Dr. Patricia Rae Kennedy MD
Surgeon
6 MEDICAL DRIVE MALTA NY, 12020About
Dr. Patricia Kennedy is a general surgeon practicing in MALTA, NY. Dr. Kennedy specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Kennedy provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Suny At Stony Brook Hlth Sci Ctr, Stony Brook Ny 1986
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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