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Dr. Richard Kennedy, MD

Family Medicine* Age 64
Dr. Richard Kennedy, MD
4.0 (16 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Kennedy, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Santa Monica, CA.
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Dr. Richard Kennedy, MD

Family Medicine* Age 64
Santa Monica, CA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Kennedy, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Santa Monica, CA.

About

Dr. Richard Kennedy, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Santa Monica, CA and has 38 years experience. They graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1986 and completed a residency at 1987.They currently practice at Santa Monica Parkside Family Medicine and are affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center. At present, Dr. Kennedy received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kennedy is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
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Locations

  1. 1 Santa Monica Parkside Family Medicine
    2428 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

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4.0
Based on 16 Reviews
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Feb 23, 2021
Dr. Kennedy is a fantastic primary care doctor. He has a great sense of humor and is able to put you at ease. He listens, is not hesitant to refer you to a specialist if you need one, and always checks up on you. My family has been going to him for over 15 years.
— Feb 23, 2021
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Santa Monica Hospital
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • 1987
    1989
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Kennedy, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kennedy's profile.

Dr. Richard Kennedy, MD is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Kennedy, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, Los Angeles, CA

  • UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

    1250 16th St, Santa Monica, CA