Overview
Thomas Kennedy is a General Surgeon in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kennedy is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas Kennedy
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas Kennedy?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas Kennedy by calling their office at 570-271-6429. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas Kennedy a top-rated expert for Laryngeal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas Kennedy is classified as an Distinguished expert for Laryngeal Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Thomas Kennedy specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas Kennedy is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, and Tongue Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Thomas Kennedy participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Kennedy has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Laryngeal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas Kennedy's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thomas Kennedy accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas Kennedy accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-271-6429 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Kennedy isDistinguished. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Throat CancerDr. Kennedy isDistinguished. Learn about Throat Cancer.
- Tongue CancerDr. Kennedy isDistinguished. Learn about Tongue Cancer.
- Advanced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Kennedy isAdvanced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Kennedy isAdvanced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Kennedy isAdvanced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Laryngeal Nerve DamageDr. Kennedy isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngeal Nerve Damage.
- Experienced
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Balloon SinuplastyDr. Kennedy isExperienced. Learn about Balloon Sinuplasty.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Kennedy isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Ear CancerDr. Kennedy isExperienced. Learn about Ear Cancer.
- EmpyemaDr. Kennedy isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Epithelial-Myoepithelial CarcinomaDr. Kennedy isExperienced. Learn about Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma.

