Sarah Lynn Kennedy, DO
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Sarah Lynn Kennedy, DO
Sports Medicine
Family Medicine
Offers Video Visits
Sideline Orthopedics and Sports 4401 Park Springs Blvd
Ste 130
Arlington, TX 76017-1935
Ste 130
Arlington, TX 76017-1935
About Me
Specialties
Sports Medicine
Family Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Arlington Memorial
Gender
F
Languages
English
Education
UTSW Family Medicine Residency Program - Fellowship - 2013
University of California San Diego - School of Medicine - ship
UTSW Family Medicine Residency Program - Residency - 2013
Naval Hospital - Internship - 2006
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences - Medical Education - 2005
Bio
Sarah Kennedy, D.O., is a veteran of the United States Navy. Her military career began in 2005, when she reported to Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton to complete a family medicine internship. Her training continued at the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute in Pensacola, Fla., where she earned her flight surgeon wings. She spent the remainder of her operational career as the medical department head and senior medical officer at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City.
Kennedy received an honorable discharge in 2010, and went on to complete her medical training in family medicine at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and her primary care sports medicine fellowship at the University of California in San Diego. She is board-certified in both family medicine and primary care sports medicine, and has a Certificate of Added Qualification in sports medicine.
Kennedy’s areas of special focus include musculoskeletal ultrasound, ultrasound-guided injections, osteopathic manipulative treatments, concussion management, platelet-rich plasma treatment, non-operative fracture management, and energy deficiency in sports, among other issues related to athletics and sports play.
She has experience treating one of the most diverse athletic populations in the country — including athletes of all ages and all performance levels, in sports ranging from football and basketball to ice hockey and rugby. Kennedy currently serves as a team physician for several area high schools, USA Judo, boxing, and multiple endurance events around the Metroplex.
- Fellowship-trained in primary care sports medicine.
- Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine.
- Serves as team physician for several area high schools and USA Judo.
- Serves as event physician for multiple races and competitions around the Metroplex.
Kennedy received an honorable discharge in 2010, and went on to complete her medical training in family medicine at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and her primary care sports medicine fellowship at the University of California in San Diego. She is board-certified in both family medicine and primary care sports medicine, and has a Certificate of Added Qualification in sports medicine.
Kennedy’s areas of special focus include musculoskeletal ultrasound, ultrasound-guided injections, osteopathic manipulative treatments, concussion management, platelet-rich plasma treatment, non-operative fracture management, and energy deficiency in sports, among other issues related to athletics and sports play.
She has experience treating one of the most diverse athletic populations in the country — including athletes of all ages and all performance levels, in sports ranging from football and basketball to ice hockey and rugby. Kennedy currently serves as a team physician for several area high schools, USA Judo, boxing, and multiple endurance events around the Metroplex.
Accepted Insurance
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Aetna Better Health Chip Medicaid
Aetna Better Health Star Plans Medicaid
Aetna Medicare Adv
Aetna TX HealthAetna
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
Amerigroup Medicaid
Amerigroup Medicare Adv
BCBS Blue Advantage HMO(ACA)
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
Care N Care Medicare Adv
Cigna Commercial
Cigna Medicare Adv HMO
Cigna Medicare Adv PPO
Cook Childrens Medicaid
Coventry First Health
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana ChoiceCare Commercial
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Maestro Health - Fort Worth Firefighters
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Tarrant
Molina Medicaid Chip
Molina Medicaid Star Plans
Molina Medicare Adv
PHCS Multiplan
Parkland HealthFirst Star Plan Medicaid
Parkland KidsFirst Medicaid
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Superior Medicaid Chip Plans
Superior Medicaid Star Plans
Superior Medicare Adv/Wellcare by Allwell
Texas Independent Health Plan (TIHP)
Tricare Humana Military
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
USA Lonestar Network
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
Reviews
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Comments
4.9 out of 5 (156 Ratings, 37 Comments)
Oct 2023Thorough explanations of treatment optionsOct 2023Good team work. Good work culture observedOct 2023Sarah was great. Personal, patient and easy to communicate with - she explained the cause of my pain and how to treat it.Oct 2023Great care giversOct 2023I was very impressed with Dr Kennedy & her assistant. He was very nice and showed concerned for my wellbeing.Oct 2023Dr Kennedy has worked with me over the past 6 years in treating back, shoulder and knee issues. She has worked with me very successfully to finding alternatives to surgery. She is extremely caring and focused on solving problems in a careful conservativemanner.Oct 2023Explained results of MRI thoroughly and clearly.Oct 2023Dr. Kennedy was amazingOct 2023The staff was greatOct 2023She gave me all my options and let me decideOct 2023I was in alot of pain and she alivated it. Very greatfulOct 2023Dr. Kennedy addressed my questions and concerns clearly and efficiently. I was very satisfied with the care I received.Oct 2023The staff was very courteous to my concerns and help me outOct 2023I thought they gave me the prognosis. They explained to me the problem that I had, and gave me options to try to to fix my problemSep 2023Great doctorSep 2023Great service.Sep 2023Everyone was professional.Sep 2023Dr Kennedy was very thorough and knowledgeable and included me in the diagnosis and treatment recommendations. She is also an excellent communicator.Sep 2023Dr Kennedy is a great physician and I certainly couldn't have chosen a better doctor for my healthSep 2023GreatSep 2023GreatSep 2023Great experienceSep 2023Dr. Kennedy's listening to my complaints, discussion of objectives, assessment and plan all where right there with me.Sep 2023Dr. Kennedy is a very intelligent doctor. Her assessment was right on key. I certainly appreciate such service for my care.Aug 2023Excellent staff.Aug 2023I left feeling really good about this visit. My issue is resolving using the instructions I was given. Most pleased!Aug 2023Dr. Kennedy was worth the wait! She efficiently assessed my issue and fully explained what was wrong and treatment options.Aug 2023The office apparently was way over booked, or so I am told. This created a very long delay in seeing the doctor. Have not had this issue before.Aug 2023Dr.Kennedy has a great bed side manner. She makes you feel important in decisions about your care.Jul 2023GoodJul 2023GoodJul 2023Good Experience!Jul 2023Was pleased with the whole experience.Jul 2023GoodJul 2023GoodJul 2023Just the very best!Jul 2023I first come to Dr. KENNEDY at the recommendation of my Primary. She has far exceeded my expectations! So professional, kind, and intelligent!