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 164 submissions)
  • Clear Explanation
    5 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    5 of 5
  • Included in decisions
    5 of 5
  • Would recommend
    5 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    5 of 5
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Comments

  • 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

  • Dr. Kennedy was amazing! She took time to answer all questions and explain everything!
    5 of 5
    Jul 19, 2023

  • We have recommended CHOP to so many friends and family members throughout the years. Dr. Kennedy truly is the best!
    5 of 5
    Jun 21, 2023

  • Dr. Kennedy is very thorough and does a great job explaining treatment and options in laymen's terms
    5 of 5
    May 12, 2023

  • Both Dr. Kennedy and the nurse working with us (I believe the last name was Valentino? But I am not sure if that is accurate or not, my apologies) we're so helpful, informative, and walked me through the allergy testing process with my toddler even when he was a bit rambunctious. It was a great experience and very worth the wait!!!
    5 of 5
    Apr 12, 2023
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