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Nicole Pazzaglini Kerner

Associate 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  

Selected Publications


Evidence-Based Pain Control Strategies for IUD Insertion

Journal Article Topics in Obstetrics & Gynecology · August 31, 2025 Full text Cite

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

UNC OBGYN Medical Education Symposium

Conference WHAT’S IN A LETTER (OF RECOMMENDATION)? DO GENERALISTS WRITE DIFFERENTLY THAN SPECIALISTS? Nicole Kerner, MD, Duke University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Elayna P. Kirsch, MD, Stoney Brook, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Lisa G. Hof ... Cite

Development of a Curriculum to Enhance Preparedness in Managing Laparoscopic Vascular Injury

Conference Title: Development of a Curriculum to Enhance Preparedness in Managing Laparoscopic Vascular Injury Authors: Nicole Kerner, MD; Michelle Larzelere, MD; Christina Saad, MD MS MBA; Dani Zoorob, MD MHA MBA MHI 1. Nicole Kerner, MD Assistant Professor, Duke ... Cite