Timothy Kennedy, MD| Surgical Oncology | MedStar Health
Timothy Kennedy

Timothy Kennedy, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

Specialties: Surgical Oncology

Languages: English

About me

Timothy Kennedy, MD, MBA, is a board-certified surgeon who is fellowship trained in surgical oncology and minimally invasive surgery. He specializes in the treatment of complex cancers in the liver, pancreas, bile duct, and upper gastrointestinal tract. Dr. Kennedy also serves as the system chief of surgical oncology at MedStar Health, John S. Dillon chair of surgical oncology at Georgetown University’s Department of Surgery, and surgeon in chief at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. The latter is a nationally recognized program known for its clinical excellence and research innovations.

Dr. Kennedy provides personalized care to address the unique health goals of each patient. He begins by creating a welcoming environment where patients and their loved ones – caregivers, families, and friends – are encouraged to participate in open and honest conversations. At the same time, he collaborates with a highly skilled team to help ensure that patients achieve the best possible outcomes. These compassionate professionals include medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists, radiologists, pathologists, advanced practice providers, nurse navigators, and many others. Referring physicians are also healthcare partners who are kept well informed about their patients’ medical journeys.

With clinical interests in gastrointestinal and soft tissue oncology, Dr. Kennedy is committed to the discovery of new treatments that can advance patients’ quality of life. From serving as a faculty educator to leading clinical trials as a principal investigator, he is driven to share his knowledge and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the field.

Additionally, he is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology, International Gastric Cancer Congress, Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, and American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Philosophy of Care

“I am honored to serve as my patients’ advocate by ensuring that they receive the same quality care that I would provide a member of my own family. One way is by maintaining a nurturing environment that is committed to removing healthcare barriers. Another method is by prioritizing the delivery of advanced and personalized care that values the unique differences of each patient. The foundation of these and many other approaches is to help patients concentrate their energies on recovering and healing while our health professionals focus on optimizing the use of medical, surgical, and support services to improve overall wellness.”

Clinical areas of focus

  • Blood Clotting Disorder Treatment
  • Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
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Procedures I perform

  • Abdominal Paracentesis With Imaging
  • Abdominal Wall Supplement
  • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment
  • Adjuvant Hormone Therapy
  • Akt Inhibitors
  • Amyloidosis Treatment
  • Anemia Management
  • Antegrade Urography
  • Antiangiogenic Therapy
  • Anticoagulation Therapy
  • Antineoplastic Injection
  • Aortic Lymph Node Excision
  • Aortic Lymphatic Resection
  • Appendicostomy
  • Area-Based Breast Density
  • Aromatase Inhibitors
  • Arterial Embolization
  • Autologous Blood Donation
  • Autotransfusion
  • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
  • Benign Lesion Treatment
  • Bilateral Seminal Vesicles Endoscopic Excision
  • Bilateral Seminal Vesicles Resection
  • Bilateral Ureters Dilation
  • Bilateral Vas Deferens Endoscopic Excision
  • Bile Duct Resection
  • Biopsy, Urethra
  • Bladder Cancer Surgery
  • Bladder Inspection
  • Bladder Neck Stent Removal
  • Bladder Ultrasound
  • Blood Cancer Diagnosis
  • Blood Cancer Treatment
  • Blood Chemistry Test
  • Blood Clot Management
  • Blood Clotting Disorder Diagnosis
  • Blood Clotting Disorder Treatment
  • Blood Component Transfusion
  • Blood Transfusion
  • Bone Density Scan
  • Bone Density Testing
  • Bone Marrow Aspiration
  • Bone Marrow Biopsy And Aspiration
  • Bone Marrow Examination
  • Bone Marrow Failure Treatment
  • Bone Marrow Tap
  • Boost Radiation
  • Brachytherapy
  • Brca Gene Testing
  • Breast Biopsy
  • Breast Cancer And Lymphedema
  • Breast Cancer Early Detection
  • Breast Cancer Follow-Up Care
  • Breast Cancer Hot Flash Management
  • Breast Cancer Index (BCI) Testing
  • Breast Cancer Surgery
  • Breast Cancer Treatment
  • Breast Cancer Treatment Planning
  • Breast Density Evaluation
  • Breast Infection Treatment
  • Breast-Conserving Surgery
  • Bypass Ureters To Ileum
  • Cancer Immunoprevention
  • Cancer Immunotherapy
  • Cancer Nutrition Counseling
  • Cancer Rehabilitation
  • Cancer Risk Assessment
  • Cancer Survivorship Care
  • Cancer Treatment
  • Cancer Treatment Monitoring
  • Cardiac Amyloidosis Treatment
  • Cardiac Angioplasty
  • Cardiac Cardiomyopathy Treatment
  • Cardiac Drug Therapy
  • Cardiac Embolism Treatment
  • Cardiac Heart Failure Treatment
  • Cardiac Heart Transplant
  • Cardiac Heart-Lung Transplant
  • Cardiac Hormone Therapy
  • Cardiac Immunotherapy
  • Cardiac Lung Transplant
  • Cardiac Lymphedema Treatment
  • Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Cardiac Sampling And Pressure Measurement
  • Cardiac Sarcoidosis Treatment
  • Cardiac Thrombosis Treatment
  • Cervical Cancer Surgery
  • Cervical Cancer Treatment
  • Chemoprevention
  • Chemoradiation
  • Chemotherapy Administration
  • Chemotherapy Port Placement
  • Chest X-Ray
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment
  • Clinical Trials
  • Coagulation Tests
  • Colectomy
  • Colectomy With Removal Of Terminal Ileum
  • Colorectal Anastomosis
  • Colorectal Cancer Surgery
  • Colorectal Cancer Treatment
  • Colostomy
  • Computed Tomography
  • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Ventilation
  • Cyberknife
  • Cystectomy
  • Cystogastrostomy
  • Cystography
  • Cystojejunostomy
  • Cystolithotomy Without Vesical Neck Resection
  • Cystostomy With Drainage
  • Cystourethroscopy
  • Cystourethroscopy With Biopsy
  • Cystourethroscopy With Fulguration Of Trigone
  • Cystourethroscopy With Irrigation And Evacuation Of Clots
  • Cystourethroscopy With Ureteral Stent Insertion
  • Descending Colectomy
  • Destruction Lesion Penis Surgical Excision
  • Diagnostic Mammography
  • Diaphragm Open Excision
  • Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
  • Digital Rectal Exam
  • Directed Blood Donation
  • Distal Pancreatectomy Without Pancreaticojejunostomy
  • Duodenojejunostomy
  • Duodenum Resection
  • Duplex Scan Of Abdominal Organs
  • Duplex Scan Of Extremity Veins
  • Endobronchial Ultrasound
  • Endometrial Cancer Treatment
  • Endoscopic Left Adrenal Gland Resection
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
  • Endoscopic Right Adrenal Gland Resection
  • Enucleation Of Pancreatic Lesion
  • Esophageal Cancer Surgery
  • Esophageal Cancer Treatment
  • Excision Jejunum
  • Excision Local Lesion Epididymis
  • Excision Of Bladder
  • Excision Of Cecum
  • Excision Of Diaphragm
  • Excision Of Duodenum
  • Excision Of Endometrium
  • Excision Of Esophagus
  • Excision Of Ileum
  • Excision Of Jejunum
  • Excision Of Large Intestine
  • Excision Of Liver
  • Excision Of Malignant Tumor Of Stomach
  • Excision Of Omentum
  • Excision Of Ovary
  • Excision Of Parotid Tumor
  • Excision Of Pericardium
  • Excision Of Peritoneum
  • Excision Of Pleura
  • Excision Of Prostate
  • Excision Of Rectum
  • Excision Of Right Kidney
  • Excision Of Soft Tissue Tumor
  • Excision Of Spleen
  • Excision Of Stomach
  • Excision Of Testis
  • Excision Of Ureter
  • Excision Of Uterus
  • Excision Stomach
  • External Electrocardiographic Recording
  • Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
  • Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
  • Follicular Lymphoma Treatment
  • Gallbladder Resection
  • Gastrectomy
  • Gastrectomy With Roux
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment
  • Genetic Counseling
  • Genitourinary Cancer Treatment
  • Hematology Consultation
  • Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
  • Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Treatment
  • Hemophilia Treatment
  • High Dose Rate Brachytherapy
  • Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Hospice Care Referral
  • Hydrocele Excision
  • Ileostomy
  • Iliac Bone Marrow Extraction
  • Immunohistochemistry Testing
  • Immunotherapy
  • Inguinal Lymph Node Excision
  • Inguinal Orchiectomy
  • Intestinal Lesion Excision Single Enterotomy
  • Intestinal Resection
  • Intrafraction Tracking Motion
  • Intraoperative Radiation Therapy
  • Introduction Of Antineoplastic
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia Treatment
  • Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
  • Laser Therapy
  • Left Ureter Dilation
  • Leukemia Treatment
  • Leukopenia Treatment
  • Liquid Biopsy
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Liver Resection
  • Lobectomy
  • Lung Cancer Screening
  • Lung Cancer Surgery
  • Lung Cancer Treatment
  • Lung Mass Treatment
  • Lung Metastasis Treatment
  • Lymph Node Biopsy
  • Lymph Node Removal
  • Lymphoma Diagnosis
  • Lymphoma Treatment
  • Mantle Cell Lymphoma Treatment
  • Marrow Ablation
  • Melanoma Treatment
  • Mesenteric Lymph Node Excision
  • Mesothelioma Treatment
  • Metastatic Cancer Treatment
  • Microwave Ablation
  • Molecular Breast Cancer Subtyping
  • Molecular Diagnostics
  • Motion Fluoroscopic Evaluation
  • Multiple Myeloma Treatment
  • Myelodysplastic Syndrome Treatment
  • Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Treatment
  • Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
  • Neoadjuvant Therapy
  • Nephrectomy
  • Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
  • Nonautologous Platelet Transfusion
  • Nonautologous Platelets Transfusion
  • Nonautologous Red Blood Cell Transfusion
  • Nonautologous Red Blood Cells Transfusion
  • Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment
  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
  • Oncology Consultation
  • Open Diagnostic Right Lobe Liver Excision
  • Ovarian Cancer Treatment
  • Packed Red Blood Cell Transfusion
  • Palliative Care Consultation
  • Pancreas Cancer Surgery
  • Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
  • Partial Colectomy
  • Partial Thromboplastin Time
  • Pathology Consultation
  • Pelvic Exenteration
  • Pelvis Lymph Node Excision
  • Pelvis Lymphatic Endoscopic Resection
  • Pelvis Lymphatic Resection
  • Penile Cancer Treatment
  • Pharmacological Therapy
  • Platelet Transfusion
  • Pleural Cancer Treatment
  • Pleurectomy
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Prostate Brachytherapy
  • Prostate Cancer Surgery
  • Prostate Cancer Treatment
  • Prostate Resection
  • Prostatectomy
  • Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
  • Pulmonary Embolization
  • Pulmonary Nodule Treatment
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Radiation Dosimetry Calculation
  • Radiation Oncology Consultation
  • Radical Orchiectomy
  • Rbc Pretreatment
  • Rectal Cancer Surgery
  • Rectal Cancer Treatment
  • Rectal Resection
  • Red Blood Cell Exchange
  • Red Blood Cell Transfusion
  • Removal Of Central Venous Access Device
  • Renal Biopsy
  • Retrograde Urography
  • Right Colectomy
  • Right Ureter Dilation
  • Risk-Reducing Mastectomy
  • Sarcoma Treatment
  • Seminoma Treatment
  • Sigmoid Colon Resection
  • Skin Cancer Treatment
  • Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
  • Special Dosimetry
  • Splenic Flexure Mobilization
  • Stem Cell Collection
  • Stomach Cancer Surgery
  • Stomach Cancer Treatment
  • Stomach Resection
  • Supportive Care
  • Testicular Cancer Treatment
  • Testis Torsion Reduction
  • Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
  • Thoracoscopy
  • Thrombocytapheresis
  • Thymoma Treatment
  • Thymus Cancer Treatment
  • Thyroid Cancer Treatment
  • Tissue Biopsy
  • Total Colectomy
  • Total Pancreatectomy
  • Total Pelvic Exenteration
  • Total Skin Electron Therapy
  • Transesophageal Echocardiography
  • Transitional Cell Carcinoma Treatment
  • Transrectal Ultrasound
  • Transthoracic Echocardiography
  • Transverse Colectomy
  • Tumor Debulking
  • Tumor Embolization
  • Tumor Immunohistochemistry
  • Tumor Marker Testing
  • Tumor Resection
  • Ultrasound
  • Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
  • Urothelial Cancer Treatment
  • Vaginal Cancer Treatment
  • Venipuncture
  • Vitamin Deficiency Anemia Treatment
  • Von Willebrand Disease Treatment
  • Wedge Resection
  • White Blood Cell Transfusion
  • Whole Blood Transfusion
  • Wide Local Excision
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Practice locations

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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 4th Fl
Washington, DC, 20007

202-444-4954

Fax 877-376-2418

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Insurance

MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.

  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • United Healthcare Choice
    • Maryland Physicians Care MCO
    • IH-PPO
    • CIGNA EPO
    • IH-Open HMO Option
    • Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
    • IH-POS
    • CIGNA PPO Plus
    • CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
    • HealthyBlue PPO
    • Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
    • CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
    • Aetna VA Exchange
    • CareFirst MedStar PPO
    • CIGNA Connect EPO
    • Medicare Direct
    • Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
    • IH-EPO Plus
    • Humana Gold Plus HMO
    • CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
    • United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
    • CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
    • Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
    • IH-Open POS II
    • CareFirst Blue Card Program
    • Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
    • Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
    • Kaiser Permanente Signature
    • Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
    • AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
    • United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
    • Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
    • Aetna Better Health of MD
    • Network OA
    • CIGNA POS/Network POS
    • Medicare FFS
    • CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
    • Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
    • TRICARE for Life East
    • MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
    • CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
    • OCI Direct (HMO)
    • Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
    • Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
    • Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
    • Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
    • Core Essential (HMO)
    • Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
    • Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
    • Aetna Better Health of VA
    • Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
    • TRICARE East Select
    • Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
    • Beech Street PPO
    • Amerigroup DC Alliance
    • IH-POS Plus
    • CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
    • Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
    • Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
    • Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
    • Tricare Reserve Select
    • Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
    • CIGNA PPO
    • Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
    • Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
    • AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
    • IH-Indemnity
    • Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
    • IH-Open HMO
    • BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
    • CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
    • Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
    • NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
    • HumanaChoice PPO
    • CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
    • UHC Passport
    • Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
    • Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
    • Aetna Student Health Insurance
    • Aetna Classic 5000
    • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
    • Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
    • Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
    • MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
    • TriWest Healthcare Alliance
    • MultiPlan, Inc
    • Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
    • Blue Choice Advantage
    • Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
    • Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
    • CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
    • CareFirst NASCO
    • UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
    • Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
    • Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
    • CIGNA HMO Open Access
    • Choice POS II Open Access
    • Geisinger Medicare Advantage
    • Aetna HMO
    • United Healthcare Options (PPO)
    • Aetna Advantage 5750
    • United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
    • Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
    • CIGNA Indemnity
    • Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
    • IH-Open POS Plus
    • IH-HMO
    • HighMark
    • CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
    • BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
    • WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
    • UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
    • CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
    • Police and Fire Clinic
    • Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
    • Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
    • Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
    • United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
    • Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
    • Employee Health Plan
    • Advantra Platinum (PPO)
    • Coventry Health Care of Virginia
    • Kaiser Permanente Select
    • POS OA
    • Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
    • MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
    • Choice Fund PPO
    • Options PPO Cardiac Global
    • United Student Resources
    • MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
    • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
    • United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
    • Sentara Health
    • Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
    • M.D. IPA (HMO)
    • Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
    • Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
    • United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
    • HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
    • OA Plus
    • HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
    • First Health PPO
    • Choice POS II
    • Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
    • Aetna Classic 3500
    • CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
    • Aetna Basic
    • First Health PPO
    • IH-Network Only Plus
    • Choice POS
    • Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
    • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
    • CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
    • CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
    • DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
    • Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
    • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
    • Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
    • Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
    • Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
    • Health Services for Children with Special Needs
    • M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
    • Navigate
    • Aetna Advantage 6350
    • Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
    • Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
    • Aetna Classic 5000PD
    • United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
    • CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
    • United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
    • AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
    • IH-Open EPO Plus
    • Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
    • Optimum Choice
    • United Healthcare Choice Plus
    • IH-Open Network Only Plus
    • Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
    • Erickson Advantage Plans
    • United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
    • Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
    • Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
    • CareFirst EPO
    • Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
    • Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
    • Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
    • BlueChoice Open Access
    • Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
    • UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
    • Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
    • Aetna Advantage 6350PD
    • Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
    • Aetna Premier 200PD
    • TRICARE East Prime
    • CareFirst Administrators
    • Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic

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Education

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery

Fellowship: Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center (2009)

Fellowship: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (2008)

Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (2006)

Medical School: Georgetown University Medical Center (1999)