John Alan Kerner MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology•Palo Alto, CA

Professor of Pediatrics

725 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304
Phone+1 650-497-8000
Fax+1 650-498-5608

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Education & Training

University of California San Francisco School of MedicineClass of 1973

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1974 - 2027
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Triglyceride profiles in preterm infants reveal dynamic and age-specific trajectories.
Emma R Gertel, Victoria Y Ding, Thanaphong Phongpreecha, Feng Xie, Andrew Parsons
Frontiers in Pediatrics. 2026-01-01
15 citations
AI-guided precision parenteral nutrition for neonatal intensive care units.
Thanaphong Phongpreecha, Marc Ghanem, Jonathan D Reiss, Tomiko T Oskotsky, Samson J Mataraso
Nature Medicine. 2025-06-01
1 citations
Author Correction: AI-guided precision parenteral nutrition for neonatal intensive care units.
Thanaphong Phongpreecha, Marc Ghanem, Jonathan D Reiss, Tomiko T Oskotsky, Samson J Mataraso
Nature Medicine. 2025-06-01

Journal Articles

The Runs: Sudden Copious Ostomy Output in an Acolonic Hirschsprung Disease Patient with Short Gut Syndrome
Warapan Nakayuenyongsuk, Danielle Barnes, John Kerner, Digestive Diseases and Sciences

Press Mentions

Pioneering Neonatologist Philip Sunshine Dies at 94April 23rd, 2025
Philip Sunshine, 92, a Founder of Neonatal Medicine, Retires from Caring for BabiesAugust 26th, 2022
Short Bowel, Big Life for Adopted GirlDecember 9th, 2020