Dr. Kennedy believes that treating an individual with mental illness or chemical dependency involves far more than finding the right medication. He derives great satisfaction from working in a field that involves getting to know his patients in a comprehensive way and in which he can demonstrate his genuine commitment to helping them finding a resolution or improvement for their mental illness which can lead them to an enhanced quality of life.
In addition to his position at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine as Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Division Head of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Dr. Kumra consults with child and adolescent patients at PrairieCare’s Woodbury Clinic. Throughout his career he has demonstrated his passion for helping children and adolescents who struggle with mental illness not only by providing direct patient care, but also through his contributions to scientific research. Dr. Kumra has published a large body of scholarly articles related to child onset schizophrenia and other psychiatric illnesses.
Dr. Richardson has been in private practice for the past 16 years, specializing in outpatient and acute inpatient psychiatric care. He has extensive experience in diagnosing/treating complex psychiatric/ medical cases, correctional psychiatry, and Bipolar Disorder. He is also on the faculty of the University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry. In addition to his work at PrairieCare, Dr. Richardson also serves as the adult psychiatry service chief at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN.