DavidJamesKennedyMD(He/Him)

Physical Medicine/Rehab • Nashville, TN

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Professor and Chair

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Office
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232
Phone+1 615-936-2000

Summary

Dr. David Kennedy is a physiatrist in Nashville, TN and is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital. He serves as the Chair of the Department of PM&R. He specializes in non-surgical and interventional spine care. He has had multiple active roles on a national basis including President of the AAPM&R (American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation), President of IPSIS (International Pain & Spine Interventional Society), and the current Treasurer of NASS (North American Spine Society).

Education & Training

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 2008 - 2009
University of WashingtonChief Residency, Vascular Surgery - Independent, 2007 - 2008
University of WashingtonResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2005 - 2008
Tulane UniversityInternship, Transitional Year, 2004 - 2005
University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 2004
Florida State UniversityBachelor of Arts, Biology, 1996 - 1999

Certifications & Licensure

TN State Medical License 2018 - 2026
CA State Medical License 2012 - 2022
AL State Medical License 2020 - 2020
WA State Medical License 2006 - 2020
FL State Medical License 2009 - 2013
IL State Medical License 2008 - 2011
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Jose Montero Excellence in Teaching Award Stanford University - PM&R, 2013
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
Patients Choice Award National Recognition for Patient Satisfaction, 2008 - 2012, 2012
America’s Top Physicians Consumers’ Research Council of America, 2010 - 2012, 2012
Outstanding Educator University of Florida, 2012
Chief Resident University of Washington, 2007 - 2008, 2008
Outstanding Senior Medical Student Field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Florida, 2004
Dean’s List Florida State University, 1996 - 1999, 1999
Phi Beta Kappa Florida State University, 1998
Vigil Honor, Order of the Arrow, Semialachee Lodge # 239 1996
Triple Palm Eagle Scout Boy Scouts of American, 1992
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Clinical Trials

Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections for Spinal Stenosis Multicenter Randomized, Controlled Trial (LESS Trial) Start of enrollment: 2011 Apr 01
Completed
Phase 4

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

How soon after an epidural steroid injection can you predict the patient's response?
Byron J Schneider, Valentine U Chukwuma, Blake M Fechtel, David J Kennedy
Interventional Pain Medicine. 2024-09-01
The Association Between Well-Being and Empathy in Medical Residents: A Cross-Sectional Survey.
Theodora L Swenson, Reza Ehsanian, Richard T Tran, Timothy R Petersen, David J Kennedy
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. 2024-07-01
A qualitative study of strategies to improve occupational well-being in physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians.
Alexis Amano, Maryam S Makowski, Mickey T Trockel, Nikitha K Menon, Hanhan Wang
PM & R. 2024-07-01

Journal Articles

The Effectiveness and Risks of Fluoroscopically Guided Lumbar Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injections: A Systematic Review with Comprehensive Analysis of the Publishe...
David J Kennedy, Anil K Sharma, Yakov Vorobeychik, Jessica Jameson, Maxim Moradian, Ronald Wasserman, Pain Medicine
Functional Rehabilitation of Lumbar Spine Injuries in the Athlete.
Krabak B, Kennedy DJ, Sports Med Arthrosc
Medications for Radiculopathy.
Visco C, Kennedy DJ, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
Conclusion for Osteoarthritis.
Kennedy DJ, Segal NA, PMR
Introduction to Osteoarthritis.
Kennedy DJ, Fredricson M, PMR
Programmatic Design for Teaching the Introductory Skills and Concepts of Lumbar Spine Procedures to Physiatry Residents: A Prospective Multiyear Study.
Visco CJ, Kennedy DJ, Chimes GP, Rittenberg J, McLean J, Dawson P, Margolis S, Lento P, Ihm J, Sliwa J, Smeal W, Sorosky B, Plastaras C, Am J Phys Med Rehabil
Maximum Capacity: Strength Training in Elderly Adults Can Correct Common Biomechanical Abnormalities.
Kennedy DJ, Emerick N, Carter G, ADVANCE for Directors in Rehabilitation
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Books/Book Chapters

Rehabilitation Pharmacology.
Chapter: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets
James JJ, Svirchev Y, Kennedy DJ, Lew, Stein SEdition 3rd,
Importance of Exercise in Back Pain Management and Prevention.
Press J, Visco C, Kennedy DJEditors: Grabois M, Henley E.Begell House
Upper Limb Sensory Studies.
Kennedy DJEditors: Visco C.
Quadriceps Contusion.
Kennedy DJ, Rittenberg JEditors: Micheo W.Musculoskeletal, Sports, and Occupational Medicine
Achilles Tendinopathy.
Kennedy DJ, Press JEditors: Micheo W.Musculoskeletal, Sports, and Occupational Medicine
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
Kennedy DJ, Press JEditors: Micheo W.Musculoskeletal, Sports, and Occupational Medicine
Functional Restoration of Painful Cervical Spine Disorders.
Kennedy DJ, Press JEditors: DePalma M.Interventional Spine Care
Peripheral Joint and Soft Tissue Injection Techniques.
Lento P, Ihm J, Kennedy DJ, Visco CEditors: Braddom.Edition 4th,
Functional Rehabilitation of Painful Cervical Spinal Disorders.
Kennedy DJ, Visco C, Press JEditors: DePalma M.
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Abstracts/Posters

The Role of Low Concentrations of Guanidine HCL in Reversible Denaturation of Human FGF-1.
Culajay J MS, Kennedy DJ, Blabber M PhD, American Chemical Society of Florida, Orlando, FL
Paraplegia Following Fluoroscopically Guided Transforaminal Lumbar Spine Epidural Steroid Injection.
Kennedy DJ, Kraft GH, Association of Academic Physiatrists, Anaheim, CA
A Programmatic Design for Teaching the Fundamentals of Spinal Procedures: A Prospective Multi-Year Study.
Kennedy DJ, Visco CJ, Sprosky B, Smeal W, Chimes GP, McLean J, Rittenberg J, Plastaras C, Association of Academic Physiatrists, Colorado Spring, CO
Utility of the Anesthetic Test Dose to Avoid Catastrophic Injury During Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Injections.
Smuck, M, Maxwell M, Kennedy DJ, Plastaras C, Rittenberg J, North American Spine Society Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA
Paralysis Following Thoracic Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Babington J, Kennedy DJ, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA
Acute Kinematic and Physiologic Changes During Walking Pre and Post Radiofrequency Denervation of the Zygapophysical Joint.
Roper J, Stegemoller E, Kennedy DJ, Hass C, Society of Neuroscience
Correlation Between Self-Reported Functional Measurements and Computerized Gait Analysis in Patients with Spinal Stenosis.
Bryan P. Conrad, Maximillian S. Shokat, David J. Kennedy, Association for Academic Physiatry Meeting, Las Vegas, NV
Immediate Effects of Fluoroscopically Guided Transforaminal Epidural Injection of Local Anesthetic and Corticosteroids on Gait in Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.
David J. Kennedy, Maximillian S. Shokat, Bryan P. Conrad, Association of Academic Physiatry Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada
Immediate Effects of Fluoroscopically Guided Hip Joint Injection with Local Anesthetic and Corticosteroids on Gait.
David J. Kennedy, Deepa Sun, Bryan P. Conrad, Association for Academic Physiatry Meeting, Las Vegas, NV
Self-Report Measures, Gait and Rang of Motion in Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.
Bryan P. Conrad, Maximilian S. Shokat, Abdullah Z. Abbasi, Heather K. Vincent, Amanda Seay and David J. Kennedy, Gait and Clinical Motion Analysis Society
The Effect of Anesthetic Injections in the Lumbar Spine on Gait.
David J. Kennedy, Deepa Sun, Abdullah Z. Abbasi, Heather K. Vincent, Amanda Seay and Bryan P. Conrad, Gait and Clinical Motion Analysis Society
The Effect of Anesthetic Hip Joint Injections on Gait.
David J. Kennedy, Deepa Sun, Abdullah Z. Abbasi, Heather Vincent, Amanda Seay and Bryan P. Conrad, Gait and Clinical Motion Analysis Society
Paraplegia Following Fluoroscopically Guided Transforaminal Lumbar Spine Epidural Steroid Injection.
Kennedy DJ, Kraft G, American Journal of PM&R
Paraplegia Following Fluoroscopically Guided Transforaminal Lumbar Spine Epidural Steroid Injection.
Kennedy DJ, Pain Med
A programmatic Design for Teaching the Fundamentals of Spinal Procedures: A Prospective Multi-Year Study.
Kennedy DJ, Visco CJ, Sorosky B, Smeal W, Chimes GP, McLean J, Rittenberg J, Plastaras C, American Journal of PM&R
Paralysis Following Thoracic Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Babington J, Kennedy DJ, PM&R
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Lectures

Acute Spine Pain: Pathophysiology and Treatment Options.
Department of Psychology
Lumbar Zygapophysial Joint: A Comprehensive Literature Review
Course Director-AAPM&R Annual Conference, Seattle, WA
Current Concepts in Pediatric Sports Medicine.
Course Director-AAPM&R Annual Conference, Seattle, WA
Emerging Evidence for Cooled Radiofrequency.
International Spine Intervention Society, Annual Meeting; Las Vegas, NV
Cervical Manipulation.
Course Moderator-AAPM&R Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA
Applied Neuro-anatomy. Physical Exam Correlates in Patients with Stroke.
Veterans Hospital. Inpatient Physical/Occupational Therapy
The Sacroiliac Joint: Anatomy, Physical Exam and Treatment.
Seattle Spine & Rehabilitation; Bi-Monthly Seminar
Hip Kinesiology and Biomechanics Review.
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago; Resident and Faculty
Ankle Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology.
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago; Resident and Faculty
Wrist and Elbow Biomechanics and Common Pathology.
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago; Resident and Faculty
Paraplegia Following Lumbar spine Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections: An Overview.
Carolinas Rehabilitation; Grand Rounds
Sports Medicine: An Overview.
Northwestern University; Medical Students
Paraplegia Following Lumbar spine Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections: An Overview.
Eastern Carolina University; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Paraplegia Following Lumbar spine Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections: An Overview.
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Therapeutic and Diagnostic Spine Injections.
University of Florida; Orthopaedic Morning Seminar
Controversial Topics in Running Medicine.
Course Director-AAPM&R Annual Conference, Seattle, WA
Iliotibial Band Syndrome.
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Acute Spine Pain: Pathophysiology and Treatment Options.
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Introduction to Musculoskeletal Physical Exam and Imaging Modalities.
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
The Aging Spine.
Pain Connections, Gainesville, FL
Shoulder Examination-Common Shoulder Disorders and Treatments.
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
The Aging Spine.
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; Presentation to residents of Oak Hammock
Injections for Low Back Pain.
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; Department of Orthopaedics Resident Lecture
Introduction to Musculoskeletal Physical Exam and Imaging Modalities.
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Principles of Musculoskeletal Examination.
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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Other

Utility of the Anesthetic Test Dose to Avoid Catastrophic Injury During Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Injections.
Smuck M, Maxwell M, Kennedy DJ, Rittenberg JR, Plastaras C
WBBM 780 Talk Radio Bernie Tafoya Show.
David J Kennedy, Interview on training and medical concerns associated with marathons
MBC Documentary.
David J Kennedy

Press Mentions

Life As A Weightlifting EventAugust 1st, 2023
Primal Posture For Modern Pain? The Gokhale Method Of Walking, Sitting & BendingAugust 1st, 2023
The Primary Care-PM&R Collaboration Can Help Keep Patients Out of the ORAugust 1st, 2023
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Committees

Board of Govenors, North American Spine Society 2019 - Present
President, AAPM&R 2023 - 2024
President, Spine Intervention Society 2021 - 2023
Board of Govenors, Association of Academic Physiatry 2011 - 2014
Member, International Spine Intervention Society - Research Committee 2009 - 2013