J. Barry McKernan, MD, Ph.D., F.A.C.S.
2001 Professional Parkway, Suite 110
Woodstock, Georgia 30188

• Education:
  Undergraduate: Southern Methodist University 1960-65
  Graduated May 1965
  BA Chemistry
  
  
• Post-Graduate: University of Texas 1965-67
  Graduated Aug. 1967
  MA Biochemical Physiology
  
  
• Medical: University of Alabama 1967-70
  Graduated June 1970
  MD
  
  
• Doctorate: University of Alabama 1971-73
  Graduated June 1973
  Ph.D. Pharmacology
  
  
• Graduate Medical Training:
  Internship: University of Alabama 1970-71: Surgery
  
  
• Residency: Carraway Methodist Medical Center 1973-77: Surgery
  
  
• Board Certification: Surgery Certified 1978; Re-certified 1987-1998

• "Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon" Certification by The American Society of General Surgeons (Based on the surgical peer review process--Proficiency Assessment of Laparoscopic Surgical Skills (PALSS))

Academic Appointments:

• University of Alabama Assistant Professor of Pharmacology l967-l980
  
  
• University of Kentucky Professor of Surgery 1991-1993
  
  
• Medical College of Georgia Clinical Professor of Surgery 1993-Present
  
  
• Emory University School of Medicine Clinical Professor of Surgery 1993-1998

Hospital Appointments:

• Walker County Medical Center
  Jasper, Alabama 1977-1983
  

 

• Metropolitan Hospital
  Atlanta, Georgia 1991-1999 (Hospital Closed)
  

 

• Promina Kennestone Hospital Marietta , Georgia 1983-1997
  Trauma Director Kennestone Hospital 1985-1988
  Chief of General Surgery 1988
  

 

• West Paces Medical Center Atlanta, Georgia 1993-1999 (Hospital closed)
  

 

• Promina Hospital Windy Hill
  Marietta, Georgia 1993-1997
  

 

• Atlanta Medical Center
  303 Parkway Drive NE Atlanta, Georgia 30312 2002-2004
  

 

• Columbia Dunwoody Medical Center
  4575 N. Shallowford Rd. Atlanta, GA 30338 1995- 2003

 

• Marietta Surgery Center
  760 Canton Rd. Suite 100 Marietta, Georgia 1984-2006
  

 

• Advanced Surgery Center of Georgia
  220 Hospital Road Canton, Georgia 30114 1995- Present

 

• Emory Crawford-Long Hospital
  550 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308 2003- Present

 

• Northside Cherokee Hospital 2006- Present

Canton, Georgia

• Buckhead Ambulatory Surgery Center 2007- 2008                         3200 Downwood Circle, NW                                                       Atlanta, GA  30327
  
  
• Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital 2008-Present
  Marietta, GA

Professional Practice:

• McKernan, Richardson and Baker Medical Arts Tower, Suite 502, Jasper, Alabama 35501 l977-1983
  
  
• J. Barry McKernan, M.D.130 Vann Street, Suite 220, Marietta, Georgia 30060 1983-1993
  
  
• J. Barry McKernan, MD Center for Videoscopic and Laser Surgery 2001 Professional Parkway, Suite 110, Woodstock, Georgia 1993-Present

Awards:

• 01/01/95 - 01/01/98 American Medical Association Physician's Recognition Award in Continuing Medical Education with Commendation for Self-Directed Learning
  
  
• 1996 Awarded honorary membership in the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons in appreciation of his outstanding contribution and advancement in the field of laparoscopic surgery at The 2nd Annual Conference, 1996 at Mumbai (Bombay), India.
  
  
• 1997 Distinguished Alumni Award-Southern Methodist University Dallas, Texas. Selected by alumni board to honor graduates who have made outstanding contributions in their careers.
  
  
• 1998 Excel Award-The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. Selected by the SLS Advisory Board in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of operative laparoscopy.

• 12/01/2004 - 12-01-2007 American Medical Association Physician's Recognition Award in Continuing Medical Education (CME)

 

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