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Donald Kennedy, DO, Family Medicine, Port Charlotte, FL

DonaldEKennedyDOPhD, MBA, CPE, FAAFP

Family Medicine Port Charlotte, FL

Geriatric Medicine, Urgent Care

Founder / CEO of The Surfer's Journey, LLC and part time work with Centra Care Urgent Care.

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  • Office

    2450 Tamiami Trl
    Port Charlotte, FL 33952
    Phone+1 941-624-2704
    Fax+1 941-627-6066

Education & Training

  • Cardinal Stritch University
    Cardinal Stritch UniversityPhD, Leadership, 2011 - 2015
  • Stetson University
    Stetson UniversityMBA, Business Administration, Cum Laude, 2002 - 2004
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Kansas City School of MedicineResidency, Family Medicine, 1999 - 2001
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Kansas City School of MedicineResidency, Family Medicine, 1989 - 1991
  • Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State License 1983 - 2026
  • HI State Medical License
    HI State License 1991 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State License 2011 - 2024
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Paul Harris Fellow Rotary International, 2010-2011
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification athenaClinicals EHR, athenahealth, Inc, 2013

Publications & Presentations

Lectures

  • The Surfer's Journey: The Path to Transformational Heroship 
    Milwaukee, WI - 6/22/2016
  • The Journey to Transformational Physician Leadership 
    Las Vegas - 4/2015

Research History

  • LeadershipDissertation / Book, The Surfer's Journey, written in compliance with PhD requirements.2011 - 2015

Professional Memberships