Anna Kenney, D.O.

I am passionate about improving quality of life for those facing serious illness and everything that comes with it - decision making, symptoms like pain, nausea and constipation, and often grief that can come along with all of this. My patients can be actively going though very aggressive treatments...

I am passionate about improving quality of life for those facing serious illness and everything that comes with it - decision making, symptoms like pain, nausea and constipation, and often grief that can come along with all of this. My patients can be actively going though very aggressive treatments, shifting to a more quality of life focus (such as hospice), or somewhere along the spectrum.

I went to medical school in Washington state but grew up nearby in Geneseo, NY on a small farm, and returned for training at University of Rochester in 2017. I am board certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative medicine. I enjoy learning from patients and families, and doing my best to teach other clinicians the lessons I learn.

Dr. Anna E Kenney, D.O., is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Surgery, Director of Palliative Quality Improvement, Director of Palliative Education at University of Rochester Medical Center. She is a board certified internist and Palliative Care doctor and practices in both inpatient and outpat...

Dr. Anna E Kenney, D.O., is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Surgery, Director of Palliative Quality Improvement, Director of Palliative Education at University of Rochester Medical Center. She is a board certified internist and Palliative Care doctor and practices in both inpatient and outpatient settings. A graduate of Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, she earned her DO at Pacific Northwest University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed internship, residency and fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at University of Rochester Medical Center.

Dr Kenney is passionate about language, serious illness communication, patient and family-centered care, and education for both clinicians and families. Her focus in Quality Improvement allows her to examine systems and how they impact our patients and teams. In 2022, she developed an interdisciplinary "UPP" (Unit-based Performance Program) team for our inpatient Palliative unit and consult service to foster and develop projects.