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Patrick A. Kenney, MD

Assoc Dean for Clinical Affairs and Chief Ambulatory Physician Executive
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Urology

PO Box 208058

New Haven, CT 06520-8058

United States

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Assoc Dean for Clinical Affairs and Chief Ambulatory Physician Executive

Biography

  • Clinical interests: Localized, locally advanced and metastatic kidney cancer. Robotic surgery for kidney masses and kidney cancer. Robotic partial and radical nephrectomy, including robotic IVC tumor thrombectomy. Complex partial and radical nephrectomy. Caval tumor thrombectomy. Cytoreductive nephrectomy. Retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy. Renal Cell Carcinoma.

Patrick Kenney, MD is a fellowship-trained urologic oncologist who cares for patients with cancers of the kidney. He performs robotic and open surgery for kidney cancer, with an emphasis on organ/function preservation and minimally invasive surgery whenever feasible. He is interested in the integration of surgery and systemic therapy for locally advanced, metastatic, and treatment-resistant kidney cancer.

In his clinical practice, Dr. Kenney emphasizes the importance of the doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Kenney believes in the importance of effective communication with patients, family and referring physicians. He strives to treat his patients with compassion and respect. Dr. Kenney believes that the seamless integration of Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale New Haven Hospital, a full service academic general hospital, affords his patients an outstanding opportunity to receive the highest quality multidisciplinary care.

In addition, Dr. Kenney has an active administrative role in the Yale New Haven Health System, having previously served as Interim Chair of the Department of Urology, Clinical Leader for Genitourinary Oncology at Smilow Cancer Hospital, Clinical Vice Chair of Yale Medicine Urology, Vice Chair of Quality and Safety of Yale Medicine Urology, as well as Medical Director of Corporate Supply Chain for Yale New Haven Health System and Medical Director of the Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center at Greenwich Hospital.

Dr. Kenney received his MD from Columbia University, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society in recognition of academic excellence. While at Columbia, Dr. Kenney was also inducted to the Gold Humanism Honor Society in recognition of excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion and dedication to patient service. Kenney completed a general surgery internship and urology residency at Lahey Clinic in Massachusetts. Dr. Kenney completed a Fellowship in Urologic Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. This was a two year Fellowship accredited by the Society of Urologic Oncology.

Dr. Kenney is active in research and has authored chapters and reviews with a particular emphasis on kidney cancer, kidney surgery, and health services and outcomes. He has presented his work at regional, national, and international meetings. He is a member of the American Urologic Association and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Appointments

  • Urology

    Associate Professor on Term
    Primary

Other Departments & Organizations

Education & Training

Fellowship
MD Anderson Cancer Center (2013)
Residency
Lahey Clinic Medical Center (2011)
Residency
Lahey Clinic Medical Center (2007)
Internship
Lahey Clinic Medical Center (2006)
MD
Columbia University Coll of Physicians & Surgeons (2005)
Post Graduate
Premedical Studies (2000)
BA
University of Notre Dame (1997)

Research

Overview

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Carcinoma, Renal Cell; Cytoreduction Surgical Procedures; Neoadjuvant Therapy; Nephrectomy

Research at a Glance

Yale Co-Authors

Frequent collaborators of Patrick A. Kenney's published research.

Publications

2023

2022

2021

Clinical Trials

Current Trials

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

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    Steering Committee, Vizient National Performance Improvement Collaborative

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    Supply Chain Clinical Integration Practice Sharing Network, Supply Chain Physician Executive Society

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    Developmental Therapeutics Research Group, Yale Cancer Center

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    CT State Medical Society

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    Yale Urology Finance Committee

Clinical Care

Overview

Clinical Specialties

Urologic Oncology; Genitourinary Oncology

Fact Sheets

Board Certifications

  • Urology

    Certification Organization
    AB of Urology
    Original Certification Date
    2015

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Contacts

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Mailing Address

Urology

PO Box 208058

New Haven, CT 06520-8058

United States

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Locations

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Events

Nov 20242All Day
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    Isaac Y. Kim, MD, PhD, MBA - Jill C. Buckley, MD, MBA - Chester J. Koh, MD, MBA - Curtis A. Pettaway, MD - Landon W. Trost, MD - Angela Arlen, MD - Eric Bortnick, MD - Jaime A. Cavallo, MD, MPHS - Fed Ghali, MD - Adam Benjamin Hittelman, MD, PhD - Stanton Honig, MD - Patrick A. Kenney, MD - Thomas V. Martin, MD - Katherine Rotker, MD - Dinesh Singh, MD - Preston C. Sprenkle, MD - Joshua Sterling, MD, MSc - Yi An, MD