Rachel Kennedy was born and raised in Orange County, California. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from UC San Diego. During this time, she worked as an EMT serving the San Diego community, volunteered with a medical clinic in Tijuana, and worked as a wilderness guide and wilderness first responder with UCSD.
Rachel attended the Stanford School of Medicine’s PA Program in Palo Alto, California. During her training, she developed a strong interest in neurology, drawn to the complexity of the nervous system and the profound impact neurologic conditions can have on patients’ lives.
Rachel is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and licensed by the California Physician Assistant Board. She began her career in internal medicine before joining the Neurology Center. She is committed to providing compassionate, equitable care and empowering patients to be active participants in their healthcare decisions.
Outside of medicine, Rachel enjoys scuba diving, backpacking, reading, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family in sunny San Diego.