Meet Dr. Kern

Travis Kern, DDS, MD

Dr. Kern is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery specialist and is the most recent addition to the Austin OMS team of doctors, joining the group in July 2011. Dr. Kern received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Texas A&M University. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery, graduating with Honors, followed by his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental and Medical schools respectively. After graduating from medical school he completed a one-year General Surgery internship at University Hospital in San Antonio. Dr. Kern completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in June, 2010. Following his residency, Dr. Kern completed a one year fellowship with an emphasis in Orthognathic (Corrective Jaw) and Reconstructive Surgery in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Dr. Kern has presented at multiple local and regional meetings on topics including maxillofacial trauma, dental implants, and orthognathic surgery. While he enjoys the complete scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, his clinical interests particularly include orthognathic surgery, bone grafting, and dental implantology. Born and raised in Austin and a graduate of McCallum High School, Dr. Kern is excited to provide compassionate care and further develop relationships with patients and colleagues in the Austin area. Dr. Kern will join Drs. Lynn White and Tom Weil at our North Central Austin office.