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David Kennedy, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Philadelphia, PA

David William Kennedy MD

Otolaryngology (ENT)•Philadelphia, PA

Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease

Professor, Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University

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  • 1101 Chestnut StreetHonickman CenterPhiladelphia, PA 19107

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Summary

  • Dr. David Kennedy is an otolaryngologist specializing in rhinology and paranasal sinus disease, based in Philadelphia, PA. He completed his medical education at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland and residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Kennedy is a professor at Thomas Jefferson University and past Chair and Professor Emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania. He has published extensively in high-profile journals and has received several honors, including the Physician of the Year award from Castle-Connolly in 2010 and Election to the National Academy of Medicine.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1974 - 1977
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityInternship, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1973 - 1974
  • Royal College of Surgeons Ireland
    Royal College of Surgeons IrelandClass of 1972
  • Ampleforth College
    Ampleforth CollegeBachelor, 1961 - 1966

Certifications & Licensure

  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 2022 - 2027
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1990 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2018 - 2020
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1976 - 1994
  • Otolaryngology
    American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Novel options in the nonsurgical management of chronic rhinosinusitis  
    Kennedy DW, Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 1/1/2018
  • Protease-activated receptor 2 activates airway apical membrane chloride permeability and increases ciliary beating  
    McMahon DB, Workman AD, Kohanski MA, Carey RM, Freund JR, Hariri BM, Chen B, Doghramji LJ, Adappa ND, Palmer JN, Kennedy DW, Lee RJ, FASEB J, 1/1/2018
  • The Role of Quinine-Responsive Taste Receptor Family 2 in Airway Immune Defense and Chronic Rhinosinusitis,  
    Workman, AD, Maina IW, Brooks, SG, Kohanski MA, Coward BJ, Mansfield C, Kennedy DW, Palmer JN, Adappa ND, Reed DR, Lee RJ, Cohen NA, Front Immunol, 1/1/2018

Books/Book Chapters

  • Master Techniques in Otolaryngology � Head and Neck Surgery 
    Chapter: Rhinology 
    Kennedy, DW, Myers ENWolters Kluwer, Philadelphia, PA2016
  • Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyposis 
    Chapter: Foreward 
    Kennedy DWKargar Publilshing, Switzerland2016
  • The Frontal Sinus 
    Chapter: chapter 22, Revision Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery 
    Page 301 - 314Chiu, AC, Goldstein, GH, Kennedy, DWEditors: Kountakis, SE, Senior BA, Draf, W.Springer Verlag, Berlin HeidelbergEdition 2nd,2016

Abstracts/Posters

  • An Optical Tracking 3D Localizer for Freehand Frameless Stereotactic Surgery: Accuracy and Clinical Applications.
    Tebo S, Leopold DA, Long DM, Kennedy DW, Zinreich SJ, 81st Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, 1/26/1995
  • Utility of Sinus Endoscopy versus Sinus Aspiration for Microbiologic Documentation of Acute Maxillary Sinusitis (AMS).
    Talbot G, Kennedy DW, Scheld M, Granito K, and Zagam Endoscopy Study Group, 35th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, San Francisco, CA, 1/17/1995

Lectures

  • Medicolegal liability in rhinology 
    London, United Kingdom - 1/1/2018
  • Tips in revision sinus surgery and inverted papilloma management; What I learned in Sinus Surgery in the past 35 years 
    Toronto, Canada - 1/1/2018
  • Ethics in Rhinology 
    Charleston, SC - 1/1/2018

Other

  • Rhinology: What does the future hold? 
    Kennedy DW, ENT & Audiology News
    1/1/2017
  • Evolution of Endoscopic Surgery: From Sinus to Brain 
    Kennedy DW, ENT & Audiology News
    1/1/2013
  • ENT Services and Planning for the Future: a stateside view. 
    Kennedy, DW, Pillsbury, HC, Holzer, S, ENT & Audiology News
    1/1/2009

Press Mentions

  • 'Exhalation' System Improves Symptoms for Most Common Form of Chronic Sinus Infections
    'Exhalation' System Improves Symptoms for Most Common Form of Chronic Sinus InfectionsJanuary 18th, 2024
  • EDS-FLU Reduces Symptoms of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Regardless of Nasal Polyps
    EDS-FLU Reduces Symptoms of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Regardless of Nasal PolypsJanuary 18th, 2024
  • SARS-CoV-2 Could Develop Resistance and Make COVID-19 Vaccines Ineffective
    SARS-CoV-2 Could Develop Resistance and Make COVID-19 Vaccines IneffectiveNovember 9th, 2020

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