Patrick A. Kenney, MD

• 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 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 and Yale Medicine, 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. Currently, Dr. Kenney is the Chief Ambulatory Physician Executive and Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs.

Dr. Kenney received his MD from Columbia University, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. 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. Dr. Kenney completed a general surgery internship and urology residency at Lahey Clinic in Massachusetts followed by a Fellowship in Urologic Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX.

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.