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740 Rose St# J401Lexington, KY 40536
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Summary
- Kara (Fister) Kennedy, DO, is a neurologist based in Lexington, KY, specializing in neurorehabilitation and vascular neurology. She completed her neurology residency at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 2010, following her graduation from the University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006. Her professional experience includes work in infective endocarditis and vascular neurology. Dr. Kennedy has published research, including studies on antibiotic therapy for endocarditis and interdisciplinary endocarditis programs, as well as research on brain atrophy in primary lateral sclerosis.
Education & Training
University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Neurology, 2006 - 2010
University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2006
Certifications & Licensure
KY State License 2011 - 2027
MO State License 2010 - 2012
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Partial Oral Versus Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy for Endocarditis With Management by a Multidisciplinary Team: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Sami El-Dalati, Bennett Collis, Takaaki Kobayashi, Evan Hall, Talal Alnabelsi
Open Forum Infectious Diseases. 2025-10-01 - 12 citationsBeyond a team: The comprehensive interdisciplinary endocarditis program in the United States.Sami El-Dalati, Alice Thornton, Hassan Reda, Talal Alnabelsi, John Gurley
International Journal of Cardiology. 2024-02-15 - 32 citationsBrain atrophy in primary lateral sclerosis.M. C. Tartaglia, Victor Laluz, Ann Rowe, Karen Findlater, D. H. Lee
Neurology. 2009-04-07
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