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David Kennedy, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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Physical Medicine/Rehab Nashville, TN

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

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Summary

  • Dr. David Kennedy is a physiatrist in Nashville, TN and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital. He specializes in pain medicine and sports medicine (non-surgical) and is experienced in cervical radiculopathy, sacroiliac joint dysfunction , sports medicine, epidural injections, and facet syndrome.

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 2008 - 2009
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonChief Residency, Vascular Surgery, 2007 - 2008
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2005 - 2008
  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityInternship, Transitional Year, 2004 - 2005
  • University of Florida College of Medicine
    University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 2004
  • Florida State University
    Florida State UniversityBachelor of Arts, Biology, 1996 - 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2012 - 2022
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2005 - 2020
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2020 - 2020
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2009 - 2013
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2008 - 2011
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Jose Montero Excellence in Teaching Award Stanford University - PM&R, 2013
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
  • America’s Top Physicians Consumers’ Research Council of America, 2010 - 2012, 2012
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Effectiveness and Risks of Fluoroscopically Guided Lumbar Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injections: A Systematic Review with Comprehensive Analysis of the Publishe...  
    David J Kennedy, Anil K Sharma, Yakov Vorobeychik, Jessica Jameson, Maxim Moradian, Ronald Wasserman, Pain Medicine
  • Maximum Capacity: Strength Training in Elderly Adults Can Correct Common Biomechanical Abnormalities.  
    Kennedy DJ, Emerick N, Carter G, ADVANCE for Directors in Rehabilitation
  • Functional Rehabilitation of Lumbar Spine Injuries in the Athlete.  
    Krabak B, Kennedy DJ, Sports Med Arthrosc
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • The Role of Low Concentrations of Guanidine HCL in Reversible Denaturation of Human FGF-1.
    Culajay J MS, Kennedy DJ, Blabber M PhD, American Chemical Society of Florida, Orlando, FL
  • Paraplegia Following Fluoroscopically Guided Transforaminal Lumbar Spine Epidural Steroid Injection.
    Kennedy DJ, Kraft GH, Association of Academic Physiatrists, Anaheim, CA
  • A Programmatic Design for Teaching the Fundamentals of Spinal Procedures: A Prospective Multi-Year Study.
    Kennedy DJ, Visco CJ, Sprosky B, Smeal W, Chimes GP, McLean J, Rittenberg J, Plastaras C, Association of Academic Physiatrists, Colorado Spring, CO
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Lectures

  • Cervical Manipulation. 
    Course Moderator-AAPM&R Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA
  • Applied Neuro-anatomy. Physical Exam Correlates in Patients with Stroke. 
    Veterans Hospital. Inpatient Physical/Occupational Therapy
  • The Sacroiliac Joint: Anatomy, Physical Exam and Treatment. 
    Seattle Spine & Rehabilitation; Bi-Monthly Seminar
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Other

  • WBBM 780 Talk Radio Bernie Tafoya Show. 
    David J Kennedy, Interview on training and medical concerns associated with marathons
  • MBC Documentary. 
    David J Kennedy
  • Utility of the Anesthetic Test Dose to Avoid Catastrophic Injury During Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Injections. 
    Smuck M, Maxwell M, Kennedy DJ, Rittenberg JR, Plastaras C

Press Mentions

  • Life As A Weightlifting Event
    Life As A Weightlifting EventAugust 1st, 2023
  • Primal Posture For Modern Pain? The Gokhale Method Of Walking, Sitting & Bending
    Primal Posture For Modern Pain? The Gokhale Method Of Walking, Sitting & BendingAugust 1st, 2023
  • The Primary Care-PM&R Collaboration Can Help Keep Patients Out of the OR
    The Primary Care-PM&R Collaboration Can Help Keep Patients Out of the ORAugust 1st, 2023
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Committees

  • President, AAPM&R 2023 - Present
  • Board of Govenors, Association of Academic Physiatry 2011 - Present
  • President, Spine Intervention Society 2021 - 2023
  • Member, International Spine Intervention Society - Research Committee 2009 - 2013

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations