Stephen A. Kennedy, MD, FRCSC
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Stephen A. Kennedy, MD, FRCSC
Medical Specialties
- Hand and wrist surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Telehealth services
Locations
Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center at Meridian Pavilion
Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center at Harborview
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Will definitely recommend to others
Dr. Kennedy was very friendly, prompt, and thoroughly explained care options. He made it very easy for me to share my concerns and come to a decision regarding next steps for thumb care.
Dr. Kennedy provided clarification regarding recovery.
The Doctor is very good
I was pleased with the conversation and care given by Dr. Kennedy, once I finally got to see him.
Dr. Kennedy is friendly,knowledgeable, and informative. Willing to take time to discuss your options for treatment.
I was impressed with all the staff, Dr. Kennedy, and assistants.
No improvements required. I always so appreciate Dr. KENNEDY and staff for pleasant, detailed professional help.
I appreciate the care provided by both Dr. Kennedy and his PA [...]. They both provided support, compassion, and empathy.
Enjoyed how the Dr explained the surgery if I decided to go that route. Also he was thorough if I chose not to have the surgery. Very impressed
Dr. Kennedy is the best! [...]
[...] Dr. Stephen Kennedy gave me confidence in joint decision of my future medical solutions regarding hand issues.
[...]The Doctor was very informative . [...]
Dr. Kennedy was great and I was very impressed by his knowledge. He made me feel that I was in good hands.
Dr Kennedy [...] Everybody at Harborview has been not only professional but truly amazing.
[...]Both were helpful and involved as they needed to be at each step and Dr. Kennedy was as my hand PT person said, a rockstar! Pleased w the surgical outcome.
Both Dr. Kennedy and [...] were very compassionate, knowledgeable and helpful. My visit was excellent and I appreciate the care I received.
I don't have any suggestions. *Dr. Stephen A. Kennedy is a very good dr. I came in late on my first appointment because [...] Traffic was bad. *Dr. Kennedy was able to see me even when I was late. [...]
*Dr. Kennedy has performed similar procedures for me & each time has made it a pleasant experience as possible each time. [...]
Dr. Kennedy and team is Awesome [...]
About Stephen A. Kennedy
Stephen A. Kennedy, MD, FRCSC,, is a board-certified surgeon at Harborview Medical Center and UW Medical Center –Northwest. He is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and an Adjunct Associate Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery). He is also the Residency Program Director for Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
With a clinical focus on traumatic, athletic, arthritic, and workplace injuries, Dr. Kennedy specializes in the treatment of bone, joint, nerve, and tendon problems of the hand, wrist, and elbow. He also treats masses and inflammatory conditions requiring surgery. Dr. Kennedy's goal is to establish active partnerships with his patients to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Dr. Kennedy earned his MD at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. He has clinical interests in hand, wrist, and elbow trauma, elbow instability, stiffness, arthritis and deformity, carpel tunnel syndrome, and arthroscopy of the wrist and elbow. Dr. Kennedy's research interests include outcomes in hand and upper extremity trauma, advances in joint reconstruction surgery, technology for the improvement of patient care, and advances in methods in surgical education.
Personal Interests
Dr. Kennedy enjoys getting outdoors, spending time with family, playing ice hockey, running, rowing, swimming and reading about new ideas in technology, design and economics.
Education and Training
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University of ManitobaFellowship, 2012UW - Dept. of Orthopaedics & Sports MedicineFellowship, 2012Univ. of British Columbia