About Dr. Kennedy
The journey to health starts with your annual physical: preventive care, the right screenings, and making sure any chronic problems are addressed and stable.
Training and career
Dr. Jessica Kennedy is a board-certified internal medicine physician who has practiced with Northwestern since 2012.
She completed medical school in 2009 at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She went on to complete residency training in internal medicine at Northwestern in 2012, where she received multiple Resident Teaching Awards.
She then joined Northwestern Medicine as an internal medicine physician and practiced in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago for ten years. She remained active in teaching as a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and as a preceptor for the Education-Centered Medicine Home, a longitudinal primary care experience for medical students, where she received multiple Outstanding Teacher Awards. She was also active in physician IT and electronic health record initiatives and served on several committees in that capacity.
Dr. Kennedy started her own practice in 2022 to provide personalized, convenient medical care, with the time it takes to care for the whole person, both in and out of the office.
She continues to teach medical students through the Feinberg School of Medicine and is on the medical staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Kennedy enjoys city life with her husband, two daughters, and dog. She loves spending time with family and friends, reading, and traveling.
Practice philosophy
Dr. Kennedy practices evidence-based medicine tailored to the individual, taking into account your preferences, values, and beliefs. She strives to form a personal connection with each patient to truly understand their health care needs and support them on their journey to better health. She values taking the time required to properly understand and diagnose a condition, explain it, and create a treatment plan that fits you.
Accessible and convenient
Easy to schedule, timely appointments, in the office or by telemedicine. Communication between visits through the patient portal, phone, or text.
Longer appointments
Unhurried visits that start on time and leave ample time to address your concerns.
Coordinated care
Dr. Kennedy helps you navigate the complex landscape of medicine by coordinating with your specialists and hospital team should you need inpatient care.
A small, familiar office
An intimate setting with friendly staff who get to know you. No call center, no long waits, no scripted responses.
“Dr. Kennedy is the best primary care physician I have ever seen. She continually demonstrates impeccable medical knowledge, kind and considerate bedside manner, and a willingness to go above and beyond to provide all around excellent care.”
“Dr. Kennedy is validating of any question or concern. She takes her time with each visit and truly builds a relationship with her patients based on her thorough understanding of a patient's medical history and ongoing care.”
“Dr. Kennedy is extremely kind and very thorough. She put me at ease immediately and very patiently addressed my concerns.”