Richard J. Kennedy, MD
- Family Medicine
Average rating:
5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 1989
Residency
Family Practice, Santa Monica-UCLA Family Practice, 1989
Internship
Family Practice, Santa Monica-UCLA Family Practice, 1987
Degree
MD, Albany Medical College, 1986
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Areas of Focus
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- L.A. Care
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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Reviews
Overall Rating:
5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
328 total ratings | 203 reviews
5.0
April 30, 2025
Dr k is the best. Caring, thorough and dedicated. A true professional. Staff also wonderful.
5.0
April 29, 2025
Dr. Kennedy is an outstanding doctor. He is kind and thorough. He asks questions to thoroughly understand what my issues are. He clearly explained what I need to do for follow-up and I was provided with a printout summary and necessary follow-up.
5.0
April 29, 2025
The best team !
5.0
April 7, 2025
Very efficient and professional
5.0
April 7, 2025
Best medical care ever.
5.0
April 3, 2025
Always great experiences with Dr. Kennedy!
5.0
April 3, 2025
Dr. Kennedy made my experience phenomenal all the way around.
5.0
April 2, 2025
Exceptional!’
5.0
March 29, 2025
Great doctor
5.0
March 25, 2025
Dr Kennedy is always amazing and I love how ontime he keeps his schedule
5.0
March 24, 2025
Richard Kennedy is a fabulous doctor and I appreciate his professionalism and friendly manner. He spends quality time with his patients.
5.0
March 19, 2025
Dr. Kennedy is the best possible doctor.
5.0
March 19, 2025
Doctor was thorough, helpful, and professional
5.0
March 18, 2025
Love him
5.0
March 11, 2025
Very nice treatment always
5.0
March 11, 2025
Checked test results from ER snd explained their significance to me. Guided me on next steps.
5.0
March 10, 2025
Easy, direct , to the point, and relaxed seemed knowledgeable and encouraging and very nice.
5.0
March 2, 2025
Dr Kennedy demonstrates that he cares about my medical needs.
5.0
February 28, 2025
Listens, answers questions, and then checks the concerns.
5.0
February 27, 2025
Friendly, smart and very empathic.
5.0
February 27, 2025
Dr Kennedy is the best !
5.0
February 27, 2025
Always friendly, professional, and concerned about my health. He always suggests ways to improve my medical future.
5.0
February 26, 2025
Dr Kennedy is as usual, efficient, reliable, and very thorough. He addressed all of my concerns.
5.0
February 26, 2025
Answered all questions - good doctor
5.0
February 25, 2025
One of the best
5.0
February 21, 2025
Professional, smiling greeting at reception, efficient checkin, quick, attentive vitals, efficient yet caring assessment, very proficient nurse technician, and polite and efficient check out.
5.0
February 21, 2025
Dr. Kennedy is always a greater listener, provides with the right advice, installs a great degree of confidence in the remedy and gives you a peace of mond.
5.0
February 20, 2025
He was great, as always
4.0
February 19, 2025
Dr Kennedy is a gift
5.0
February 19, 2025
Very thorough and thoughtful
5.0
February 19, 2025
All questions were answered and I left very satisfied.
5.0
February 18, 2025
Kindly follow and answer all my questions or concerns
5.0
February 12, 2025
As always, Dr Kennedy was professional and caring. He assessed my condition and immediately proposed action. I had a CT scan within a couple of hours and received my results from the doctor shortly afterwards.
5.0
February 11, 2025
My Dr Richard Kennedy is the best doctor you could have. He knows me and my medical history better than I do and is unabashed at telling me what I should do to improve and maintain my good health. His behaviors and practices are reflected in his office staff as well. I Couldn’t be happier
5.0
February 10, 2025
Dr. Kennedy exemplifies and demonstrates the highest professional standards in analyzing my wife and my medical issues, combined with a warm and engaging ‘bedside manner’ that makes each visit with him a pleasure to see him and confide our conditions so that he may promptly solve the issues.
5.0
February 6, 2025
Dr Kennedy is realistic, calm, experienced and even has a great sense of humor. His advice has always been thoughtful and helpful.
5.0
February 6, 2025
he listened, understood the problem, and helped me
5.0
February 5, 2025
As always the Doctor was excellent and gave me another Doctor visit for my situation
5.0
February 5, 2025
Very professional 👏
5.0
February 5, 2025
Best doctor! Always helps me interpret new test results and helps me develop a path forward.
5.0
February 5, 2025
Had a regular check up all went well with Staff and Dr.
5.0
February 4, 2025
Listened to my symptoms, asked pertinent questions, took EKG and blood work - I feel secure in his treatment.
5.0
February 4, 2025
Addresses all my needs quickly
5.0
February 3, 2025
Today I saw my doctor to have a physical. He was his polite, charming self. He examined me and we talked then a nurse took blood.
5.0
January 30, 2025
Excellent
5.0
January 30, 2025
I think he’s so good and don’t want him to ever retire.
5.0
January 30, 2025
Dr Kennedy is always patient and thorough. He is kind and treats me with respect.
5.0
January 29, 2025
Dr. Kennedy and the entire staff are friendly, and attentive. Couldn't ask for more!
5.0
January 29, 2025
Helpful, took the time to listen to my concerns. Also the nurse went the extra mile to keep me calm while drawing blood. Great experience
5.0
January 28, 2025
Very personable attentive
5.0
January 27, 2025
The doctor was prompt, friendly and answered all questions.
5.0
January 27, 2025
Friendly, efficient, trustworthy.
5.0
January 24, 2025
Richard Kennedy is great
5.0
January 23, 2025
I had an issue to discuss and Dr. Kennedy answered all my questions and made some suggestions and prescribed a medication.
5.0
January 23, 2025
Very personable and professional
5.0
January 21, 2025
Dr Kennedy has always been a consummate professional.
5.0
January 17, 2025
5 star. Thanks
5.0
January 16, 2025
Was great. Dr. Kennedy is a great doctor!
5.0
January 16, 2025
Dr Kennedy is always a pleasure
5.0
January 9, 2025
Very professional, knows what is going on, good diagnosis, quick and easy appointment. Thank you Dr Kennedy.
5.0
January 9, 2025
Always the best experience
5.0
January 6, 2025
Intelligent and helpful, as usual.
5.0
January 4, 2025
Quick, to the point, professional, compassionate
5.0
January 3, 2025
Dr. Kennedy answered all of my questions, renewed prescriptions and referred me to Behavior Health for weekly sessions with a Psychologist.
5.0
January 3, 2025
Exam was short, thorough and to the point.
5.0
January 2, 2025
Prompt appointment pleasant experience
5.0
December 31, 2024
Excellent
5.0
December 27, 2024
Dr Kennedy is so nice and professional.
5.0
December 26, 2024
Very good
5.0
December 23, 2024
efficient and thorough!
5.0
December 23, 2024
Always very fast, thorough, professional and compassionate.
5.0
December 19, 2024
Dr Kennedy listens to me and does a great job with my health.
5.0
December 18, 2024
It was a pleasant experience. Dr.Kennedy was professional and polite in responding to all questions.
5.0
December 18, 2024
Always great to see Dr Kennedy. I’ve been his patient for 25+ yrs
5.0
December 18, 2024
I love Dr. Kennedy! He is the best and most thorough doctor! He genuinely cares about me.
5.0
December 16, 2024
My doctor is caring and thorough. He takes time with me and answers any questions.
5.0
December 16, 2024
Quick, efficient, friendly
5.0
December 14, 2024
Wonderful
5.0
December 12, 2024
Dr Kennedy was kind and reassuring. He understands the challenges I face and giving me all the things I need to pass them
5.0
December 12, 2024
Easy to talk to. Dr. Was easy to understand. Very nice
5.0
December 10, 2024
Efficient and professional
5.0
December 10, 2024
Dr Kennedy is kind, caring and always willing to hear me out when I'm not feeling my best. He takes the time to listen and respond intelligently to all my questions and concerns.
5.0
December 10, 2024
Ways efficient and suor friendly.
5.0
December 6, 2024
Everyone was very professional. I was not kept waiting. The staff and my doctor communicated extremely well.
5.0
December 6, 2024
Staff and the doctor were professional and courteous.
5.0
December 4, 2024
Dr and staff are nice. Service is great.
5.0
December 4, 2024
Excellent care
5.0
December 2, 2024
He listened to my problem, did tests & will let me know what the remedy.
5.0
December 2, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is intelligent effective and gets to the point he’s wonderful
5.0
November 25, 2024
As always Dr Kennedy and his staff did an outstanding job
5.0
November 25, 2024
Answered all my questions.
5.0
November 21, 2024
Very professional, answered all my questions, did an exam thoroughly, and asked me all the questions pertaining to my health. Great Doctor, good experience and will always recommend him.
5.0
November 20, 2024
Thorough and pleasant as usual
5.0
November 20, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is always very thorough and interested in helping in every way.
5.0
November 19, 2024
Physical today. Went over all pertinant data and had a blood test
5.0
November 18, 2024
Quick, efficient, caring
5.0
November 18, 2024
The doctor was prompt, friendly and answered questions.
5.0
November 15, 2024
I have established a nice long-term relationship with Dr. Kennedy. He spends time and listens and has constructive ideas.
5.0
November 14, 2024
Dr Kennedy always pleasant and direct.
5.0
November 14, 2024
Efficient and friendly
5.0
November 14, 2024
Great personality, always on time, very caring
5.0
November 14, 2024
Dr. Richard Kennedy is the best doctor I have ever had. He is extremely knowledgeable and has a great bedside manner.
5.0
November 13, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is attentive and thorough.
5.0
November 12, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is always on top of his game and thorough with his questions. He’s a great doctor.
5.0
November 8, 2024
He was informed, thorough, and expert.
5.0
November 7, 2024
It was a video visit and as soon as I called his office they arranged the visit.
5.0
November 6, 2024
On time, thorough and interested.
5.0
November 5, 2024
Listens, knowledgeable, professional and puts me at ease.
5.0
November 4, 2024
Good
5.0
October 31, 2024
Checked past tests against concerns, listened to concerns, made future plan.
5.0
October 30, 2024
Annual Physical with thorough review Dr Kennedy is the best!
5.0
October 29, 2024
Very efficient, thorough and professional
5.0
October 28, 2024
He listens and explains well!
5.0
October 25, 2024
Dr. Kennedy reviewed my meds, and my well being, blood pressure and heart sounds.
5.0
October 25, 2024
Excellent as always
5.0
October 23, 2024
Dr. Kennedy listens and gives good advice.
5.0
October 23, 2024
Great doctor
5.0
October 22, 2024
Call went perfect I was able to speak to my Doctor love it did not have to go into the office to have a visit.
5.0
October 22, 2024
Always good-full list of questions for-feel well looked after
5.0
October 21, 2024
Always helpful
5.0
October 21, 2024
Excellent physician!
5.0
October 16, 2024
He was knowledgeable and able to give me a concise yet thorough summary about my health and conditions.
5.0
October 15, 2024
Dr. Kennedy was thorough, very responsive to my medical concerns, and pleasant.
5.0
October 15, 2024
Dr. Kennedy always provides a great patient experience.
5.0
October 14, 2024
He is open, answers all my questions and nice
5.0
October 10, 2024
Dr. Kennedy does a great job. He listens to all my concerns and answers all my health related questions. Very thorough too.
5.0
October 7, 2024
Very knowledgeable and very professional no pressure to make decisions and funny
5.0
October 5, 2024
Excellent communication and information as usual.
5.0
October 2, 2024
Caring doctor who listens to concerns, and schedules appropriate tests.
5.0
September 30, 2024
Dr. Rick is always very cordial informative and helpful. He’s the best!
1.0
September 30, 2024
He seemed irritated and impatient. I felt rushed and his mood took me by surprise. His energy was like he was having a very bad day. Horrible experience.
5.0
September 30, 2024
Dr Kennedy was prompt, caring, efficient and obviously knowledgeable addressing my problem.
5.0
September 19, 2024
Routine F/U as appt. Plenty if time to discuss all issues and answer questions thoughtfully.
5.0
September 19, 2024
Best physician and staff
5.0
September 18, 2024
Excellent Right on time Great personnel
5.0
September 16, 2024
Excellent answers and advice to my questions on various matters.
5.0
September 13, 2024
very thoroughly and took his time
5.0
September 12, 2024
I was received immediately and the communication with the front desk, Dr assistant and Dr. Kennedy was great
5.0
September 12, 2024
I have the best doctor! The UCLA staff is always so pleasant and professional. Dr. Kennedy is the best doctor. He knows me. He is very caring, attentive and professional.
5.0
September 12, 2024
Assured me I was ok
5.0
September 11, 2024
All the test was good. Everything is well OK.
5.0
September 6, 2024
He’s awesome!
5.0
September 5, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is the most caring human being. He has been my doctor for over 30 years. I love that guy.
5.0
September 5, 2024
Excellent Doctor, very professional and knowledgeable
5.0
September 4, 2024
Excellent all the way around
5.0
August 30, 2024
Dr. Rick is always gracious, informative, and highly professional. He answers all questions and makes his patients feel they are in good care.
5.0
August 29, 2024
Dr Kennedy is the best!
5.0
August 28, 2024
Timely & informative
5.0
August 28, 2024
Always appreciate the professional advice that I get.
5.0
August 27, 2024
Dr Kennedy is the best. Office is well run. Great visit today.
5.0
August 26, 2024
Dr. Kennedy was great as usual. He gave me a prepp exam for the cataract surgery I’m going to have in about two weeks. I had an ekg and blood test done.
5.0
August 26, 2024
Made me feel good about coming in
5.0
August 26, 2024
Professional, kind, considerate, thoughtful,
5.0
August 26, 2024
Very helpful, efficient and caring.
5.0
August 26, 2024
Professional with attention to detail. Listened to me was compassionate.
5.0
August 23, 2024
Pleasant and knowledgeable
5.0
August 21, 2024
Patient and answered questions; carefully diagnosed the problem; recommended solution to resolve the problem
5.0
August 20, 2024
Dr Kennedy is great. On time, straight to the point. He was able to find all the vaccines that I needed for my trip. Very nice visit.
5.0
August 20, 2024
As always, Dr Kennedy listened to me and was very thorough in making sure my well being was taken care of.
5.0
August 19, 2024
Outstanding doctor! Always explains & listens to my concerns.
5.0
August 19, 2024
Awesome
5.0
August 13, 2024
Assessed situation, explained what was needed, had staff help with treatment
5.0
August 13, 2024
Dr. Kennedy and staff are wonderful and very caring.
5.0
August 13, 2024
Great office and polite
5.0
August 12, 2024
Very informative on questions asked.
5.0
August 12, 2024
Dr Kennedy is great
5.0
August 9, 2024
Video call started on time and I got my prescription.
5.0
August 8, 2024
The best doc
5.0
August 8, 2024
Very caring
5.0
August 7, 2024
Dr Kennedy listens carefully to every word you say, and then tells you clearly how he’ll approach your problem.
5.0
August 7, 2024
Always attentive and engaged.
5.0
August 6, 2024
Great dr, listens and gets to the point
5.0
August 5, 2024
he listened and prescribed treatment
5.0
August 4, 2024
I had a follow up appointment with my doctor and he said that he was very pleased with the results.
5.0
August 3, 2024
Thorough
5.0
July 30, 2024
He knows my health history well and has a good handle on my needs.
5.0
July 30, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is a great doctor. He is compassionate, caring, and listens to patients. He is knowledgeable and honest. He explains things in easy to understand language. I trust him with 100% of my medical needs
5.0
July 30, 2024
On time and listens to his patients
5.0
July 25, 2024
Staff was friendly and efficient. Nurse was skilled especially at the blood draw. Dr. Kennedy is always easy to talk to.
5.0
July 25, 2024
Excellent care
5.0
July 24, 2024
Great visit and talk with Dr. Kennedy
5.0
July 23, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is always kind and has a way of leveling with you so you understand the path to good health.
5.0
July 23, 2024
Excellent medical service.
5.0
July 21, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is always attentive, caring and professional! The best!!
5.0
July 20, 2024
He saw me on short notice and recommended an XRay and PT which I felt were both appropriate given my symptoms. I feel extremely comfortable having Dr. Kennedy as my GP and have every confidence in him.
5.0
July 18, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is terrific! I injured my ankle & was a bit stressed out. He has a friendly & calming demeanor. He also listened & explained things well.
5.0
July 18, 2024
My Doctor gives me as much time to explain my concerns & Situation, he carefully examined me, he care for my wellbeing.
5.0
July 18, 2024
My doctor was great. He addressed all my concerns.
5.0
July 18, 2024
Very professional, caring and listens to all your concerns
5.0
July 16, 2024
Dr. Kennedy was caring, made me feel seen and heard and took my concerns seriously. He also was completely familiar with my case and its specifics, noting changes. His skills and bedside manner are excellent
5.0
July 16, 2024
OUTSTANDING attention to addressing my needed yearly physical.
5.0
July 15, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is kind and caring. He listens and makes appropriate suggestions. I have confidence in him
5.0
July 5, 2024
Dr. Kennedy was excellent as always, he took Covid test me, do to a occurring sickness
5.0
July 3, 2024
My experience is always great from check-in to check out the staff very friendly and just great And Dr Kennedy he’s the best !!!
5.0
July 2, 2024
as always, Dr. Kennedy does a superb job.
5.0
June 27, 2024
Excellent
5.0
June 26, 2024
Dr Kennedy is the best
5.0
June 26, 2024
Dr. Kennedy spotted a particularly dangerous medical situation the weeks ago and moved mountains to make sure it was dealt with stat.
5.0
June 26, 2024
Dr Kennedy is professional and personable. Excellent Doctor
5.0
June 26, 2024
Dr Kennedy is always concerned about me and my health. He knows me over 20 years. I wouldn't go anywhere else.
5.0
June 25, 2024
Excellent, thanks
5.0
June 24, 2024
Great service and "bedside manner"!
5.0
June 24, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is great