He attended the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) for residency. He has a special interest in fibroids. Dr. Kerlan is in-network for Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Shield, and more. Dr. Kerlan has received the distinction of San Francisco Super Doctors. His professional affiliations include the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center and San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC).