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Dr. John Kennedy, MD

General Surgery* Age 70
Dr. John Kennedy, MD
4.8 (45 Ratings)
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Dr. John Kennedy, MD is a General Surgeon in Decatur, GA.
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Dr. John Kennedy, MD

General Surgery* Age 70
Decatur, GA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. John Kennedy, MD is a General Surgeon in Decatur, GA.

About

Dr. Kennedy graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1982 and completed a residency at Emory University Affil Hosps.Dr. John Kennedy, MD is a General Surgeon in Decatur, GA and has 42 years experience. Dr. Kennedy currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Emory Decatur Hospital. Dr. Kennedy has experience treating conditions like Obstructed Inguinal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kennedy received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 45 times. Dr. Kennedy's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kennedy also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kennedy accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroidectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroidectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Hyperparathyroidism
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Male Breast Carcinoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Thyroidectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Disorders
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Abscess
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Chest Trauma
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholelithiasis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Common Bile Duct Stone
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diverticulitis
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Goiter
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Gynecomastia
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperthrophic Scar
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Keloid Scar
Laceration
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Lymphadenopathy
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatitis
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thrombocytopenia
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Bunion Surgery
Colectomy
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Orchiectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Skin Grafts
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Trigger Point Injection
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Assurant Health
  • United Healthcare
  • Humana
  • Coventry Health Care of Georgia HMO
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Medicaid
  • WellCare PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • WellPoint
  • Medicare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Pathway X Guided Access-GA
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Choice HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2665 N Decatur Rd Ste 730, Decatur, GA 30033
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 12:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 12:00
  2. 2 Emory Decatur Hospital
    2701 N Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA 30033
  3. 3 Northside Hospital
    1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kennedy
4.8
Based on 45 Reviews
5 Stars (42)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Breast Surgical Oncology
Breast Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    1982
Medical Education

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Emory University Affil Hosps
    1987
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Kennedy, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kennedy's profile.

Dr. Kennedy frequently treats the following conditions: Obstructed Inguinal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Kennedy, MD is affiliated with Emory Decatur Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Emory Decatur Hospital

    2701 N Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA