Karen E. KennedyDr

For expert gynecological care in Gulf Breeze, Florida, women trust Karen E. Kennedy, MD. She is the only gynecologist in the Florida panhandle, who is a member of the International Pelvic Pain Society and uses ultrasound as a primary method for pelvic management.  She has done advanced studies in hormone therapy and cosmetic gynecology.

After earning a bachelor’s degree from the College of Pharmacy at Rutgers University in New Jersey, Dr. Kennedy went on to attend Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, also in New Jersey, for her medical doctorate. Her specialized training includes a one-year transitional residency at Jersey Shore Medical Center and a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Pensacola associated with the University of Florida. 

Dr. Kennedy holds current medical licenses in Florida, Alabama, and New Jersey, and is a registered pharmacist in Florida and New Jersey. She has 25 years of experience performing gynecologic surgery, including pelvic floor repairs and labiaplasty. In her practice, she provides comprehensive gynecological services with an emphasis on prevention.

Dr. Kennedy enjoys outdoor activities including aviation, exercising, hiking, and snow skiing. 

Dr. Kennedy specializes in minimally invasive surgeries and incisionless surgery. Hysterectomy can be done with no visible incisions via the vNOTES method, and Dr. Kennedy teaches this to other surgeons. Experience and attention to detail are important when undergoing surgery. Surgeries are also individualized and carefully planned to get optimum results.

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