “let’s go’! Again, after 2 of the most complicated spinal surgeries involving the removal of & insertion of 12 rods & screws in both surgical procedures, along with decompressions at opposite ends of the spine, I can attest to Dr. Mathew Kern's amazing & blessed skills in treating people with such complicated injuries related to the spine & spinal cord. His synergistic value created from the compilation of all his attributes from performing the complicated & dangerous surgeries, TWICE, to his motivational confidence extended to the patient’s mindset combined with his experience, confidence, wisdom & skill is 2nd to NONE! He is the Mozart, the Picasso, the Michael Angelo, Leonardo DaVinci, and Galileo of Neurosurgery

Against all ODDS, when no one else had the courage, confidence, experience, ability, and brilliance to accept this insurmountable challenge I faced AGAIN, Dr. Mathew Kern was at the front of the line, alone, saying, “let’s go’! Again, I repeat, after 2 of the most complicated spinal surgeries involving the removal of, and insertion of 12 rods & screws in both surgical procedures, along with decompressions for 10 vertebrae the 1st time & 6 the 2nd time at opposite ends of the spine, I can attest to Dr. Mathew Kern's amazing and blessed skills in treating people with such complicated injuries related to the spine and spinal cord. Dr. Kern is certainly one of a very few surgeons in this country capable of these surgical procedures. I know this firsthand, fortunately for me. His synergistic value created from the compilation of all his attributes from performing the complicated and dangerous surgeries, TWICE, to his motivational confidence extended to the patient’s mindset combined with his experience, confidence, wisdom & skill is 2nd to NONE! I met with Dr. Kern back in late 2019, who I was referred to by my Primary Physician- Dr. Edward A. Schuka, another amazing physician connected to West Florida Hospital. These physicians at West Florida Hospital are truly amazing. Please understand, I have a long road to recovery from such extensive and delicate spinal surgeries but now awake each day focusing my energies on recovery, rehab, and the gratitude for being in a better place now with hope because of the most amazing neurosurgeon Dr. Mathew Kern! Again, there are some limitations and some things that may take years to revitalize and some that may never come back but make no mistake I am in a much better place now and I am moving forward NOT backwards! Because of Dr. Kern, I have the "eye of the tiger" not that of a lamb in my life, again! Because of Dr. Kern, I have the confidence and positive attitude needed for this long road. I strongly recommend ONLY him to everyone I know with a spinal problem whether it is related to the neck (cervical), Thoracic or Lumbar region. It is such a good feeling to witness this happening to others, also. To see Dr. Kern, give people their lives back again and hope brings such joy. He is a no nonsense, get the job done surgeon. Make no mistake, you must want the success as much as he, which is a tall order, so get ready to make decisions about better health, knowing your body, and living right. Again, he is the only spinal surgeon from New Orleans to Atlanta to Jacksonville, Florida that I would ever recommend. To go elsewhere would be a grave mistake in my opinion. I could go on all day and then some, keeping in mind that I have never given testimonial for any other surgeon. It will be a great loss to the community and Hospital as well as patients if and when he retires or moves on. He will be dearly missed. He is the Mozart, the Picasso, the Michael Angelo, Leonardo DaVinci, and Galileo of Neurosurgery- The time needed for recovery and rehabilitation for a complex surgery such as this, is long but each day now, I am getting stronger with stamina & determination. Again, words cannot express how grateful I am for Dr. Mathew Kern, MD-Neurosurgeon. I would like to also take this opportunity to thank his medical support team. Even his office staff are professional, courteous, and most helpful. Definitely “A Dream Team”. I am grateful to all.

Couldn't walk more than 40 feet without my calf cramping and foot going pale and numb. Dr. Kern said I had a synovial cyst on the L5 which was pressing on the nerve going to my leg. He took the cyst off, and within 12 days I'm pain free, healed up and ready to get back to my normal routine.

Dr Kern is funny, attentive, smart and frankly in my opinion probably saved my life when another neurosurgeon in our area dropped the ball and didn’t have my shunt checked after an MRI while I was in the hospital and it went months either intermittently working or not working at all sometimes. He also performed my neck fusion which the other surgeon knew I needed but didn’t want to treat. Kern is an absolute blessing!!! Couldn’t ask for a better surgeon, a guy who gives you information straight. I would give him six stars if I could…

Was in severe back and right leg pain. Ordered an MRI on a Thursday and was in surgery the following Wednesday - L4&L5 back fusion. Doing much better now. Dr. Kern good surgeon and to the point.

Absolutely! This man is a frigin GENIUS! I’ve never had a Doctor who was so compassionate and I’m 67! He is a wonderful gentleman and smart. He performed a neck fusion and removed two other braces from previous neck fusions! I was in a coma for 2 weeks and a wheelchair for a year when I had my first one by Dr. Flotte in Mobile! When Dr. Kern operated, it was more complicated; however, I was in the ICU for only 3 days and was up & walking by myself within 6-8 weeks. I was supposed to be in a neck brace for a year but I was able to remove it after 5 months. I didn’t have a referral for Dr. Kern. Actually, I researched all the Neurosurgeons in Pensacola as well as the entire area from Tallahassee to Mobile and I picked him as the best. He was and still is!

Dr Kern is a very caring Doctor. He makes his patients feel like they are listened to and valued. This is a hard thing to find. He’s truly a good person and a very good Doctor.