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David J. Kennedy MD

Professor and Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Areas of Expertise

  • Musculoskeletal Problems
  • Orthopaedics
  • Pain Management, Back
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation
  • Spine
  • Sports Medicine

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 23108
Nashville, TN 37204

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine, 2004
  • Residency - University of Washington Medical Center, 2008
  • Chief Residency - University of Washington Medical Center, 2008
  • Fellowship - McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, 2009

Board Certifications

  • Sports Medicine - American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2009
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2009

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Numbers can't do justice here. Great job, Dr Kennedy and Vandy. Dr Kennedy and all his assisting MD's are very skilled at making patients feel completely at ease, Professionalism I expect, but Dr Kennedy and his staff leave that in the dust. The affability, candor, and genuine compassion are remarkable. Pile it on with very thorough exams, candid discussion of available options, and comprehensive management of expectations and outcomes. As an amputee and cancer survivor (EHE) who has frequented Sloan Kettering and Johns Hopkins, it is critical to me to understand any provider biases as an important element of the treatment decision. Dr Kennedy is uniquely honest about any medical biases, an area most MD's can't acknowledge or won't discuss. Dr Kennedy has built my complete and total trust, AND I DONT TRUST ANYTHING!
July 19, 2025
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Excellent
June 24, 2025
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Both the initial physician I spoke with and Dr. Kennedy were very personable and had excellent answers to my questions.
June 13, 2025
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Dr Kennedy is an excellent provider. I trust and value his opinions, advice and always involves me in back and forth conversations.
June 12, 2025
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Always thinking of the important issues
April 25, 2025
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Good
February 15, 2025
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Dr.Kennedy is the best!!!
February 8, 2025
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Provider sent me to Physical medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic. This was very helpful.
January 14, 2025
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The care provider was well prepared and very knowledgeable during the performance test.
December 16, 2024
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