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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.
I had a bad experience with a chiropractor after experiencing some lower back pain but my experience with Dr. Kennedy was good. I received a much clearer understanding of my symptoms and how to manage my issues.
May 23, 2026
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I finally feel like someone listened. Dr Kennedy and his Fellow were so professional and kind. They listened intently to my concerns so much I felt like was heard and seen. He spoke my language about my problem and an interest in getting to the root of it rather than throw medicine and therapy at it. He said we don't want to keep throwing the same options at it that you have tried many times and expect different results when it's obvious they haven't worked. At that point he won me over s the right person. He said I hear you. I wanted to cry right there. I have had pain for years. Thrown my back out the times in the last year. Tried PT, Acupuncture, Chiropractic Therapy, and Stretching which none have worked. I want a solution to the pain I have everyday. I believe Dr Kennedy will be the person to fix it. It can't happen fast enough for me, but believe I'm on the right track for a change. I'll keep you posted with the results.
May 9, 2026
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Vanderbilt has been awesome at helping me too get back to 100%
May 5, 2026
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Prompt and efficient. Spent time with me. I did not feel rushed.
March 6, 2026
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It was nice to be heard and listened to. Someone actually listened and is trying to help relieve my pain instead of sending me home with no plan of relief.
March 6, 2026
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Dr Kennedy and his Fellow were simply outstanding in every respect.
February 16, 2026
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Dr Kennedy and his fellow Dr Mececk (sp?) were amazing. Took time, explained things in a way that I could understand and I appreciate the time they took with me. I am very happy with my care!
January 10, 2026
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Dr Kennedy and Dr Machek are top-notch in how they deal with patients. Also, their treatment seems to work better than where I was before. I am in much less pain now and I'm leading a better life because of it.
December 23, 2025
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Extremely satisfied.
October 7, 2025
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