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Sean O McKenna, MD

Associate professor
Specialties

General pediatrics/primary care

Board Certifications

Pediatrics

153 Ratings
24 Comments

Locations

Children's Pavilion
1000 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219

Areas of interest

Well-child care
Asthma
Children with special health care needs
Child passenger safety
Coordination of medical and legal services

Bio

Dr. McKenna is a general pediatrician who loves working with children and families to help them be as healthy as possible. He divides his time between clinical practice and work in medical informatics – focusing particularly on the effective use of technologies to enhance the patient experience and improve communication among all members of the health care team. He also works with communities in Nicaragua and Peru on global health projects. As a member of the VCU and Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU faculty, he has been able to pursue all of these passions while teaching and learning from the next generation of health care providers. 

Education

Medical School University of Illinois
Residency University of Chicago

Ratings & reviews

February 2025
Sean has been [...] provider their whole life and our family really appreciates the care he provides and the way he includes kids in their care plan.
December 2024
I am so thankful for how great Dr. McKenna is to my daughter.
October 2024
Dr. McKenna is absolutely wonderful and a very genuine and down to earth person who truly cares for his patients and families. I would wholeheartedly recommend his care to anyone in need of a pediatrician.
June 2024
Excellent
May 2024
Again we LOVE Dr. McKenna [...]
April 2024
Our family loves Dr McKenna. He is so knowledgeable but always listens to us and tries to think with us about what would work best for our family. I always feel that he actively listens to me and supports me as a mother.
January 2024
Amazing doctor!
December 2023
Dr. McKenna spent WAY more time with [...] during the appointment than most providers. He made adjustments to make sure [...] was comfortable and included him in decisions making.
December 2023
We love Dr. McKenna!
November 2023
Dr. Sean is the best communicator! He is so easy to talk with and explains things in a way I can understand.
November 2023
My husband and I 100% trust him with our son's medical care. We sought out recommendations for a pediatrician from friends and coworkers at VCUHS. His name came up repeatedly. He is kind. He listens. He shows genuine concern. Our son can be skittish around people, but adores him and is actually excited to go to the doctor.
November 2023
Dr McKenna is amazing! I have recommended him to all my friends and family with children
November 2023
Dr. McKenna is a fantastic pediatrician!
October 2023
I have recommended Dr Sean before and will continue. He is the reason we stay with VCU Health. I love how he connects directly with the kids and ask them the questions.
October 2023
Very kind and courteous to answer questions and address concerns
September 2023
Dr. McKenna is a pretty cool guy once you get to know him.
July 2023
Dr. McKenna was fabulous. He listened, answered questions, and overall cared about Lucy.
July 2023
As always Dr. McKenna is amazing!
May 2023
Dr,McKenna, talked with me about my struggles with making friends. He went through a scenario on how I should approach conversations. He really listens to me when I talk to him.
April 2023
Dr. McKenna is incredibly kind and empathetic. He doesn't make us feel like we are "bad" parents based on the decisions we make. He also gives us information and allows us to make our own decisions. [...]
April 2023
Dr. Sean is the best! Never rushed. Always explains and listens to us!
April 2023
I'd recommend him to anyone! McKenna is great!
October 2022
Excellent experience, gave great tips/tricks for newborn.
August 2022
Dr. Sean McKennah is a gem at VCUHS. Best bedside manner and a genuine love of Pediatrics