Kendrick D. Summers, PT

Kendrick D. Summers, PT

Physical Therapist

4.9 
250 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Occupational/Physical Therapy

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Practice Focus Areas

  • physical therapist

Education

Professional Education:
MS, Florida International University Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences - 2007

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

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4.9
4.9 

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60 Reviews

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60 Reviews

August 28, 2023

5.0

Kendrick is very thorough. Taking time to review all current health issues and past medical history and monitoring your PT progress. He listens to your questions and provide all the answers. He createsba personal plan of care for each patient. Each time I complete a scheduled therapy appointment , I feel less lower back pain and discomfort. The PT exercises that I learned at the PT sessions, help to minimize/ eliminate my lower back pain. My back feels stronger and I am able to gradually resume normal activities of daily living without the lower back pain or taking OTC pain medications.

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August 09, 2023

5.0

Explain everything about your problem.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

Kendrick is a great therapist

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July 25, 2023

5.0

He continues to remedy and pinpoint the pain. I couldn’t sleep due to pain and stress and now I am getting sleep little by little without much pain desperation.

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July 19, 2023

5.0

Explaining my back issues.

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July 11, 2023

5.0

I have never met anyone in my life like Kendrick. from day one he listened he asked questions he watches. If I'm having a bad day which my bad day refers to my pain level he doesn't try to aggravate it more he will calm it down and ease me into the therapy and I truly appreciate that. If my pain level rises Kendrick will ice before sending me home. Physical therapy is hard but if you knew what I have gone through and the progress that I have made its because of Kendrick whom wouldn't allow m to give up.

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July 07, 2023

5.0

The time she spent with me explaining what was wrong and how we can fix it.

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July 05, 2023

5.0

He asks questions and responds well to my complaints.

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June 30, 2023

5.0

He explains and demonstrates the exercises. It is so easy to perform the movements incorrectly and once he corrects them, I can feel the deference. God bless him.

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June 29, 2023

5.0

Kendrick is relaxed he is aware of whats going on and he takes his tine to evaluate youabd your injury.

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June 27, 2023

5.0

He is good at his professional

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June 24, 2023

5.0

Great person for the job.

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June 15, 2023

5.0

Patience and understanding. Knowledge of my injury and the recovery expectancy.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

I wasn't craving and in pain for my first visit.

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May 17, 2023

5.0

Listening skills and adapting / making positive changes for my care

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May 15, 2023

5.0

Assesses my changing health and wellness and works to improve it.

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May 13, 2023

5.0

I am learning his style

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May 04, 2023

5.0

Easy to work with

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April 27, 2023

5.0

Selective use

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April 21, 2023

5.0

Same as above and he is patient and thorough.

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April 21, 2023

5.0

He is very knowledgeable plus he explained very well what I need too do in my therapy

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April 18, 2023

4.0

If he sees he can be helpful

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April 11, 2023

5.0

He is always looking for more ways to help my condition. I so appreciate him and all of his knowledge!

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March 28, 2023

5.0

Very helpful always on time like I said before very kind

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March 22, 2023

5.0

Mr. Kendrick listen and he pays attention

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March 07, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and attentive

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March 02, 2023

5.0

He attends patients with full care& smile.

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March 01, 2023

5.0

Outgoing. Fun. Professional.

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February 27, 2023

5.0

Kendrick is timely and courteous. He takes the time to answer all of my questions. He follows up from previous appointments. Most importantly he is concerned with my complete recovery by incorporating recommendations from my other treating physicians. Top notch professional care that results in recovery.

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February 24, 2023

5.0

Mr. Kendrick is very detailed!

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February 14, 2023

5.0

Very nice and friendly

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February 10, 2023

5.0

Very nicely explained the issues & excersises given with smile & patently.

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February 07, 2023

5.0

Very thorough!!!

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January 17, 2023

5.0

Friendly and very understanding of the patient situation and needs

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January 04, 2023

5.0

Only have had 5 visits, but Kendrick listens to what my problems are, assesses what is best treatment and keeps a close eye on improvement. He also has no problem with answering questions and explaining his choice of treatment.

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December 28, 2022

5.0

He is the best!

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December 27, 2022

5.0

Whenever I have questions he gives complete and informed information that I can understand and utilize. He is pleasant to work with and gives detailed advice on what I need to work on at home. He calls if there are cancelation to aid in my recovery.

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December 20, 2022

5.0

In general, he is a very good and pleasant therapist, knowledgeable and was able to answer all of my questions, but for my type of scoliosis he doesn’t have enough tools to help me a lot. But he has been helping me with reducing my pain level and he is doing his job very well. I highly recommend him as a great PT.

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December 08, 2022

5.0

Mr. Kendrick is very patient and detail

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December 02, 2022

5.0

Kendrick listened to me, helped me zero in on what’s bothering me, and helped me regain painless mobility.

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December 02, 2022

5.0

Professional, helpful , patient physical therapist.

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November 30, 2022

5.0

Kendrick is very patient

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November 29, 2022

5.0

He is knowledgeable and thorough. He listens to what is going on, explains information and shares what he honestly thinks will help to fix my issue. I have asked him to be honest so that I can have a real indication of my prognosis so I know how to move forward on the future.

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November 21, 2022

5.0

Thoroughly attended to my complaints of pain

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November 19, 2022

5.0

He pays attention to the patient and is very knowledgeable and detailed.

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November 10, 2022

5.0

Very friendly and helpful

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November 01, 2022

5.0

He is a great therapist

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October 28, 2022

5.0

Thoroughly attends to my concerns I

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October 21, 2022

5.0

Mr. Kendrick is very Very thorough

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October 20, 2022

4.0

He did okay with what he had to work. I was a one-time patient and Kendrick, essentially, was a place holder

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October 14, 2022

5.0

He does a complete assessment of your condition, asks questions about your symptoms, health and listens carefully.l

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October 11, 2022

5.0

He knows his field.

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October 04, 2022

5.0

My PT plan was tailored to me so well and got me back to my normal workouts. I was surprised at how much care was put in and not given a cookie cutter program just to get me back doing daily activities. I’m back hitting it hard in the gym and have the tools I need to hopefully prevent or quickly treat another flare up.

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October 03, 2022

5.0

A great PT who knows what he's doing.

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September 21, 2022

5.0

Kendrick is very soft spoken and I'm relaxed with all the exercises he has planned for my PT visits.

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September 20, 2022

5.0

Great care and excellent at dry needling!

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September 20, 2022

5.0

See above. Excellent history taking and therapy.

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September 09, 2022

5.0

He's very patient and listens to my concerns about my surgery

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September 02, 2022

5.0

He has great experience and a caring and thoughtful approach to treatment.

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September 02, 2022

5.0

Amazing, did I say amazing? Kendrick is thorough, innovative, passionate, caring, exceptionally professional and knowledgeable about his practice. I’ve had tons of PT over the years and he’s the best.

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