Mona Kennedy, MD
Wantagh,NY
Summary
Experienced Family Medicine Physician with over 10 years in primary care, preventative medicine, and obesity and nutritional medicine.
Proven track record in improving patient satisfaction and health outcomes through compassionate, patient-centered care and innovative health programs. Skilled in telemedicine for over 4 years, developing health care technologies, and leading community health initiatives. Recognized for excellence with multiple awards and certifications across several states.
Experienced in provider relations, public health administration and risk management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Medicine Physician And Obesity Specialist
Forward
San Francisco, CA
10.2018 - 11.2024
- FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN, AND OBESITY AND NUTRITIONAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST
- Prescribed and administered treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat and prevent illness, disease, and injury.
- Worked with engineers to create the telemedicine platform, "Forward at Home"
- Worked with Software and Computer Engineers as the Champion Physician to formulate the V2 Weight Loss Program used country-wide at GoForward, Inc
- Developed the Skin Cancer Scan device with engineers, and piloted the program integrated into daily practice
- Mentor and Training Physician for incoming new physicians to the organization
- Experienced with social media, marketing, and communications platforms
Assistant Medical Director
The Knolls Nursing Home, A Bethel Community
Valhalla, NY
11.2016 - 10.2018
- Developed and implemented organizational policies and procedures for nursing home
- Shared call and weekly attendance for nursing home patients
Fulltime Outpatient Medicine /Per Diem Hospitalist
New York-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital
Westchester, NY
05.2016 - 10.2018
- Traditional out-patient medicine care, seeing 25 patients a day
- Admitted patients for hospital stays
- Diagnosed, treated and provided continuous care to hospital inpatients
- Conducted discharge planning and discharged patients
- Communicated with patients' primary care physicians upon admission
- Often times, I was the same in-patient as out-patient physician for the patient
Family Medicine Physician
D*O*C*S Medical
Yonkers, NY
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Pediatrics, women's health, adult medicine, urgent care of all ages, and weight-loss management and nutrition
- Coordinated work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists and other health care providers
- Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention, including working with the State Senators for 'Hidden Hunger in Westchester' Forum
Education
Residency - Family Practice
Stamford Hospital/Columbia University Family Medicine Program
Stamford, CT06.2014
Fellowship - Obesity and Nutritional Medicine
Columbia University
New York, NY01.2012
MD - Medicine
SUNY Stony Brook Univ. School of Medicine
Stony Brook, NY06.2011
B.S - Biomedical Education
Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education at the City College
New York, NY01.2006
Skills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Preventive Medicine
- Obesity Medicine Certification
- Chronic Disease Management
- Health Program Development
- Integrated with telemedicine, in-person visits, and social media platforms
Certification
- Arizona License 64099
- California License C167242
- Colorado License DR.0066714
- Wash DC License MD048035
- Florida License ME151598
- Georgia License 89684
- Illinois License 036.152240
- Massachusetts License 290297
- New Jersey pending
- New York License 276700
- Texas License T4536
- Washington License MD61046682
- National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Member - Medical Examiner for Department of Motor Vehicles certification 2015
- Certified in ACLS, BLS, NRP
- Licensed as a NYS Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician
Awards
Magna Cum Laude Graduate
Publications
- Kennedy, M. (2013). Identifying High-Risk Patients For Substance Abuse in Stamford Community. Posterboard presentation for the American Society of Addiction Medicine Educational Connecticut chapter
- Kennedy, M. and Henning, K. (2013). Case presentation on Aortic Dissection in a27 year old with underlying renal disease. Grand Rounds presentation on April24th,2013 at Stamford Hospital.
- Kennedy, M. and Soliman, M. (2010) Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome presenting with acute kidney injury case report. (Publication in process with Dr. Manal Soliman.
- Tau Protein Extraction Procedure for Alzheimer's Disease Using Sarkosyl (2008) - Publication in Process with Primary Investigator Stave Khotz, Ph.D at the Pathology Department of Mount Sinai Medical Center
- Kennedy, M. (2008). Metabolic Syndrome Poster presentation to the Urban Health Plan, Bronx, NY
- Kennedy, M. (2006). Community Health Assessment of Dyker Heights. Health-Society II Course Thesis. Mentor: Pyser Edelsack
LEADERSHIP
- Doctor Champion for various programs at Forward 2019-2024
- Assistant Medical Director of the The Knolls Nursing Home, A Bethel Community 2016-2018
- Columbia University Faculty Professor, precepting medical students 2016-2018
- New York Medical School Preceptor, teaching medical students 2017
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- American Board of Obesity Medicine, Physician Diplomate 2015
- American Academy of Family Physicians, Physician Diplomate 2015
- - Resident Delegate of Connecticut 2012-2014
- American Society of Addiction Medicine Connecticut State Medical Society, 2013
- - Resident Member and Winner of Second Annual ASAM Educational Conference
- Connecticut Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors, 2011-2014
- - Resident Representative
- American College of Physicians, Resident Member 2011-2014
- American Medical Association, Member and Fundraiser 2009-2015
Timeline
Family Medicine Physician And Obesity Specialist
Forward
10.2018 - 11.2024
Assistant Medical Director
The Knolls Nursing Home, A Bethel Community
11.2016 - 10.2018
Fulltime Outpatient Medicine /Per Diem Hospitalist
New York-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital
05.2016 - 10.2018
Family Medicine Physician
D*O*C*S Medical
08.2014 - 05.2016
Residency - Family Practice
Stamford Hospital/Columbia University Family Medicine Program
Fellowship - Obesity and Nutritional Medicine
Columbia University
MD - Medicine
SUNY Stony Brook Univ. School of Medicine
B.S - Biomedical Education
Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education at the City College
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