Dr. Shannon Kennedy MD
Pediatrician
316 Calhoun St Charleston SC, 29401About
Dr. Shannon Kennedy is a pediatrician practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Kennedy is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Kennedy diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Kennedy can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of South Fl Coll of Med, Tampa Fl 2003
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Juli Lynn Schneider M.D.316 Calhoun St Charleston SC 29401
- Dr. John Vernon Holeman MD316 CALHOUN ST CHARLESTON SC 29401
- Dr. Sean Loudin MD316 CALHOUN ST CHARLESTON SC 29401
- Dr. Phillip David Warr M.D.316 Calhoun St Charleston SC 29401
- Dr. Greg Matthew Barabell M.D.78 Bull St Charleston SC 29401
- Dr. Joel Fuller Vaughan MD109 BEE ST CHARLESTON SC 29401