About
Dr. Owen TM Kendall, MD, MPH, MFA founded Storied Medicine to practice the kind of medicine he always wanted to deliver: unhurried, relationship-driven, and attentive to the whole person. He grew up in Eastern Washington after being born in Vancouver, BC, and spent two six-month stints attending a Bundesgymnasium in Krems, Austria. He went on to study English literature and philosophy at Vassar College, where he played varsity soccer and swam on the varsity swim team for two seasons. After graduating, he spent six years in New York City writing short stories, two novels, poetry, and essays while working in bars and restaurants. That chapter brought him into contact with remarkable doctors and inspired individuals who pointed him toward medicine.
Dr. Kendall earned both his MD and his MPH in Social and Behavioral Science at Boston University School of Medicine, which is affiliated with Boston Medical Center. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Group Health Cooperative/Kaiser Permanente Washington in Seattle. He then spent eleven years with Kaiser Permanente Washington, including eight years at their Kent, WA clinic. During that time he developed deep expertise in caring for individuals living with HIV, transgender and non-binary patients, and people navigating addiction. He also served as KPWA's South King County Dermatology champion and became the go-to provider for sports injury second opinions. He holds an MFA alongside his medical degrees. Outside the clinic, he founded the Forest Hills Runners community group in Boston in 2010, finished 100th overall at the 2014 Boston Marathon, and raced both the Ironman World Championships in 2014 and the Half-Ironman World Championships in 2018.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Vassar College, English Literature and Philosophy
Medical School
Boston University School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Group Health Cooperative/Kaiser Permanente Washington
Additional Training
MPH in Social and Behavioral Science, Boston University; MFA
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kendall right for?
Dr. Kendall is a strong fit for adults and children who want a primary care doctor who knows their full health history. Patients managing HIV, gender-affirming hormone therapy, or opioid use disorder benefit directly from his specialized experience. He also serves patients dealing with dermatologic conditions, sports injuries, and chronic disease. Self-employed individuals, freelancers, and business owners who need reliable same-day access will find his membership model practical. Patients who value longer appointments and direct communication with their doctor tend to thrive in his care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kendall specializes in family medicine, sports medicine, preventive medicine, and functional medicine. He has deep experience caring for individuals living with HIV, transgender and non-binary patients receiving gender-affirming hormone therapy, and people managing opioid use disorder with Suboxone or buprenorphine. He also treats a wide range of dermatologic conditions and sports injuries.
Dr. Kendall holds an MD and an MPH in Social and Behavioral Science, both from Boston University School of Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Group Health Cooperative/Kaiser Permanente Washington. He also holds an MFA. His clinical training spans family medicine, sports medicine, preventive medicine, and functional medicine.
Dr. Kendall attended Boston University School of Medicine, where he earned his MD and MPH. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Group Health Cooperative/Kaiser Permanente Washington in Seattle. He then practiced for eleven years at Kaiser Permanente Washington, including eight years at their Kent, WA clinic.
Yes. HIV primary care is one of Dr. Kendall's core clinical areas. He built this expertise over eleven years at Kaiser Permanente Washington, where he focused on caring for individuals living with HIV. This specialized care is included in the Storied Medicine membership at no additional cost.
Yes. Dr. Kendall provides gender-affirming hormone therapy as part of his standard membership. He developed this clinical focus during his time at Kaiser Permanente Washington, where he regularly cared for transgender and non-binary patients.
Yes. Dr. Kendall treats addiction and opioid use disorder, including prescribing Suboxone and buprenorphine. This service is part of the Storied Medicine membership and does not require a separate specialist referral.
Dr. Kendall performs a wide range of in-office procedures, including cryotherapy, skin biopsies, minor cyst and lipoma resections, joint injections, PAP smears, pelvic exams, IUD removal, sutures, and suture removal. These procedures are included in the membership.
P. note. He believes a patient's full story is not a distraction from their health but a core part of it. He spends 30 to 60 minutes per visit to make space for that kind of listening.
Yes. Dr. Kendall sees pediatric patients ages 5 to 17. Pediatric memberships start at $100 per month for the first 100 patients.
Members reach Dr. Kendall directly by text, phone, or video. Quick questions do not require a scheduled appointment. He also offers telemedicine visits and house calls for patients who need care outside the office.
Doctor profile last updated August 16, 2026