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Richard J. Kennedy, MD

Family Medicine

Average rating: 5.0

| 498 ratings | 167 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.

Santa Monica Parkside Family Medicine | 2428 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90404

310-998-5868

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Insurance

Reviews

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 College, 1986

Locations

Santa Monica

Santa Monica Parkside Family Medicine

Family Medicine| Internal Medicine| Pediatrics

2428 Santa Monica Boulevard

Suite 200

Santa Monica, California 90404

310-998-5868

Fax:310-998-5871

Location Details

UCLA Health Santa Monica Parkside Family Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

757 Westwood Plaza

Los Angeles, California 90095

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

1250 16th St.

Santa Monica, California 90404

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)
L.A. Care
MultiPlan
UFCM Health System
Prime Health Services
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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.

498 total ratings | 167 reviews

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.

Richard J. Kennedy, MD

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