Dr. Joseph Davy Kennedy MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
620 John Paul Jones Circle Internal Medicine Cl Portsmouth VA, 23708About
Dr. Joseph Kennedy practices Geriatric Medicine in Portsmouth, VA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Kennedy works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Univ of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1971
University of Cincinnati / Main Campus 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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