Dr. Sean Kern
Urologic Oncologist
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Dr. Sean Kern is a urologic oncologist and Associate Professor of Surgery in the Murtha Cancer Center at the Uniformed Services University and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
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Episode # 327 • 01 Sept 2026
Clinical Approaches to Testicular Cancer Management
What are the key considerations for choosing between surveillance, surgery, and chemotherapy in testicular cancer? On this episode of BackTable Urology, host Dr. Rich Matulewicz is joined by Dr. Sean Kern and Dr. Sam Funt for an in-depth discussion on clinical approaches to testicular cancer. They start with a real-world case, reviewing initial evaluation, imaging, tumor markers, and counseling on fertility, body image, and hypogonadism. The conversation highlights how nuanced patient selection influences decisions between surveillance, surgical intervention, and adjuvant chemotherapy.
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About
Dr. Kern is a urologic oncologist and Associate Professor of Surgery in the Murtha Cancer Center at the Uniformed Services University and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He is the founding Director of the Testicular cancer Enterprise for Survivorship, Treatment, and Investigational Sciences “TESTIS” Program at the Murtha Cancer Center, USU. He is also the Program Director of the National Capital Consortium Walter Reed Urology Residency. Prior to completing an advanced fellowship in Urologic Oncology at Indiana University, Dr. Kern was a staff urologist , Urology Service Chief, and Director of Surgical Quality at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital (renamed Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center) Fort Belvoir, VA, for four years. Dr. Kern's research interests are focused on the genetics of germ cell testicular cancer, surgical treatment and management of chemotherapy-resistant testicular cancer, and survivorship. He is also interested in the surgical treatment and quality of life aspects of bladder and prostate cancer. He is board certified by the American Board of Urology and a member of the Society of Urologic Oncology, American Urological Association, and Society of Government Service Urologists. Dr Kern is a member of the Board of Directors for the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation.
Dr. Kern was recognized for excellence in clinical expertise by the US Army Surgeon General's 9A proficiency designator in 2023.
Dr. Kern was named the 2025 Young Urologist of the Year by the American Urological Association
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