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American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sub: Pain Medicine)Patient Rating
4.9 /5( out of 611 reviews )The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.
The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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November 28, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERExcellent physician.
November 28, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERHe is. The best dr . He care about you
November 28, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTEREfficient professional
November 24, 2025EXTERNAL SITE5 STARS for Richard W Kendall
November 23, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTEROutstanding professional well experienced and kind doctor is Richard W Kendall Do
November 14, 2025EXTERNAL SITEDr Kendall is very kind, caring and is show genuine concern about your issue you are dealing with.
November 07, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERHe has been very helpful over the last couple of years with some ongoing spine issues I've had. Would highly recommend him!
November 07, 2025EXTERNAL SITEDr. Kendall has a great bedside manner, and showed sincere interest in helping me to feel better.
November 06, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr. Kendall listened carefully to my questions and gave me clear explanations.
November 01, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERGREAT DOCTOR - GREAT TREATMENT.
October 31, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERthe doctor is the GOAT and he has given me a second chance at life
October 31, 2025EXTERNAL SITEDr Kendall is great, he's the top in his field.
October 30, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERCertainly would recommend him to my friends
October 11, 2025EXTERNAL SITEDr Kendall is outstanding in all areas.
October 10, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERMade me feel very confident in his care.
October 08, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERI believe that he is the best Dr. out there! His staff is amazing, & they are all great at explaining things in a way that you can understand. I would give them all an A+ from Dr. Kendall all the way down to the person who scheduled my next appointment! They ALL made an uncomfortable situation very comfortable! BIG PROPS FOR HIS DEPARTMENT!!!
October 04, 2025EXTERNAL SITEHe is my spine best doctor and be so friendly, listening me,helping how I can improve my spine problems.
October 03, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDoctor Kendall is an excellent provider and I have full confidence in his services.
September 29, 2025EXTERNAL SITESuch a wonderful gentleman, felt calm having him taking care of me
September 20, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERVery professional and caring doctor.
September 20, 2025EXTERNAL SITEGreat practioner. Very knowlegable
September 19, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr Kendall made me feel comfortable and explained what this second procedure was about ! And step by step what he was doing beforehand and what to expect he was very thorough and I was able to relax and knew I was in good hands the second time around!
September 16, 2025EXTERNAL SITEDr. Kendall provides excellent care and instills confidence in his patients His team highly respects him
September 06, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERI think he is a good doctor. He treated me in the best way and was very attentive while I spoke to him about my health. [TRANSLATED]
September 06, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDoctor Kendall is one of the most professional individual that I had the pleasure of meeting and being treated by such an individual ! I would recommend him to anyone without reservation!
September 02, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr. Kendall instills trust in his abilities. He asks questions and listens to the answers. He explains things in a way I can understand and answers all my questions.
August 31, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERAppears very knowledgeable experienced and positive extremely caring and concerned about my situation I am definitely pleased
August 30, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERI think the entire staff worked well together from the MA the nurse practitioner up to Dr. Kendall all did a wonderful job listening to my needs and coordinating my care.
August 23, 2025EXTERNAL SITEDr Kendall came highly recommend and made me feel very comfortable during my epidural injection walked me through step by step and took great care of my needs he was awesome!
August 21, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERExcellent care and results every time.
August 16, 2025EXTERNAL SITEFantastic job Dr Kendall and staff. You guys did awesome and l do appreciate a lot. Highly recommend Dr Kendall.
August 15, 2025EXTERNAL SITEVery competent, professional, and friendly. I am very impressed with his care.
August 14, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERMost Professional Doctor I have had the opportunity that I have ever met! [NAME REMOVED]
August 10, 2025EXTERNAL SITEDoctor Kendall is an excellent back care provider - have full confidence in his ability.
August 08, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr. Kendall is great!! He is thorough, & takes the time that YOU need to explain options & care. He never rushes you in or out of his office. That is very rare these days!
August 07, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr. Kendall is an excellent doctor.
August 07, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERSuper cool doctor with a lot of understanding
August 02, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERdr. Ken has probably saved my life. I went through some hard times and he's been through with me for 15 years and he is the goat and I wouldn't be where I'm at without him and I'm so thankful that he's my doctor. He's the best.
August 02, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr Richard Kendall has been taking care of my lumbar issues due to my EDS since I was 19. Now st 37 my entire family has been to his practice in order to get their spine checked when they have had problems in their back. He is a caring, well informed, and strongly professional and compassionate physician who takes the time to listen and understand his patients needs. He is the best spine and joint Dr I have ever seen and I trust my continued care after and ACDF surgery to Dr Kendall. Dr Kendall is someone who will take great care of his patients because he truly cares about their wellbeing.
July 31, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr. Kendall is an extremely knowledgeable and competent physician, with an excellent patient side manner.
July 17, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERExcellent
July 13, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERExcellent service.
July 12, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERVery professional while being courteous and friendly. Explained the health issues and answered my questions. Gave me options for treatment.
June 26, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERHe did his job well, and treated me well. I walked out of there with no pain.
June 21, 2025EXTERNAL SITEDr Kendall is the GOAT
June 19, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERKind courteous very helpful would never go anywhere else thank you
June 15, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERHe is very meticulous and made sure the procedure was done with the utmost care.
June 15, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr Kendall gave me information on the procedure and how soon I would (hopefully!) find relief. He provided counsel to avoid doing too much too soon...which I have heeded, and I'm starting to feel much better. Thank you.
June 11, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr. Kendall is very knowledgeable and really cares about me and my individual problems.
June 09, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERShort, but efficiently explanatory of the process that will be carried out in your diagnosis. [TRANSLATED]
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation -Professor (Clinical)
Neurosurgery -Adjunct Professor
Orthopaedics -Adjunct Associate Professor
Board Certification American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sub: Pain Medicine)Education history
Chief Resident Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - University of Washington School of Medicine Chief Resident Fellowship Musculoskeletal and Spine Rehabilitation - University of Michigan Fellow Residency Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - University of Washington Resident Internship Rotating Internship - Genesys Regional Medical Center Intern Professional Medical Medicine - Des Moines University- Osteopathic Med Ctr. D.O. Professional Other EMT Training - Northeastern University Undergraduate Physical Education - Keene State College B.S. Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Saad K, Young C, Cooper AN, Dickenson B, Kendall R, Glinka Przybysz A, Burnham T, McCormick ZL, Conger A (2025). Is Nervus Femoralis Radiofrequency Ablation an Effective Treatment for Recalcitrant Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome? Results of a Cross-Sectional study. Pain Med. (Read full publication)
- McCormick ZL, Fogarty AE, Conger A, Burnham T, Kendall R, Dickenson BA, Kanjanapanang N, Curtis TM, Sen H, Glinka Przybysz A, Clark T, Smolinski K, Wagner G, Teramoto M, Cooper AN (2025). The Effectiveness of Basivertebral Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain: 1-Year Results of a Prospective Real-World Cohort Study. Pain Med. (Read full publication)
- Conger AM, Randall DJ, Sperry BP, Kuo KT, Petersen R, Henrie AM, Kendall RW, Bisson EF, Teramoto M, Martin BI, Burnham TR, McCormick ZL (2023). The effectiveness of cervical transforaminal epidural steroid injections for the treatment of cervical radicular pain: A prospective cohort study reporting 12-month outcomes. Interventional Pain Medicine, 3(1), 100379. (Read full publication)
- McCormick ZL, Conger A, Kendall R, Wagner G, Henrie AM, Littell M, Sperry BP, Petersen R, Cooper AN, Teramoto M, Burnham TR (2023). A pragmatic randomized prospective trial of cooled radiofrequency ablation of the medial branch nerves versus facet joint injection of corticosteroid for the treatment of lumbar facet syndrome: 12 month outcomes. Pain Med, 24(12), 1318-1331. (Read full publication)
- McCormick ZL, Conger A, Kendall R, Wagner G, Henrie AM, Littell M, Sperry BP, Petersen R, Cooper AN, Teramoto M, Burnham TR (2023). A Pragmatic Randomized Prospective Trial of Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of the Medial Branch Nerves versus Facet Joint Injection of Corticosteroid for the Treatment of Lumbar Facet Syndrome: 12 Month Outcomes. Pain Med, 24(12), 1318-1331. (Read full publication)
- Conger A, Kendall RW, Sperry BP, Petersen R, Salazar F, Cunningham S, Henrie AM, Bisson EF, Teramoto M, McCormick ZL (2021). One-year results from a randomized comparative trial of targeted steroid injection via epidural catheter versus standard transforaminal epidural injection for the treatment of unilateral cervical radicular pain. Reg Anesth Pain Med, 46(9), 813-819. (Read full publication)
- Joyce AA, Conger A, McCormick ZL, Kendall RW, Wagner G, Teramoto M, Cushman DM (2020). Changes in Interventional Pain Physician Decision-Making, Practice Patterns, and Mental Health During the Early Phase of the SARS-CoV-2 Global Pandemic. Pain Med, 21(12), 3585-3595. (Read full publication)
- Conger A, Sperry BP, Cheney CW, Kuo K, Petersen R, Randall D, Salazar F, Cunningham S, Henrie AM, Bisson E, Kendall R, Teramoto M, McCormick ZL (2020). Does the Contrast Dispersion Pattern During Fluoroscopically Guided Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection Predict Short-Term Pain and Functional Outcomes? An Exploratory Analysis of Prospective Cohort Data. Pain Med, 21(12), 3350-3359. (Read full publication)
- McCormick ZL, Burnham T, Cunningham S, Kendall RW, Bougie D, Teramoto M, Walega DR (2020). Effect of low-dose lidocaine on objective upper extremity strength and immediate pain relief following cervical interlaminar epidural injections: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial. Reg Anesth Pain Med, 45(10), 767-773. (Read full publication)
- McCormick ZL, Conger A, Sperry BP, Teramoto M, Petersen R, Salazar F, Cunningham S, Michael Henrie A, Bisson E, Kendall R (2020). A Randomized Comparative Trial of Targeted Steroid Injection via Epidural Catheter vs Standard Transforaminal Epidural Injection for the Treatment of Unilateral Cervical Radicular Pain: Six-Month Results. Pain Med, 21(10), 2077-2089. (Read full publication)
- Conger A, Burnham T, Salazar F, Tate Q, Golish M, Petersen R, Cunningham S, Teramoto M, Kendall R, McCormick ZL (2019). The Effectiveness of Radiofrequency Ablation of Medial Branch Nerves for Chronic Lumbar Facet Joint Syndrome in Patients Selected by Guideline-Concordant Dual Comparative Medial Branch Blocks. Pain Med, 21(5), 902-909. (Read full publication)
- Conger A, Case C, McCormick Z, Kendall R (2020). Diagnostic Imaging Pitfalls of Upper Thoracic Spine Fractures. Pain Med, 21(5), 1079-1081. (Read full publication)
- Burnham T, Conger A, Salazar F, Petersen R, Kendall R, Cunningham S, Teramoto M, McCormick ZL (2020). The Effectiveness of Cervical Medial Branch Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Facet Joint Syndrome in Patients Selected by a Practical Medial Branch Block Paradigm. Pain Med, 21(10), 2071-2076. (Read full publication)
- Conger A, Cushman DM, Walker K, Petersen R, Walega DR, Kendall R, McCormick ZL (2019). A Novel Technical Protocol for Improved Capture of the Genicular Nerves by Radiofrequency Ablation. Pain Med, 20(11), 2208-2212. (Read full publication)
- Hung M, Saltzman CL, Kendall R, Bounsanga J, Voss MW, Lawrence B, Spiker R, Brodke D (2018). What Are the MCIDs for PROMIS, NDI, and ODI Instruments Among Patients With Spinal Conditions? Clin Orthop Relat Res, 476(10), 2027-2036. (Read full publication)
- Hegmann KT, Merryweather A, Thiese MS, Kendall R, Garg A, Kapellusch J, Foster J, Drury D, Wood EM, Melhorn JM (2018). Median Nerve Symptoms, Signs, and Electrodiagnostic Abnormalities Among Working Adults. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 26(16), 576-584. (Read full publication)
- Wilson Zingg R, Kendall R (2016). Obesity, Vascular Disease, and Lumbar Disk Degeneration: Associations of Comorbidities in Low Back Pain. PM R, 9(4), 398-402. (Read full publication)
- Applegate KA, Thiese MS, Merryweather AS, Kapellusch J, Drury DL, Wood E, Kendall R, Foster J, Garg A, Hegmann KT (2017). Association Between Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Occup Environ Med, 59(2), 154-160. (Read full publication)
- Hegmann KT, Thiese MS, Wood EM, Garg A, Kapellusch J, Foster J, Biggs J, Edwards E, Wertsch J, Kendall R, WISTAH Hand Study Team (February 2014). Impacts of Differences in Epidemiological Case Definitions on Prevalence for Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders. Hum Factors, 56(1), 191-202.
- Hung M, Hon SD, Franklin JD, Kendall RW, Lawrence BD, Neese A, Cheng C, Brodke DS (2014). Psychometric properties of the PROMIS physical function item bank in patients with spinal disorders. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 39(2), 158-63. (Read full publication)
- Garg A, Hegmann KT, Wertsch JJ, Kapellusch J, Thiese MS, Bloswick D, Merryweather A, Sesek R, Deckow-Schaefer G, Foster J, Wood E, Kendall R, Sheng X, Holubkov R, WISTAH Hand Study Team (2012). The WISTAH hand study: a prospective cohort study of distal upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders. BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 13, 90. (Read full publication)
- Garg A, Kapellusch J, Hegmann K, Wertsch J, Merryweather A, Deckow-Schaefer G, Malloy EJ, Kendall RW, WISTAH Hand Study Research Team (2012). "The Strain Index (SI) and Threshold Limit Value (TLV) for Hand Activity Level (HAL): Risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) in a Prospective Cohort". Ergonomics, 55(4), 396-414.
- Daubs MD, Patel AA, Willick SE, Kendall RW, Hansen P, Petron DJ, Brodke DS (2010). Clinical impression versus standardized questionnaire: the spinal surgeon's ability to assess psychological distress. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 92(18), 2878-83. (Read full publication)
- Kendall RW (2010). Musculoskeletal Problems in Stroke Survivors. Top Stroke Rehabil, 17(3), 173-178.
- Beresford ZM, Kendall RW, Willick SE (2010). "Lumbar Facet Syndromes". Curr Sports Med Rep, 9(1), 50-6.
- Willick SE, Kendall RW, Roberts ST, Morton K (2009). An Emerging Imaging Technology to Assist in the Localization of Axial Spine Pain. 1, 89-92.
- Kendall R, Werner RA (2006). Interrater reliability of the needle examination in lumbosacral radiculopathy. Muscle Nerve, 34(2), 238-41. (Read full publication)
- Haig AJ, Yamakawa K, Kendall R, Miner J, Parres CM, Harris M (2006). Assessment of the validity of masking in electrodiagnostic research. Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 85(6), 475-81. (Read full publication)
- Haig AJ, Tong HC, Kendall RW (2006). The bent spine syndrome: myopathy + biomechanics = symptoms. Spine J, 6(2), 190-194.
- Kendall RW, Jacquemin G, Frost R, Burns SP (2005). Creatine supplementation for weak muscles in persons with chronic tetraplegia: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled crossover trial. J Spinal Cord Med, 28(3), 208-13. (Read full publication)
Book Chapter
- Kendall RW, Beresford ZB (2013). Diagnostic Evaluations. In Patel VV, Patel A, Harrod JS, Burger E (Eds.), Spine Surgery Basics (First, XXV, pp. 75-82). Midtown Manhattan: Springer.
- Kendall RW (2002). Athletes with Back Pain. In Haig AJ, Colwell M (Eds.). American College of Physicians Press.
Conference Proceedings
- Haig AJ, Yamakaw KSJ, Kendall R, Miner JA, Parres C, Harris M (2005). Masking in Electrodiagnostic Medicine research. International Society for the study of the Lumbar Spine annual meeting.
Abstract
- Reisinger R, McCormick Z, Teramoto M, Kendall R (2019). Optimizing clinical outcomes in patients with lumbar radicular pain: predictive modeling of short- and intermediate-term response to transforaminal epidural steroid injection. (Poster presentation: AAP annual meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. February 2019) [Abstract]. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 98(3), a139.
- Daubs M, Patel A, Willick SE, Kendall RW, Hansen PA, Petron D, Brodke DS (2008). "Clinical Instinct versus Standardized Questionnaire: The Spine Specialists Ability to Detect Phychological Distress". Accepted to the North America Spine Society Annual Meeting. Toronto, October 2008. [Abstract].
- Hasen P, Willick S, Kendall R (2007). Pain Reproduction and Acute Pain Relief with Transforaminal Injections Do Not Predict 2-Week or 2-Month Pain or Functional Outcomes. [Abstract]. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 88, E60.
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