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Dr. James Kenealy, MD

Dr. James Kenealy, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Kenealy, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Worcester, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with Saint Vincent Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 41 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (41 reviews)

Practice

123 Summer St Ste 300 Worcester, MA 01608
Telehealth available
(508) 871-0765

Dr. Kenealy is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kenealy specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Kenealy's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kenealy

3.6

41 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
59%
59%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
32%
32%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Rebecca K. – Jan 08, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 10, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 13, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 04, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Worcester – Jul 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Northboro – Dec 16, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Watertown, MA – May 26, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Sara S. in Charlton, MA – Jan 16, 2017
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About Me

biography

Growing up in the Hudson Valley in New York, Dr. James F.X. Kenealy was very close to his grandfather who became ill and eventually passed away from lung cancer. "It was a very frustrating and disheartening experience. I felt very helpless that...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

  • Otolaryngic Allergy

  • Sinus Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Pennsylvania Health System

    Residency Hospital, 1991

  • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986

  • Dartmouth College

    Undergraduate School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Kenealy is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office123 Summer St Ste 300 Worcester, MA 01608
    1
    UMass Memorial Mri & Imaging Center LLC28 Newton St Southborough, MA 01772
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Saint Vincent Hospital

      123 Summer St
      Worcester, MA 01608
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      72%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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