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Richard J. Kennedy, MD

Family Medicine

Average rating: 5.0

| 157 ratings | 116 reviews

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.

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Languages

English

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 Center, 1986

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095 US

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

1250 16th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90404 US

Areas of Focus

Primary care

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Shield of California
Centivo
Cigna
First Health
Health Net of California
Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
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.

157 total ratings | 116 reviews

5.0

May 29, 2025

Dr Kennedy.was prepared and answered all of my questions

5.0

May 28, 2025

listens very carefully

5.0

May 28, 2025

All good excellent care.

5.0

May 28, 2025

Prompt and thorough

5.0

May 27, 2025

I emailed Dr Kennedy this morning and he tele-health with me the same afternoon. He listened carefully and advised me.

5.0

May 23, 2025

He’s kind, and explains things clearly

5.0

May 23, 2025

Very helpful

5.0

May 21, 2025

Dr Kennedy has been my doctor for 12 years and he is excellent.

5.0

May 21, 2025

Perfrct

5.0

May 21, 2025

Perfect!

5.0

May 21, 2025

Answered all my questions.

5.0

May 20, 2025

On Time, Dr. Answered all my questions, He explained everything. He was very professional.

5.0

May 20, 2025

Friendly, efficient, thorough, informed

5.0

May 19, 2025

He is the BEST. He answered all my questions and helped me everything I needed

5.0

May 17, 2025

Very nice experience

5.0

May 16, 2025

Professional, caring, spent time and listen to the patients and give the best advice!

5.0

May 15, 2025

On time. Cares about my well being.

5.0

May 15, 2025

Dr. Kennedy was very thorough and the nurses very efficient

5.0

May 15, 2025

Dr Kennedy is very professional and efficient and very friendly!!!!

5.0

May 14, 2025

Thorough and professional, as slways

5.0

May 14, 2025

Great experience. Very helpful.

5.0

May 14, 2025

Immediate response to my needs.

5.0

May 13, 2025

You let me know that he was there to serve. My needs, made me feel comfortable and and heard.

5.0

May 13, 2025

good. visit

5.0

May 12, 2025

First rate. Dr. Kennedy is smart, kind and efficient.

5.0

May 12, 2025

Dr. Kennedy is great. He is truly a gem. I hope he never retires.

5.0

May 12, 2025

Dr Kennedy is very knowledgeable and knows my Chart .

5.0

May 9, 2025

As always, Dr Kennedy was caring and thorough. He is amazing

5.0

May 9, 2025

Fast, friendly, thorough, efficient.

5.0

May 7, 2025

Dr. Kennedy is always supportive and never condescending or dismissive.

5.0

May 7, 2025

Very efficient

5.0

May 7, 2025

Pleasant

5.0

May 6, 2025

Thanks for Dr Kennedy

5.0

May 6, 2025

Dr. Kennedy is the best.

5.0

May 5, 2025

He covered essential health issues thoroughly and suggested appropriate blood tests.

5.0

May 4, 2025

Dr Kennedy is unsurpassed, great doctor

5.0

May 3, 2025

Dr Kennedy listen’s and always does his best to make sure your records and test are updated. He’s a good doctor.

5.0

May 2, 2025

Dr Kennedy is thorough and accessible

5.0

May 2, 2025

Had an early appointment. Right on time, I saw the nurse for BP, weighted, etc. maybe waited 10 minutes, saw Dr. Kennedy! Afterwards, nurse took more test and I was out of the office by 9am. Easy! Wonderful!

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

Richard J. Kennedy, MD

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Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

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