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.
Santa Monica Parkside Family Medicine
|
2428 Santa Monica Boulevard,
Suite 200,
Santa Monica, CA
90404
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
Locations
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
- 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.
439 total ratings | 225 reviews
5.0
May 30, 2024
All great!
5.0
May 30, 2024
Great care
5.0
May 30, 2024
Dr Kennedy is the best. Very professional
5.0
May 30, 2024
Fast, efficient, and caring
5.0
May 29, 2024
Very professional and knowledgeable
5.0
May 28, 2024
It was very good!
5.0
May 28, 2024
Very thorough and efficient.
5.0
May 22, 2024
On time, caring, spending time and answering all questions! He is the best!
5.0
May 22, 2024
Good discussion and he answered all my questions.
5.0
May 22, 2024
Dr Kennedy is thorough, attentive, and kind.
5.0
May 13, 2024
Had a physical for pre surgery. Dr. Kennedy has been my family doctor for years. On time and simply put the best. I love the treatment from all my physicians at UCLA.
5.0
May 13, 2024
Dr Kennedy is thorough and explains everything.
5.0
May 10, 2024
Dr. Kennedy knows me and genuinely cares about me. I know the doctors have “time limits” with each patient but Dr. Kennedy never makes you feel like he is rushed. He takes his time to listen and involves me!
5.0
May 10, 2024
Great experience. No complaints
5.0
May 6, 2024
Great doctor! He’s on top of all my numerous medical issues. He always listens to what I have to say.
5.0
May 6, 2024
He is a pro great!
5.0
May 6, 2024
Doctor Kennedy is very thorough and very nice.
5.0
May 3, 2024
Dr. Richard Kennedy and his staff were professional and very enjoyable to interact with. It was a great experience during my visit today.
5.0
May 3, 2024
Great doctor
5.0
May 2, 2024
Good at relieving stress, quick work.
5.0
April 20, 2024
Excellent; asked all the right questions.
5.0
April 17, 2024
Everyone was friendly and courteous. Everyone was professional and all my questions were answered.
5.0
April 16, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is always thorough and very pleasant.
5.0
April 16, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is always pleasant and willing to answer all my questions
5.0
April 15, 2024
Dr. been very helpful
5.0
April 12, 2024
Seamless and quick process
5.0
April 12, 2024
Very good and understanding
5.0
April 10, 2024
Pleasant and very thirough
5.0
April 10, 2024
Dr Kennedy is consistently thorough and kind. I grateful to have such an excellent doctor.
5.0
April 5, 2024
The staff is always friendly and helpful when I arrive. I only had to wait just a few minutes to see the doctor. And Dr. Kennedy is very easy to talk to and he’s a good listener.
5.0
April 1, 2024
He was very professional and pleasant to deal with.
5.0
April 1, 2024
Doctor Kennedy is an excellent doctor. He reviewed my most recent test info and explained best options for an antibiotic. He always is prepared, thorough, and checks with me about what I want. He is always responsive, clear, kind, and a great diagnostician.
5.0
March 26, 2024
He was attentive, caring and helpful
5.0
March 26, 2024
Great! as always
4.0
March 26, 2024
Brief and professional,
5.0
March 23, 2024
He knows my medical history so we can discuss my next medical step. He cares about my health.
5.0
March 22, 2024
Fabulous
5.0
March 22, 2024
Excellent and responsive
5.0
March 21, 2024
Dr. Rick is thorough and efficient.
5.0
March 21, 2024
He was on time, spent some time reviewing everything, testing blood pressure, heart rate, etc. He was pleasant & thorough!
5.0
March 20, 2024
Pleased
5.0
March 19, 2024
Very good.
5.0
March 19, 2024
Love Dr. Kennedy and so happy to have found him years ago. Staff are all professional, courteous and well informed.
5.0
March 18, 2024
Dr Kennedy is the best
5.0
March 14, 2024
Great Telehealth visit
5.0
March 14, 2024
Quick and thorough.
5.0
March 13, 2024
Dr. Kennedy always answers my questions and is an outstanding doctor.
5.0
March 13, 2024
As always, uniformly delightful and professional.
5.0
March 13, 2024
Dr Kennedy is a very thorough and intelligent doctor, especially with managing my asthma issues.
5.0
March 12, 2024
Very helpful
5.0
March 12, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is fantastic. He is very caring and listens to what you have to say.
5.0
March 12, 2024
best possible doctor
5.0
March 12, 2024
As always, dr. was excellent!
5.0
March 12, 2024
Dr Kennedy is thorough, patient, and extremely helpful. His approach makes me feel relaxed. Thank you.
5.0
March 12, 2024
Best doctor, excellent care
5.0
March 11, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is always highly professional and compassionate.
5.0
March 11, 2024
Caring, smart and efficient
5.0
March 1, 2024
Helpful.
5.0
February 29, 2024
Top noch
5.0
February 29, 2024
Dr Kennedy and his team are the best!
5.0
February 26, 2024
Dr Kennedy is as always very efficient
5.0
February 23, 2024
Excellent as always
5.0
February 23, 2024
Dr.Kennedy is a very knowledgeable, cool, caring person.
5.0
February 23, 2024
Personable.
5.0
February 22, 2024
Great service and honest interaction
5.0
February 22, 2024
Dr Kennedy is compassionate and provides excellent care
5.0
February 22, 2024
The office staff is great! I feel very lucky to have Dr Kennedy as my Dr. He is very knowledgeable and listens to my concerns. I never feel like I am leaving the appt with an answered question.
5.0
February 21, 2024
Dr Kennedy is thorough and kind. He looks at my history, asks specific questions, and asks what I want to have pursued.
5.0
February 20, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is always wonderful and attentive.
5.0
February 20, 2024
Dr Kennedy is excellent to work with. Always professional.
5.0
February 20, 2024
We discussed my issue and he listened to all I had to say.
5.0
February 16, 2024
He always takes time - does not make me feel rushed. Inquisitive
5.0
February 16, 2024
He was prepared and had read test results. Listened to my concerns. I really like the fact that I didn’t have to get in my car and drive. My current situation is such that it is difficult to turn my head so I am a little nervous driving.
5.0
February 15, 2024
Always professional, thorough, and personable.
5.0
February 15, 2024
Kindness, answers all my concerns
5.0
February 14, 2024
Invested in my health, caring, kind, thoughtful, clear, thorough, interested
5.0
February 13, 2024
Excellent
5.0
February 13, 2024
Dr Kennedy is the best, as is the staff
5.0
February 12, 2024
Pleased
5.0
February 10, 2024
Thing went well doctor took us early couldn’t be happier
5.0
February 7, 2024
Always friendly and professional
5.0
February 7, 2024
Everyone is great.
4.0
February 6, 2024
Dr Kennedy is awesome
5.0
February 6, 2024
Always a pleasure seeing Dr. Kennedy! He is very thorough and has lovely bedside manner.
5.0
February 5, 2024
He was thorough and his explanations were clearly presented
5.0
February 2, 2024
Dr Kennedy always very helpful Today was phone visit
5.0
February 2, 2024
Friendly and knowledgeable as usual
5.0
February 1, 2024
I went in for my annual physical exam and my doctor is a nice easy going person who takes his time with me and makes sure everything is going well with me. He checks to make sure everything is going right, adjusts my medication accordingly. Makes all the authorizations needed. He’s a great doctor and a very nice person.
5.0
February 1, 2024
He considered all my input and concluded, as I suspected, that I had a UTI.
5.0
January 31, 2024
Thorough and helpful
5.0
January 30, 2024
Asked many questions and covered all my concerns.
5.0
January 30, 2024
Nursing was perfect. Doctor was good. I hope I get that resolved.
5.0
January 30, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is a good listener. He is a true professional.
5.0
January 30, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is great! Always very thorough and a pleasure to meet with.
5.0
January 30, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is an excellent doctor who really assists to understand my test results.
5.0
January 27, 2024
He took the time to listen to my concerns and check them out, either physical calls or via the blood tests and urinalyses that were part of my annual physical. Excellent care.
5.0
January 27, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is professional, thorough and cordial. He listens to me and is responsive to my medical needs.
5.0
January 26, 2024
Dr Jennedy listens and is receptive
5.0
January 24, 2024
As usual I have been treated with respect and excellent service.
5.0
January 24, 2024
Physical exam was comprehensive.
5.0
January 23, 2024
Speedy response and he was able to diagnose over the phone
5.0
January 23, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is the best family doctor!
5.0
January 23, 2024
Always good to see Dr Kennedy very knowledgeable and very pleasant l Always feel at ease seeing him
5.0
January 19, 2024
Diagnosed the problem right away and prescribed medication that helped
5.0
January 19, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is nice and friendly. He communicates well, he finds time to go over the lab results and discuss it with me over the phone, whether the results were normal or not.
5.0
January 18, 2024
Always caring, and listens to what si have to say.
5.0
January 17, 2024
Always takes care of my concerns
5.0
January 17, 2024
Great
5.0
January 16, 2024
Dr Kennedy is efficient and professional and yet friendly and I feel very comfortable with him!!! Very thorough and test everything just in case!
5.0
January 16, 2024
Trust
5.0
January 13, 2024
Think the world of my doctor but he needs to spend more time.
5.0
January 12, 2024
Everything on time
5.0
January 12, 2024
Great
5.0
January 11, 2024
No nonsense examination. Covered all the bases thoroughly and to my satisfaction. One residual issue already resolved at time of writing this.
5.0
January 11, 2024
Great!
5.0
January 11, 2024
The best!!!
5.0
January 11, 2024
Friendly. Remembers me. Great follow thru. Timely
5.0
January 9, 2024
Excellent. He is the greatest diagnostician in the world
5.0
January 9, 2024
Very thorough follow up visit. Always a pleasure to see Dr. Richard Kennedy
5.0
January 8, 2024
Very efficient interview to get to the solution. Dr Kennedy has the experience in general and with me specifically to make the visits productive and efficient.
5.0
January 8, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is an excellent doctor. He answers my questions thoroughly.
4.0
January 5, 2024
It was great, but disappointing they couldn’t give me a b12 shot when I was sick bc I don’t have a deficiency on your records. Helping people prevent sickness should be considered. All else was great.
5.0
January 5, 2024
Dr Kennedy is grest!
5.0
January 5, 2024
Dr Kennedy is the best , he takes his time to listen and answer all my questions and does his testing very thoroughly
5.0
January 4, 2024
Excellent
5.0
January 3, 2024
Dr. Kennedy is simply the best. I have been his patient for around 25 years and always feel he is on his game and gives excellent care.
5.0
January 3, 2024
Excellent
5.0
December 30, 2023
I have been seeing this doctor for over 30 years so obviously there is a reason I continue to see him. I have problems related to old age and he always manages to ask the right questions and is always concerned and helpful with ideas to help me.
5.0
December 29, 2023
Took time to hear me
5.0
December 28, 2023
Dr. Kennedy is thorough and always a pleasure to see. He’s been our family doctor for 20+ years!
5.0
December 27, 2023
Dr Kennedy works hard to try to ask the questions that help him figure out what hidden problem you are trying to explain to him.
5.0
December 27, 2023
Dr. Kennedy is always great
5.0
December 27, 2023
Always feel very confident and informed. The office staff is very welcoming and most freindly.
5.0
December 22, 2023
very pleased with Dr. Kennedy, blood work, checking heart, legs, conversation, with chest.
5.0
December 22, 2023
Dr Kennedy was prompt, he answered all of my questions, and was speedy in his diagnosis.
5.0
December 21, 2023
Great Doctor - great staff
5.0
December 21, 2023
Always 100% +
5.0
December 20, 2023
Dr Kennedy is professional and gives excellent care
5.0
December 19, 2023
Easy, efficient
5.0
December 19, 2023
Always very professional, thorough and kind.
5.0
December 17, 2023
Good listener. took time with me and I didn't feel rushed.
5.0
December 15, 2023
Extremely professional, easy to talk to, excellent all around!
5.0
December 15, 2023
Dr.Kennedy I trust him my health He is very knowledgeable about my health
5.0
December 14, 2023
Doctor was outstanding. Staff was efficient and friendly
5.0
December 13, 2023
Seemed thorough and concerned, with plausible instructions
5.0
December 12, 2023
Dr. Kennedy is the best! He is very personable but professional. He knows me and gives me his undivided attention when I see him.
5.0
December 12, 2023
As usual, Dr. Kennedy is excellent! Need I say more?🌻😉
5.0
December 11, 2023
It was normal and all my concerns were addressed
5.0
December 8, 2023
Routine physical with Dr. Richard Kennedy. Rick is a great GP, and he has helped me immensely to navigate these golden years when the physical plant starts breaking down.
5.0
December 8, 2023
Professional, personable, caring of my wellbeing
5.0
December 6, 2023
As always, direct and helpful!
5.0
December 6, 2023
Appointment went very well,office staff and nurses all very professional and very friendly
5.0
December 5, 2023
Called on time to discuss my issues
5.0
December 5, 2023
Dr Kennedy cares about me. He consistently provides great care
5.0
December 5, 2023
Dr. Kennedy is my favorite doctor who takes care of all my medical needs with professionalism and empathy. His personality shines through. And he is truly a compassionate soul. Thank you very much for all the years you’ve taken care of me, Dr Kennedy.
5.0
December 5, 2023
Perfect office Perfect staff Perfect Dr Kennedy I wish all offices would be like yours It has been many years that I have seen a n office so perfect and efficient as yours Wishing you the best and a very happy new year
5.0
December 4, 2023
Very professional and thorough.
5.0
December 1, 2023
Dr Kennedy, is kind and through in his diagnosis. He’s very caring
5.0
November 30, 2023
Thorough and creative .
5.0
November 30, 2023
Dr. Kennedy is always caring and concerned about my health. I have always received excellent care from him.
5.0
November 29, 2023
Had a physical with Dr Kennedy and he was very thorough and answered all of my questions
5.0
November 28, 2023
Dr. Kennedy is phenomenal! He is so nice and caring...he listens and shoots straight with you!
5.0
November 28, 2023
Very good.
5.0
November 28, 2023
Friendly, efficient
5.0
November 27, 2023
I have been seeing this doctor for over 15 years and only have compliments for hm, his staff and the practice in general
5.0
November 27, 2023
Dr Kennedy is always warm and caring. He is thorough with his questions.
5.0
November 23, 2023
Dr Kennedy was very attentive, informative and helpful. He is wonderful with his patients.
5.0
November 21, 2023
Always on time. Office staff great. DR Kennedy. A PLUS!!!!
5.0
November 21, 2023
Very professional and efficient
5.0
November 20, 2023
Answer all my questions
5.0
November 17, 2023
Organized To the point Very friendly staff
5.0
November 16, 2023
Knowledgeable and caring
5.0
November 16, 2023
Efficient and wonderful
5.0
November 16, 2023
Very efficient. Answered all my concerns. Made suggestions
5.0
November 15, 2023
Doctor Kennedy is great! I am grateful to have him as my doctor.
5.0
November 14, 2023
Dr. Kennedy is the best!
5.0
November 13, 2023
Very efficient, like usual.
5.0
November 9, 2023
Very professional
5.0
November 8, 2023
Great o
5.0
November 7, 2023
Pleasant and thorough
5.0
November 6, 2023
Quick to address the issue compassionately.
5.0
November 6, 2023
Dr.Kennedy is very detailed and knowledgeable. He always listens my heath concerns
5.0
November 3, 2023
I drove in from 36 miles out of town for a 2:30pm appointment. Even though I was 20 minutes late Dr. Kennedy still saw me. I really appreciate him.
5.0
November 3, 2023
Dr Kennedy is the best doctor // always solves issues.
5.0
November 2, 2023
All good
5.0
November 2, 2023
Very prompt, good answers to questions.
5.0
November 2, 2023
Very professional and courteous
5.0
October 31, 2023
He is very attentive to my questions and how I feel.
5.0
October 31, 2023
Always an excellent professional, he listens and gives clear and useful feedback,
5.0
October 31, 2023
I felt the doctor was very professional and attentive. All of my concerns were addressed and would feel comfortable referring him to any of my family or colleagues.
5.0
October 31, 2023
As always, attentive, familiar with my history and very easy to talk to. He is exceptional.
5.0
October 30, 2023
Prompt service even though I arrived early
5.0
October 26, 2023
Dr Kennedy is always the best, never had a bad experience. He and his staff make doctor visits so pleasant.
5.0
October 26, 2023
Excellent
5.0
October 25, 2023
Excellent
5.0
October 25, 2023
Dr Kennedy is great. I think there is new staff which were different!
5.0
October 25, 2023
Excellent as usual
5.0
October 24, 2023
It was brief but my questions were answered.
5.0
October 23, 2023
Dr Kennedy was prompt and thorough!
5.0
October 23, 2023
Excellent. Love my UCLA Docs.
5.0
October 20, 2023
Dr. Kennedy is a good doctor. He?s personable, remembers details about my family/life, asks questions and offers advice. He?s the reason I drive an hour in Santa Monica.
5.0
October 20, 2023
Dr. Kennedy is fantastic. This is my annual checkup and he was thorough, professional and extremely engaged
5.0
October 19, 2023
Through and friendly.
5.0
October 19, 2023
5 star
5.0
October 19, 2023
I love Dr. Kennedy - he listens, explanes and is very effecient and thorough.
5.0
October 18, 2023
Dr Kennedy was up to date with my History and my File.
5.0
October 17, 2023
He was great as always
5.0
October 17, 2023
He listens and is supportive.
5.0
October 16, 2023
Just love our special Dr Kennedy! It is so comforting to know we always have him to support our well being and cheer us on! Thank you so much 💕
5.0
October 12, 2023
Wonderful, Friendly, and very concerned with my issues.
5.0
October 12, 2023
I go in prepared with questions, he always takes time to answer
5.0
October 11, 2023
Thank you Dr Kennedy & Staff.
5.0
October 10, 2023
Very proactive and caring
5.0
October 10, 2023
He’s great, thorough and direct
5.0
October 10, 2023
A very good, kind, and professional doctor.
5.0
October 9, 2023
Dr. Kennedy was excellent as always. Answers all of my questions and he always makes sure that my physical and mental health are excellent.
5.0
October 9, 2023
Always pleasant and efficient.
5.0
October 6, 2023
Very thorough, kind and available.
5.0
October 6, 2023
I always have a good experience with Dr Kennedy
5.0
October 6, 2023
Dr Kennedy is the bedt!
5.0
October 6, 2023
He is always on time personable and proficient in his work as an internist. He is through and listens to everything you say. UCLA is lucky to have him on staff.
5.0
October 5, 2023
Dr Kennedy is amazing. The greatest bed side manner and ability to diagnose the issue
5.0
October 3, 2023
Dr Kennedy is straightforward and easy to converse with.
5.0
October 3, 2023
Dr. Kennedy is always great, asking all the right questions getting to the source of issue. He is always prompt on getting back to me, via phone or nurse calling me. The Best
5.0
October 2, 2023
Annual physical. Dr. Kennedy was friendly, remembered important issues from the past (even before reviewing the records) and spent enough time with me.