Dr. Alastair Cathcart Kennedy MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
1300 36th Street Suite 1a Vero Beach FL, 32960About
Dr. Alastair Kennedy is a rheumatologist practicing in Vero Beach, FL. Dr. Kennedy specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Kennedy treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Univ of Glasgow Fac of Med, Glasgow, Scotland (- Eff /) 1968
University of Glasgow Faculty of Medicine 1968
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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Treatments
- Rheumatic Diseases
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Tendonitis
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