David J. "D.J." Kennedy, MD
D.J. Kennedy, M.D. is a Professor and the Chair of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Vanderbilt University Medical Center where his practice focuses on non-operative and interventional pain medicine.
His research has focused on the safety and efficacy of interventional procedures. He has pioneered safe injection techniques and is an internationally recognized expert in interventional spine procedures. He has been the recipient of numerous research grants, and has published over 200 journal articles, abstracts, and book chapters. As a spine researcher, he has had publications in the New England Journal of Medicine, and the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). He has also won multiple research awards from The Spine Journal, the Spine Intervention Society (SIS), and the North American Spine Society (NASS).
Additionally, he is a renowned lecturer and teacher who has given over 150 lectures at national and international meetings, as well as numerous local presentations and invited grand rounds. He has also won multiple teaching awards, including teacher of the year from Stanford University and the University of Florida. He is currently a Deputy Editor for The Spine Journal and a Senior Editor for Interventional Pain Medicine. He has been the President of both the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) and the International Spine & Pain Intervention Society (IPSIS). He is currently on the Executive Committee of the North American Spine Society (NASS) where he serves as the treasurer.