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Dr. Michael Kenly, MD

Dr. Michael Kenly, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Kenly, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

511 Bath St Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Telehealth available

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Dr. Kenly's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kenly

2.8

15 ratings, 13 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Apr 11, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 14, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Donald F. Caetano Ph.d. – Oct 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Feb 06, 2021
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
5 people found this helpful
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BA – Nov 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Ari Smith – Oct 06, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Jun 30, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Disapointed ?? in CA – Oct 26, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
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Christian in Santa Barbara, CA – Jul 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jonny Wilson – Jan 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Sonja in Santa Paula CA – Dec 12, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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Barbara in Santa Barbara, CA – May 29, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Michael in Santa Barbara, Ca – Dec 31, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

At The Spine and Orthopedic Center, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality care relating to back and neck conditions. Additionally, we also specialize in treatment of orthopedic conditions, including shoulder, elbow,...read more
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Pain Medicine

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  • Peachtree Spine Physicians

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010
  • University Of Utah

    Residency Hospital, 2009
  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc.511 Bath St Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Practice

SWL Medical Inc2027 Village Ln Ste 101 Solvang, CA 93463
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

    351 S Patterson Ave
    Santa Barbara, CA 93111
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St
    Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    21% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

    2050 Viborg Rd
    Solvang, CA 93463

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    95%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    13% higher than the national average

    93%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    12% higher than the national average

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