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David J. Kennedy MD

Professor and Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Musculoskeletal Problems
  • Orthopaedics
  • Pain Management, Back
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation
  • Spine
  • Sports Medicine

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Nashville
2201 Children's Way, Suite 1221
Nashville, TN 37212
Vanderbilt Spine Center
Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 23108
Nashville, TN 37204

Services

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.
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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No answer as to what was wrong or diagnosis.Took X-rays and never got back with me.
August 21, 2025
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Excellent all round experience.
August 8, 2025
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Dr Fitch is a very good Dr who listens and does his job well. I would recommend him to others.
July 22, 2025
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