Dr. David Kennedy
Dr. David Kennedy is an ENT specialist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, known for rhinology and sinus surgery.
Dr. David Kennedy is an ENT specialist practicing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is known for pioneering functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) and rhinology.
Emeritus Professor of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, and former chair of the department.
Dr. Kennedy holds emeritus status. Confirm current clinical availability with Penn Medicine before requesting an appointment.
About Dr. David Kennedy: Profile and Identity
- Full Name: David W. Kennedy, MD
- Credentials: MD, FRCSI
- Specialty: Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
- Subspecialty: Rhinology and minimally invasive skull base surgery
- Current Status: Emeritus Professor, University of Pennsylvania
- New Patients: Not confirmed
- Telehealth: Not confirmed
- NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).
Address and Contact
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (Penn faculty contact)
- Address: 3400 Spruce Street, 5th Floor Ravdin Building, Philadelphia, PA 19104
- Office Phone: 215-662-2653
- Fax: 215-349-5977
- Professional Email: kennedyd@uphs.upenn.edu
Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours, fax numbers and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.
Specialties and Education
His published areas of care and procedures include:
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Minimally invasive skull base surgery
- Minimally invasive CSF leak closure
- Endoscopic orbital surgery
- Endoscopic pituitary surgery
- Chronic rhinosinusitis
Education and Training
- Pre-Medical: Ampleforth College, York, England, 1966
- Medical School: MD, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 1972
- Residency: Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, 1973 to 1974
- Residency: Otolaryngology, Johns Hopkins University, 1974 to 1977; Chief Resident, 1977 to 1978
Certifications, License and Affiliations
- Board Certification: Otolaryngology, 1978
- Fellowship: Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 1979
- Hospital Affiliations: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia VA Hospital (active staff); Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (listed)
- Past Roles: Chair, Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Penn; Vice Dean for Professional Services, Perelman School of Medicine; Senior Vice President, University of Pennsylvania Health System
Insurance
No current, verifiable list of accepted insurance plans was found for this doctor. Coverage is not assumed. Contact the practice or your insurance company to confirm coverage before scheduling an appointment.
Fees
Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.
Professional Information
- Introduced endoscopic sinus surgery to the United States and named it functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
- Created the first international endoscopic sinus course and the first academic rhinology fellowship
- President of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, American Rhinologic Society and International Rhinologic Society
- Member of the National Academy of Medicine; recognized by the American College of Surgeons as one of the most influential surgeons of the 20th century
- Castle Connolly Clinical Excellence Award (National Physician of the Year honors); the David W. Kennedy, MD Professorship was created at Penn in 2002
- About 200 articles; co-author or editor of Rhinosinusitis: A Guide to Diagnosis and Management (Springer, 2008) and Rhinology: Diseases of the Nose, Sinuses and Skull Base (Thieme)
Reviews and Ratings
No verified platform rating with a review count was captured for this doctor at the time of verification. Find MD Health does not create its own rating or ranking.
Verification
Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.
- Penn Medicine faculty page
- David W. Kennedy, MD Professorship (Penn)
- Penn Medicine news (Clinical Excellence Award)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. David Kennedy known for?
Dr. David Kennedy is known for pioneering functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) and rhinology.
Where does Dr. David Kennedy practice?
He is Emeritus Professor at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia. Confirm clinical availability first.
How can I book with Dr. David Kennedy?
Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request. Confirm the office location and availability before you visit.
Find MD Health Disclaimer
Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Penn Medicine.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.