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Nicole Pazzaglini Kerner

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Community & Population Health
40 Medicine Circle, Clinic 1J, Durham, NC 27710
40 Medicine Circle, Durham, NC 27710
Office hours 8:30AM-5:30PM Mon-Fri  

Overview


My career interest has focused on patient care, medical education, and service to the department via my committee and task force involvement. I enjoy caring for gynecologic issues in patients of all ages, from adolescence through menopause. I originally came to Duke in 2010 and was able to blend my clinical practice with teaching medical, PA, NP students and residents. In July 2020, I became the Medical Director of the Benign Gynecology Clinic and joined the Womens Community and Population Health Division. This enabled me to combine my passion more deeply for education with patient care. This clinic serves as the primary gynecology resident clinic and cares for many of our community’s underserved population, as well as many of the most complex patients in the hospital system.In this role, I teach office gynecology, and perform a various array of surgical cases that range widely in complexity.In addition, I have teaching responsibilities in hospital obstetrics.I hope to continue to grow as a clinician leader while fostering others to excel, especially in the arena of surgical education.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2021 - Present Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Community & Population Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology

In the News


Published March 21, 2025
Kerner Graduates from APGO SES Program

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Recent Publications


Optimizing Surgical Wound Care in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · October 2023 IMPORTANCE: Obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) accounts for at least half of all open abdominal surgeries performed. Rates of surgical wound complications after open procedures in OB/GYN range from 5% to 35%. Therefore, optimizing management of surgical wo ... Full text Link to item Cite

Transvaginal Ovarian Cyst Drainage in Third Trimester to Facilitate Vaginal Delivery.

Journal Article AJP Rep · July 2023 Adnexal masses in the third trimester of pregnancy may obstruct the pelvic outlet precluding labor induction and vaginal delivery. Expectant versus surgical management of adnexal cysts in pregnancy must carefully weigh maternal-fetal benefits and risks. Si ... Full text Link to item Cite

Prolactin Disorders; Embryology of the Genital Tract

Chapter · 2001 The chapters consist of multiple choice style questions developed to assist in studying for general ob/gyn board examination. ... Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences · 1998 M.D.