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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Dr. Kennedy, Dr. [...] did an excellent job in explaining my issue & providing treatment options so we were all in agreement.
Dr Kennedy, his resident, and the PA were all great
Dr. Kennedy did a great job explaining the procedure and answering questions.
Dr Kennedy is my go-to Hand Dr; he has done carpal tunnel release on both my hands and has also helped with another thumb issue I had, and now my middle finger trigger finger release.
It's always nice to see Dr Kennedy and any of his staff (Hello Everyone). I can count on kindness, caring and a gentle listening ear. They're simply the best.
I have loved my team for the care of my wrist. Dr Kennedy is awesome & a great surgeon. I wish he were my reg Dr. I had good experience here.
Dr. Kennedy has very good communication skills. He explains treatment well. He was professional and knowledgeable.
Dr. Kennedy is amazing! [...] Dr. Kennedy listened to what my son needed and created an appropriate plan that fit his needs
Dr Kennedy is much in demand and often my appointments must be rescheduled which delays treatment decisions but that goes with having an expert doctor.
I would highly recommend Dr. Kennedy. He's a great hand doctor.
Dr. Kennedy has been my surgeon for years. I have never met a more conscientious physician. I am blessed that he is my doctor.
The Doctor, Doctors assistant, and Nurse were the best I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Dr. Kennedy is an outstanding doctor who is very thorough in his explanations, and he works with me very collaboratively.
Dr. Kennedy was very pleasant and listened to all of my concerns. He assessed and understood my condition, and now we have a plan of action now.
Dr. Kennedy is excellent.
Dr. Kennedy and his resident Dr. [...] were both amazing in how the presented information and answered questions.
Dr. Kennedy is fabulous! Compassionate, a great listener, gives options for moving forward. He is highly knowledgeable and very skilled at what he does.
UWMC made the BEST CHOICE when you hired Dr. KENNEDY! He blows the ceiling off a 10!
The doctors and nurse/assistant were very good. [...]
Doctor Kennedy and Dr. [...] were great. I felt like we were a team making a decision rather than me being talked at
Love Dr Kennedy. He was extremely apologetic for the very long wait, which I appreciated. And once the exam began, he was extremely efficient, [...] and got me on my way quickly
The doctor was fine until my husband (the patient) tried to describe the symptoms & history. At that point he withdrew and became dismissive.
Dr. Kennedy was very kind. #1. Dr.
I felt very listened to and learned a lot
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