Patrick J. Kennedy, Jr., M.D.

Patrick J. Kennedy, Jr., M.D.

Dr. Kennedy grew up in St. Louis, MO, where he completed his undergraduate degree with honors at St. Louis University. He went on to complete his medical training at St. Louis University School of Medicine, where he graduated with honors and was recognized by the Gold Humanism Honor Society for compassionate patient care.

Dr. Kennedy completed his Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency at the University of Cincinnati, and spent a significant portion of his training time at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, consistently one of the top three children’s hospitals in the US.  He has had his research on both adult and pediatric voice and airway disorders published and presented at numerous national meetings.

Outside of the office, Dr. Kennedy has a strong passion for both local and global public health initiatives.  He is an avid baseball fan and enjoys kayaking, golf, and guitar in his free time.  He values a collaborative approach to patient care with open communication and enjoys building strong partnerships with his patients.

Dr. Kennedy practices the full range of both adult and pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery with a special interest in minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery, voice and swallowing disorders, minimally invasive sinus surgery, and new surgical treatments for sleep apnea.