Deborah A Kernohan, CNP MSN| Geriatric Medicine | MedStar Health
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Deborah A Kernohan

Deborah A Kernohan, CNP MSN
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.9 out of 5 (380 reviews)

Specialties: Geriatric Medicine

Languages: English

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Clinical areas of focus

  • Cognitive Function Disorders
  • Dementia
  • Gout
  • Osteoporosis
  • Sleep Disorders
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Anemia
  • Cognitive Function Disorders
  • Degenerative Diseases Of Nervous System
  • Dehydration In Older Adults
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Falls And Gait Disorders
  • Frailty Syndrome
  • Gout
  • Incontinence
  • Malaise And Fatigue
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Loss
  • Osteoporosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Polypharmacy
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Subclinical Hypothyroidism
  • Urinary Tract Infections In Older Adults
  • Vascular Dementia
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Procedures I perform

  • Parkinson's Disease
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Practice locations

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18101 Prince Philip Dr
Olney, MD, 20832

301-570-7400
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miles away

Fax 301-570-7403

Insurance

This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health.

NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card.

*Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.

  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Cigna Health Care
    • Kaiser Permanente*
    • MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Healthspring
    • Humana
    • Medicare & Railroad Medicare
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice MD
    • Priority Partners *
    • United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
    • Wellpoint MD
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice DC
    • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
    • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
    • MultiPlan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Tricare/Humana Military
    • VA Community Care Network (VACCN)

Education

Board Certification: American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Graduate: The University of Akron (2010)

Hospital affiliations

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.9
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.9
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.9
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.9
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.9
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.9
  • Jun 17, 2026

    Dr. Kernohan is very thorough and is a great listener. She provided me with needed direction of self care as I age, i.e., referral, medications.

  • Jun 10, 2026

    Debbie was excellent! I would highly recommend her and hope to see her again some day. She has a great prononciation, and explained everything Patience and understanding. I love her!

  • May 15, 2026

    Deborah makes clear and useful everything I want/need to know.