Lynn M. Keenan
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Lynn M. Keenan, MD, FACP, FCP

Languages spoken: English

  • Lynn M. Keenan, M.D., is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and lived in Texas. Oregon and Washington State. She attended La Salle University and completed a B.A. in Biology and Religion. She received a Health Professions Scholarship from the US Army. She underwent advanced training at The Academy of Health Sciences Fort Sam Houston, Texas. She then completed her Doctor of Medicine at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. She moved to Tacoma, Washington and completed residency training in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine at Madigan Army Medical Center. She completed her training in Critical Care Medicine at University of Washington. She was promoted to Major in the US Army Medical Corp and moved to El Paso, Texas and served at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. She was director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit, assistant director of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, clinical instructor at the Academy of Health Sciences, and co-chair of the Ethics Committee. In 1997, she entered private practice in Eugene, Oregon. She worked with the physicians at The Oregon Clinic in Portland to receive training in Sleep Medicine. She received training in Percutaneous Tracheostomy at Oregon Health Sciences University. In 2001, she returned to Seattle, Washington to practice and teach students and residents at Virginia Mason Medical Center and Group Health Cooperative. In 2006, she underwent training in Endoscopic Ultrasound Bronchoscopy. Later, she joined UW Medicine at Northwest Hospital and Medical Center. She was an Adjunct, clinical lecturer for one year and then was promoted to Clinical Assistant Professor. She moved to Utah in 2014 and now has joined the faculty at the University of Utah and George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

    Her current inpatient and outpatient clinical includes all aspects of Pulmonary and Critical Medicine. She enjoys taking care of COPD, pleural disease and asthma. She enjoys educating her patients on their lung disease as part of the overall treatment plan. She is currently a member of the American Thoracic Society, Fellow of The American College of Chest Physicians and Fellow of The American College of Physicians.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Sleep Medicine)
    American Board of Sleep Medicine
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 107 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    February 20, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Keenan is a wonderful doctor. Very thorough, knowledgeable. She explains things in a way I can understand and listens to what we have to say. I am blessed to have her as my doctor.

    February 16, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Keenan is very good at asking pertinent and probing questions so that she is then able to get the information from me to advice me on the most effective treatment for my condition ?

    February 13, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    You can expect a kind, caring and patient professional in Dr. Keenan. She listens carefully and responds appropriately. Dr. Keenan and her team will never make you feel rushed or unimportant.

    January 13, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Keenan is a phenomenal pulmonologist. Through her experience and expertise, I have been able to get great control over my lung issues which has significantly improved my quality of life. Dr. Keenan is an excellent physician and I¿m grateful for her care.

    January 06, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I will forever be grateful to Dr. Keenan. Her medical expertise saved my life. Her compassion made me feel cared about as a patient.

    December 24, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Great doctor, cares about her patients

    December 16, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very professional. Enjoyed my visit with her.

    December 16, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    You can tell Dr. Lynn Keenan cares about her patient and she always has a smile for you. She listens to your questions and cares about your care. She notices you successes and lets you know she is happy for your improvements.

    December 08, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Keenan continues to be a very caring and kind physician. She explains my situation carefully and fully to me. She shows me any xrays or tests that I have had done and explains them fully in terms that I easily understand. She is a compassionate person who cares for the well being of her patients. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs the care of a Pulmonologist.. She is a first choice doctor.

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  • Lynn M. Keenan, M.D., is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and lived in Texas. Oregon and Washington State. She attended La Salle University and completed a B.A. in Biology and Religion. She received a Health Professions Scholarship from the US Army. She underwent advanced training at The Academy of Health Sciences Fort Sam Houston, Texas. She then completed her Doctor of Medicine at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. She moved to Tacoma, Washington and completed residency training in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine at Madigan Army Medical Center. She completed her training in Critical Care Medicine at University of Washington. She was promoted to Major in the US Army Medical Corp and moved to El Paso, Texas and served at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. She was director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit, assistant director of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, clinical instructor at the Academy of Health Sciences, and co-chair of the Ethics Committee. In 1997, she entered private practice in Eugene, Oregon. She worked with the physicians at The Oregon Clinic in Portland to receive training in Sleep Medicine. She received training in Percutaneous Tracheostomy at Oregon Health Sciences University. In 2001, she returned to Seattle, Washington to practice and teach students and residents at Virginia Mason Medical Center and Group Health Cooperative. In 2006, she underwent training in Endoscopic Ultrasound Bronchoscopy. Later, she joined UW Medicine at Northwest Hospital and Medical Center. She was an Adjunct, clinical lecturer for one year and then was promoted to Clinical Assistant Professor. She moved to Utah in 2014 and now has joined the faculty at the University of Utah and George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

    Her current inpatient and outpatient clinical includes all aspects of Pulmonary and Critical Medicine. She enjoys taking care of COPD, pleural disease and asthma. She enjoys educating her patients on their lung disease as part of the overall treatment plan. She is currently a member of the American Thoracic Society, Fellow of The American College of Chest Physicians and Fellow of The American College of Physicians.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Public Health
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Sleep Medicine)
    American Board of Sleep Medicine
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Fellowship Critical Care Medicine - University of Washington Fellow
    Pulmonary Disease - Madigan Army Medical Center Fellow
    Residency Internal Medicine - Madigan Army Medical Center Resident
    Internal Medicine - Madigan Army Medical Center Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Jefferson Medical College M.D.
    Biology and Religion - La Salle University B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Aberegg SK, Cirulis MM, Maddock SD, Freeman A, Keenan LM, Pirozzi CS, Raman SM, Schroeder J, Mann H, Callahan SJ (2020). Clinical, Bronchoscopic, and Imaging Findings of e-Cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injury Among Patients Treated at an Academic Medical Center. JAMA Netw Open, 3(11), e2019176. (Read full article)
    2. Keenan LM, Hoffman TL (2019). Refractory Status Asthmaticus: Treatment With Sevoflurane. Fed Pract, 36(10), 476-479. (Read full article)

    Letter

    1. Maddock SD, Cirulis MM, Callahan SJ, Keenan LM, Pirozzi CS, Raman SM, Aberegg SK (2019). Pulmonary Lipid-Laden Macrophages and Vaping. [Letter to the editor]. N Engl J Med, 381(15), 1488-1489. (Read full article)

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