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Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vascular Neurology

Professional interests include: neurorehabilitation, stroke, cerebrovascular disease, and more.

740 S. Limestone First Floor, Wing C, Room B101
Lexington, KY 40536

(859) 323-5661

Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO is a vascular neurologist in Lexington, KY specializing in vascular neurology. Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO is affiliated with University of Kentucky HealthCare.

Office Locations

740 S. Limestone First Floor, Wing C, Room B101
Lexington, KY 40536

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Some issues Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Lexington, KY during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95
hospital care	321
inpatient care	321

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Lexington, KY during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	30
hospital care	377
inpatient care	377

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	18
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	53
Dementia	25
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Lexington, KY during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	86
hospital care	514
inpatient care	514

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	24
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	50
Dementia	25
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Lexington, KY during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	58
hospital care	255
inpatient care	255

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	38
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	49
Dementia	33
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Lexington, KY during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	56
hospital care	233
inpatient care	233

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	29
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	45
Dementia	31
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Lexington, KY during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	28
hospital care	186
inpatient care	186

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	21
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	46
Dementia	30
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Lexington, KY during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47
hospital care	354
inpatient care	354

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	23
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	52
Dementia	27
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Lexington, KY during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	100
hospital care	498
inpatient care	498

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	337
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	44
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	49
Dementia	33
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Lexington, KY during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	37
hospital care	425
inpatient care	425

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	27
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	69
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	48
Dementia	35
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Lexington, KY during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	28
hospital care	527
inpatient care	527

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	37
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	45
Dementia	31
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Lexington, KY during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49
hospital care	193
inpatient care	193

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	13
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	46
Dementia	20
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Lexington, KY during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	70
hospital care	200
inpatient care	200

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	24
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	40
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Lexington, KY during 2024 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	26
hospital care	163
inpatient care	163

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	13
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	44
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Lexington, KY were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	54
hospital care	326
inpatient care	326

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	199
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	60
85 and over	23
Less than 65	53
65 to 74	79

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	68
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	27
Cancer	8
Dementia	25

Education & Training

She completed residency at University of Kentucky Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology and has a state license in Kentucky.

Residency: University of Kentucky Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology

Licensed In: Kentucky

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.78 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Lexington, KY.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kara Ann Kennedy, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Microtransponder, Inc.	$242 $242
Philips Electronics North America Corporation	$135 (9124) LM Undivided $135
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$110 Unclassified $110

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$377
Gift	$110

Biography

Dr. Kara Kennedy is a Lexington, KY physician who specializes in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Kennedy obtained a license to practice in Kentucky.