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Katie L. Kennedy, MD

About Katie L. Kennedy, MD

Titles

Attending Physician

Awards and Honors

2019, American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Allergy and Immunology Outstanding Abstract Award

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
Clinical Immunology Society

Editorial and Academic Positions

Academic and Institutional Committees

Housestaff Quality and Safety Council
Allergy and Clinical Immunology Fellowship Scholarship Oversight Committee
Allergy and Clinical Immunology Fellowship Program Evaluation Committee
Allergy and Clinical Immunology Fellowship Program Clinical Competency Committee

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD - UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ

Residency

Pediatrics - Thomas Jefferson University/A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA (Chief Resident)

Fellowship

Allergy and Immunology - Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Team affiliations

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Publications

Publications

2021

Nguyen K, Greenthal E, Sorscher S, Lurie P, Spergel JM, Kennedy K. Adverse events and labeling issues related to suspected sesame allergy reported in an online survey. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2021 Dec 7:S1081-1206(21)01303-X.

Henig O, Jyonouchi S, Joerger T, Kennedy K. Treatment-Resistant Bacterial Lymphadenitis in an Otherwise Healthy Girl. Pediatr Rev. 2021 Jun;42(6):339-341.

Kennedy K, Alfaro MKC, Spergel ZC, Dorris SL, Spergel JM, Capucilli P. Differences in oral food challenge reaction severity based on increasing age in a pediatric population. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2021 May 16:S1081-1206(21)00360-4.

2020

Spergel ZC, Kennedy K, Alfaro MKC, Dorris SL, Capucilli P. What constitutes a severe food allergy reaction?. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2020;S1081-1206(20)30390-2.

2019

Kennedy K, Muir AB, Grossman A, Brown-Whitehorn T, Cianferoni A, Spergel JM, Furuta GT, Wilkins BJ, Shuker M & Ruffner MA. Modified oral enteric-coated budesonide regimens to treat pediatric eosinophilic gastroenteritis, a single center experience. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice 2019; 7(6): 2059-2061.

Capucilli P, Kennedy K, Lee J, Grundmeier RW. & Spergel JM. Accidental versus new food reactions in a pediatric emergency department. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice 2019; 7(5): 1662-1664.

Capucilli P, Kennedy K., Kazatsky A., Cianferoni A. & Spergel, J.M. Fruit for thought: anaphylaxis to fruit pectin in foods. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice 2019; 7(2): 719-720.

Shaker M., Yuan I., Kennedy K.L., Capucilli P. & Spergel J.M. Idiopathic anaphylaxis and undiagnosed anorexia nervosa. Ann Allerg Asthma Immunol 2019; 122(2): 215-217.

Ruffner M., Kennedy K. & Cianferoni, A. Pathophysiology of eosinophilic esophagitis: recent advances and their clinical implications. Expert Review of Clinical Immunology 2019; 15(1): 83-95.

2018

Kennedy K., Heimall J. & Spergel J.M. Advances in atopic dermatitis in 2017. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2018; 142(6): 1740-1747.

Kennedy K, Heimall J, Spergel JM. Advances in atopic dermatitis in 2017. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2018 Dec;142(6):1740-1747. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2018.10.012. Epub 2018 Oct 22.

Ruffner MA, Kennedy K, Cianferoni A. Pathophysiology of eosinophilic esophagitis: recent advances and their clinical implications. Expert Rev Clin Immunol. 2018 Nov 3:1-13. doi: 10.1080/1744666X.2019.1544893.

Editorials, Reviews, Chapters

2022

Kennedy K, Lee J, Jyonouchi S: Immunology. The Philadelphia Guide Inpatient Pediatrics Shah S.S., & Ronan J.C., & Catallozzi M, & Frank G(Eds.) (eds.). McGraw Hill, 3: 2022. Notes: Chapter 14 Immunology.

Patient experience rating

(based on 154 submissions)

  • Clear Explanation
    5 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    5 of 5
  • Would recommend
    5 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    5 of 5
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Comments

  • The provider was very understanding and reccomended the best course of action catered to our concerns. She was very transparent with ever detail good or bad.

    5 of 5
    Dec 28, 2024
  • Dr. Kennedy is Fantastic!I took my child to see Dr. Kennedy for allergy concerns, specifically wanting a CHOP physician. I chose her based on availability, and we couldn't be happier with our experience!Dr. Kennedy is warm, approachable, and incredibly knowledgeable. She took the time to thoroughly explain everything and answer all of our questions. We left the appointment feeling informed, reassured, and so grateful to have found a provider we trust for the long term. Highly recommend!

    5 of 5
    Dec 13, 2024
  • Explained everything in plain language and demonstrated respect, courtesy, compassion; e.g., got out from behind the computer any time we were talking and demonstrated open and receptive body language.

    5 of 5
    Nov 28, 2024
  • Dr. Kennedy was excellent and explained everything well to my husband and me. She was also playful with my daughter, which helped her get a bit more comfortable in the room.

    5 of 5
    Nov 21, 2024
  • It was worth the wait to see Dr. Kennedy. She was fantastic! She understood our concerns and gave us a good plan moving forward.

    5 of 5
    Oct 16, 2024
  • Dr. Kennedy and the staff are the dream team. The way they managed my son's health concerns was just admirable. They showed genuine concern and collaborated with me and my son's pediatrician. They were patient and explained every step of the process and what to expect afterward. They were friendly and professional, and I would recommend them without hesitation.

    5 of 5
    Oct 08, 2024
  • I have only great things to say about this practice & our continued experience

    5 of 5
    Sep 23, 2024
  • We love Dr. Kennedy! She has been amazing as our child's allergist.

    5 of 5
    Aug 23, 2024
  • We love Dr. Katie

    5 of 5
    Aug 21, 2024
  • Dr. Kennedy and the staff are amazing. They listened to our concerns and made sure my daughter was comfortable and at ease.

    5 of 5
    Aug 13, 2024
  • Dr Kennedy was great. I'm very happy to have my kiddo with her and her team.

    5 of 5
    Jul 20, 2024
  • Dr. Kennedy was extremely knowledgeable, patient, understanding, and explained the process and treatment options very clearly. She had a very approachable manner.

    5 of 5
    Jul 12, 2024
  • DR. Kennedy and Cathy the nurse were amazing. My son has been having a hard time doing oit recently and they listened to me, took immediate action in having the Bravery clinic call me the same day. I left the appointment feeling listened to, cared for and feeling like we have new paths to try and ease the difficulties.

    5 of 5
    Jul 06, 2024
  • Dr. Kennedy is wonderful. My children both appreciate her candor. They love that she lays out all of their options and explains things thoroughly.

    5 of 5
    Jul 05, 2024
  • Dr. Kennedy is the best when it comes to assisting parents in making informed decisions and giving information.

    5 of 5
    May 25, 2024
  • Dr Kennedy was great. She has an excellent personality, she made us very comfortable. Explained and understood everything we were concerned about.

    5 of 5
    May 22, 2024
  • Dr. Kennedy is amazing. She spoke to my daughter and laid out all of her options in a clear and concise manner. My daughter felt comfortable and really liked meeting with Dr. Kennedy.

    5 of 5
    May 10, 2024
  • Dr. Kennedy was wonderful! She is thoughtful and very considerate.

    5 of 5
    Apr 03, 2024
  • Thorough, attentive

    5 of 5
    Apr 02, 2024
  • Dr. Kennedy was fantastic! She listened to our allergies and was incredibly empathetic to helping us develop a plan. I am incredibly grateful!

    5 of 5
    Mar 21, 2024
  • Dr. Kennedy was knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. Amazing to talk to and listened to all my concerns, answered my questions before I could ask, seemed to know every resource and information that parents would need. Very satisfied with the care my child received at this facility! I'm so grateful to God for this type of care provided by these amazing doctors and nurses.

    5 of 5
    Mar 20, 2024
  • We are extremly happy with Dr. Kennedy and lucky to have her guidance.

    5 of 5
    Aug 16, 2023
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About the Patient Experience Rating System

The Patient Experience Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown above from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score. We are committed to true transparency. However, to ensure the comments are fair and correctly attributed, we review each one before posting to the website. We exclude entire comments that disclose patient’s protected health information, are off-topic, or include other confidential or inappropriate content. Comments will appear on provider bios only if providers have a minimum number of comments. Comments are shared internally for education purposes to ensure that we are doing our very best for the patients and families for whom we are privileged to care. The comments are submitted by patients and families and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not reflect the views of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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