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Dr. James Kennedy, MD

Dr. James Kennedy, MD

Psychiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. James Kennedy, MD is a psychiatrist in Knoxville, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE / CHATTANOOGA in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities Blount Memorial Hospital and Lafollette Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

6906 Kingston Pike Ste 200 Knoxville, TN 37919
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(865) 588-4044

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kennedy specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Kennedy's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kennedy

4.3
19 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
63%
63%
4 star
26%
26%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
11%
11%

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A trusted physician
Dr. Kennedy is very knowledgeable and compassionate. I’m so glad he’s my doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 21, 2022
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Very Compassionate
I have been seeing Dr Kennedy for a couple of years now and he is genuine and compassionate. He hears you when you are speaking, he doesn’t shrug your concerns away. He is very easy to talk with.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Robin Cote – Jul 27, 2022
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Dr. Kennedy is always such a pleasure to talk to. He shows genuine concern and as a patient that couldn't make me any happier. I would highly recommended him to any of my family or friends.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Jason S – Apr 01, 2021
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I was refused treatment from this office for my "substance abuse" problems before even being seen. I am a 24 year old female with bipolar disorder and was immediately asked if I drank alcohol and how much, apparently my response was "too much" for them and I was told they would not see me. I have never been more discouraged and upset after speaking with a doctors office.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Knoxville, TN – Jun 13, 2017
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Love this doctor. I've been his patient for over 10 yrs. Easy to talk to; asks the right questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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TP in Alcoa, TN – May 03, 2017
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Dr Kennedy knows his meds. He generally gives 10 minute appointments, but he has always taken care of me. I was in bad shape when I first saw him in '96. He prescribed Remeron the first time I saw him and that greatly helped my anxiety. I like Dr. K.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
Helpful
Dennis in La Follette, TN – Oct 26, 2016
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Dr. Kennedy is a wonderful doctor. He is genuinely interested in your problems and devoted to finding ways to make your life easier. He is very kind and actually listens; he trusts his patients and will actually prescribe you actual anxiety medications instead of sticking you on vistaril like Peninsula. Downside: his receptionist is the most unpleasant woman I've met in person. She has absolutely no empathy for mental health problems, and every interaction seems to personally offend her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
20 others found this helpful
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Carly in Knoxville, TN – May 17, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Kennedy, MD is a psychiatrist in Knoxville, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE / CHATTANOOGA in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities Blount Memorial Hospital...read more

  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of Tennessee / Chattanooga

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Sharon R. Burnside M.D. PC6906 Kingston Pike Ste 200 Knoxville, TN 37919
1

Practice

Tennova Healthcare-Lafollette Medical Center923 E Central Ave La Follette, TN 37766
2
Blount Memorial Hospital907 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy Maryville, TN 37804
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Blount Memorial Hospital

    907 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy
    Maryville, TN 37804

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Lafollette Medical Center

    923 E Central Ave
    La Follette, TN 37766

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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