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Dr. Richard Kennedy, MD

Dr. Richard Kennedy, MD

Family Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Kennedy, MD is a family medicine physician in Santa Monica, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

2428 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 200 Santa Monica, CA 90404
Telehealth available
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Dr. Kennedy's Reviews

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4.0
16 ratings, 5 with a written review
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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.
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 others found this helpful
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Feb 23, 2021
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As another reviewer mentioned, Kennedy’s bedside manner is non-existent. He had no concerns for the symptoms I explained and rushed me along with no solution. After this nightmare, I consulted a second physician (who i will review separately) that quickly diagnosed the issue and gave me a great solution. There is no shortage of capable doctors in Santa Monica — skip this doctor with a God complex.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Jun 20, 2020
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I’m grateful to have Dr. Kennedy as my primary physician. He is thorough and uses a holistic approach to treating my concerns. Ie for sleep problems he evaluated caffeine intake and overall lifestyle to find the underlying cause rather than blindly prescribe pills to treat the symptom.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 16, 2019
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My husband and I have been patient’s of dr Kennedy for 8 years. I go as little as possible because of his awful attitude and bedside manner. Every time I go I promise myself I will find another doctor. He is rude, disrespectful, talks over you and is unwilling to discuss things if you have any questions or hesitations. you can hear him talking the same way to other patients through the walls as you sit waiting for your turn.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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Mrs Herd in Santa Monica – Nov 07, 2018
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Dr. Kennedy is extremely competent, caring and compassionate. His other patients and I are indeed fortunate to be his patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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Carolyn Taffel in Santa Monica, CA – Sep 26, 2016
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Dr. Richard Kennedy, MD is a family medicine physician in Santa Monica, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • 1987

    Residency Hospital, 1989

  • Santa Monica Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • Albany Medical College

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Locations

Practice

Parkside Family Medicine2428 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 200 Santa Monica, CA 90404
1
(310) 998-5868

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