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Dr. Richard Kennedy, MD

Dr. Richard Kennedy, MD

Family Medicine*

Dr. Richard Kennedy, MD is a family medicine physician in Columbia, TN. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Maury Regional Medical Center and Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (18 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Kennedy specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Kennedy's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kennedy

3.6

18 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
61%
61%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
33%
33%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 05, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Greg Hasty – Sep 11, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Brian K. Ph.D. – Jun 15, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mr . V – Oct 25, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dovie Patterson – Aug 08, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 22, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cynthia Grimes (Retired Nurse) – Oct 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sara – Aug 08, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Columbia , TN – Nov 30, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pulaski, TN – Oct 27, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joseph M in Columbia, TN – Sep 24, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Richard Kennedy, MD is a family medicine physician in Columbia, TN. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Maury Regional Medical Center and Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Tn College Of Med

    Residency Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Maury Regional Medical Center

    1224 Trotwood Ave
    Columbia, TN 38401
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman

    135 E Swan St
    Centerville, TN 37033
  • Marshall Medical Center

    1080 N Ellington Pkwy
    Lewisburg, TN 37091

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    95%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    13% higher than the national average

    91%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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