Gregory D. Kennedy MD PhD, MBA
Chief Medical Officer of Cancer Services, UnityPoint Health
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1776 W Lakes Pkwy Suite 400West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone+1 515-241-6201
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Summary
- Dr. Gregory Kennedy is a colon and rectal surgeon located in Birmingham, AL. Holding a medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and a PhD in Cancer Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dr. Kennedy completed surgical residencies at both the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics and the Mayo Clinic. Currently, Dr. Kennedy serves as the Chief Medical Officer of the Cancer Service Line at UnityPoint Health-Des Moines. Previously, Dr. Kennedy held positions such as Surgeon at Russell Medical and Division Director at the University of Alabama School of Medicine. With expertise in colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal conditions, Dr. Kennedy has contributed to multiple publications focused on surgical outcomes and healthcare delivery in rural areas. Kennedy has received numerous certifications related to electronic health records from Epic Systems Corporation and Cerner Corporation.
Education & Training
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2006 - 2007
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Surgery, 1996 - 2006
University of Wisconsin-MadisonPhD, Cancer Biology, 2000 - 2003
University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 1996
Montana State UniversityBS, Biomedical Science, Highest Honors, 1988 - 1992
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
IA State Medical License 2025 - 2028
GA State Medical License 2021 - 2027
AL State Medical License 2016 - 2026
MS State Medical License 2021 - 2026
TN State Medical License 2021 - 2026
WI State Medical License 1997 - 2021
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery Surgery- Join now to see all
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite (with Beaker), Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Socioecological Determinants of Health and the Quality of Colonoscopy in Rural Alabama.Nathan C English, Burkely P Smith, Abiha Abdullah, Princy Gupta, Wendelyn M Oslock
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. 2025-01-01 - 1 citationsNovel Characterization of Socioecological Determinants of Health in Rural Alabama.Nathan C English, Burkely P Smith, Bayley A Jones, Wendelyn Oslock, Robert H Hollis
The Journal of Surgical Research. 2024-09-01 - 2 citationsQuality of breast surgery care at a comprehensive cancer center and its rural affiliate hospital.Elissa M Dykes, Kelsey B Montgomery, Gregory D Kennedy, Helen Krontiras, Kristy K Broman
American Journal of Surgery. 2024-01-01
Press Mentions
UAB Partnership Further Enhancing Recovery After SurgeryFebruary 8th, 2018
Grant Support
- The Role of Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor in Colon TumorigenesisNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES2013–Present
- Genetic Insight Into AH Receptor-Mediated Promotion Of HepatocarcinogenesisNational Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences2009–2012
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