Specialties
Board Certification
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National Board of Medical Examiners
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Sleep Medicine)
American Board of Sleep Medicine
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Patient Rating
Patients describe Dr. Lynn Keenan as highly knowledgeable, thorough, and professional in pulmonary care. Reviewers repeatedly note that she listens attentively, explains diagnoses and test results clearly (often using drawings or detailed after-visit notes), and involves patients in decision-making. Many comment on her compassion, patience, and a supportive care team that makes them feel valued, informed, and safer managing their health.
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The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Internal Medicine
-Associate Professor (Clinical) |
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| Academic Divisions |
Public Health
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| Board Certification |
National Board of Medical Examiners
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Sleep Medicine)
American Board of Sleep Medicine
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Biology and Religion - La Salle University | B.A. |
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| Professional Medical | Medicine - Jefferson Medical College | M.D. |
| Internship | Internal Medicine - Madigan Army Medical Center | Intern |
| Residency | Internal Medicine - Madigan Army Medical Center | Resident |
| Fellowship | Pulmonary Disease - Madigan Army Medical Center | Fellow |
| Fellowship | Critical Care Medicine - University of Washington | Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Aberegg SK, Cirulis MM, Maddock SD, Freeman A, Keenan LM, Pirozzi CS, Raman SM, Schroeder J, Mann H, Callahan S (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 network open, 3(11), e2019176.
- Keenan LM, Hoffman T (2019). Refractory Status Asthmaticus: Treatment With Sevoflurane. Federal practitioner, 36(10), 476-479.
Letter
- Maddock SD, Cirulis MM, Callahan SJ, Keenan LM, Pirozzi CS, Raman SM, Aberegg S (2019). Pulmonary Lipid-Laden Macrophages and Vaping. The New England journal of medicine, 381(15), 1488-1489.
Dr Keenan is one of the best doc I have had ! She's very through and determined to check all the boxes. I respect her
Super person and doctor
Thank you for your concern and answering all our questions. It was very helpful and you know your stuff.
Dr. Keenan listens to concerns and provides good advice and good directions for care. She's very knowledgeable in her field. I'm lucky to have her on my healthcare team.
The best!
She's the best doctor treating my condition. She's very respectful, but above all, very humane, and she knows her job well. [TRANSLATED]
I don't normally provide feedback but Dr. Keenan is so great I am compelled. She is knowledgeable and attentive. She actually listens, has dialog, takes meaningful notes, explains her diagnosis and what it means. After-visit notes are actually worth referring back to. I was fortunate to find Dr. Keenan. I wish she could teach other doctors how to behave in an office visit and how to treat patients.
Lucky the patient that gets Dr. Keenan. She is personable , listens n quick to read the situation n prescribe. She can patiently look n listen to patients concerns OR LACK of them N help patient understand. She is a wonderful doctor -
Dr. Keenan is a great professional to have on your team. Always a straight shooter and cares for my progress.
Excellent care, and very knowledgeable.
Very good
Dr. Lynn M Keenan is by far one of the best MDs I have ever seen. She has a gift of intellect, ability to research and extraordinary ability for a MD to communicate in a level the patient understands. I have seen many doctors due to my 1988 autologous bone marrow transplant..She is the best UoU is lucky to have her on staff.
She is a jewel
Dr.Keenen thoroughly complete in conducting my examination. Concise in explaining best therapeutic practices I must adhere to.
she was very good to tell me about my Health problems and what needed to be done.
Dr Keenan is professional and very compassionate. She has been wonderful in managing care for our daughter's ILD. Could not recommend more highly.
Excellent provider. Listens to my input and is very respectful. I'm treated as part of the team which I appreciate.
If you are seeking a pulmonologist that is the best, look no further!
Dr. Keenan, knows her stuff and takes time to listen, explain and follows up with personal call to me when needed. She truly cares.
Dr. Keenan is one of the best Drs I have seen! She is caring, knowledgeable, compassionate, thorough, and takes time to explain things so you can understand, she is a great Doctor!
Dr Keenan is smart and kind, always very helpful!
She's the best doctor! She cares about the patient.
She is the best. I feel I have a personal relationship with a doctor committed to providing me with the very best care possible. I trust her and appreciate how she works with me ¿ a nd for me.
Dr. Keenan is THE best pulmonologist I have ever been to and that includes several in NYC established and highly recommended practices.
Dr Keenan is wonderful, professional and knowledgeable. We are extremely happy with her management of my daughter's lung disorder and would highly recommend her.
She will answer all questions honestly and with patience
Dr.Keenan is one of the best DR I have had she is a caring person and professional always keeps me updated on my condition
Dr. Keenan doesn't just go by the computer test results. She physically examines your body. Then she takes time to make sure you understand everything. She also listens carefully .
thank you
Dr. Keenan was above and beyond excellent.
I am so happy she is my doctor!
Very happy with the quality of care from this doctor.
Dr Keenan is very friendly and professional. She showed great concern for my health and explained everything in great detail. A very positive experience
very thorough
Thank you Dr. Keenan for the superior care you provide, the thorough exam, the timely questions and always an excellent plan forward.
I have tried to see medical providers in my area so I don't have to make the long drive to the U of U but I feel like they do not offer the top notch care I get from Dr. Keenan. She has made it possible to continue my active lifestyle which I am very thankful for.
She cares about me and my health
I have been seeing Dr. Keenan for several years now, and I find her to be very knowledgeable, compassionate, and professional. My overall pulmonary health has greatly improved thanks to her.
Caring and responsive
She is outstanding
She is her weight in gold. She cares to help you 100%. Listens, explains your care and treatment so I understand. Thanks to her I feel good again.
I have already told people about Lynn Keenan. She is an excellent Doctor.
Dr. Keenan has taken good care of me during my treatment and medical care. She is compassionate, listens, and tells you like it is, which I appreciate.
Love dr Keenan, I understood everything she said
Dr. Keenan is very friendly, informative and professional.
She is wonderful.
Dr Keenan is the best dr as far as the care and concern she has for her patients
Dr. Keenan is an excellent doctor.
Dr. Keenan is the best doctor I have ever had. I feel very blessed to have her in my corner. I will always be indebted. because of her expertise thank you Dr. Keenan and your staff.
Always!
Dr. Keenan is an amazing physician!!! She is absolutely phenomenal in her profession. She has a wonderful way of making you felt heard and understood. I give her a 100 out of 10!!!!
Dr. Keenan is a dedicated physician as you can tell when she comes into the room! She is so knowledgeable in her field and has a way about her that puts you at ease right away. She listens very attentively at the patient and answers questions fully even showing scans, etc on the computer and always remembering to include in this screening with understandable explanations in terms that are easy to digest. She answers questions readily and in detail. She explains what the visit entailed on the printout sheets that go with you. Next appointments are set up right then and I am grateful for the opportunity to rate Dr. Keenan. Thank you.
Good job on my health and what is wrong did want to hear but good about it
She's a very Caring Doctor!!
Best Doctor I've ever had
Listens and understands. Explains so I can understand
I am a retired MD and I am totally impressed by Dr Keenan's medical knowledge and insight about my very complicated medical challenges. She addressed all of my concerns with kindness and compassion and I left her office fully informed, and feeling valued and seen. She chased down my medical records from out of state with persistent efforts and after review adjusted my care plan to address issues she uncovered in my prior care. I would give her 10 stars if I could.
She is absolutely the best. My husband always goes with me and both of us feel she absolutely cares and takes time with you. We respect her knowledge and are lucky to have found her.
Very good at explaining my condition in a simple way for me to understand!
I've had a multitude of bad experiences with doctors in my 73 years, but Dr. Keenan is awesome! She is pleasant, knows her business, and treats you with respect. So glad she's here for us.
Very caring, got to the bottom of what was going on, and actually helped my mom, my mom is doing so awesome now thanks to you! ?
Dr Keenan is wonderful and everything you'd want in your provider.
I appreciate the throughal exam, answers to my questions, and tips for improving my home care.
She communicates well. In a way that is helpful and positive.
Most caring doctor I've ever had.
She's a top rate physician invested In getting to the bottom of your complaints. She's so easy to talk to and has a welcoming spirit
Dr. LYNN Keenan is an excellent doctor. She pays complete attention to her patient. Good lister and always ready to help her patient. I am very lucky that Dr. Kernan is my doctor. Besides, doctor Keenan has outstanding, caring team to help her and looking after all her patients.
Dr. Keenan is concerned and cares about her patients. She listens well and provides alternatives for care. She is prompt and doesn't keep you waiting while still taking time to cover all your concerns.
You are a very wonderful person and care very much about your patient(s). Keep up the great work. Elbows to you and your staff. Thanks
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.
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 ?
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.
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.
I will forever be grateful to Dr. Keenan. Her medical expertise saved my life. Her compassion made me feel cared about as a patient.
Great doctor, cares about her patients
Very professional. Enjoyed my visit with her.
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.
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.
I feel honored and very fortunate to be cared for by Dr. Keenan, her MA Maria and her entire team. Keep them happy keep them happy, please.
Dr Keenan is the most thorough and helpful pulmonary doctor I have ever had for a life long pulmonary problem, and I recommend her highly.
She is an amazing Dr. made me feel comfortable and she listens to everything. She is top notch!!!
I am fortunate to have found such a good doctor.
Very caring.
Lynn is an excellent physician, exceedingly kind, well organized, and got to the bottom of my breathing problem.
Dr. Keenan is a great person to interact with and has an excellent bedside manner.
She's very knowledgeable and good
Great Dr. so happy with my experience
Honestly I've never had a better doctor. So caring and kind and helpful
Dr. Keenan is an excellent physician who cares deeply about her patients. I she has a wonderful assistant Maria, who is part of Dr. Keenan team of caring experts
Wonderful
Dr. Keenan is a wonderful doctor. She has helped me through my conditions. Been a support and knows what is needed to help me improve. With her help I am living a better life..
She explained and answered all my qestions.
So good at explaining what condition I was in when I went to the hospital was even able to see x-rays so awesome!!!! Very impressed with her knowledge of all of my conditions and what I should do moving forward. I really feel blessed to have such a fantastic Doctor as you are!!!! Thank you so much for everything and I hope to see you soon and have a wonderful day!!!! Blesses [NAME REMOVED]
I have great confidence in Dr. Keenans medical knowledge and her advice/suggestions for managing my asthma. I am thankful that she is a member of my healthcare team.
Best Doctor I've ever had!
She always makes me feel like family.
A very fine caring physician.
Shes always caring and concerned about all my needs!! She the Best!
Dr Keenan is an excellent doctor. I am so lucky to have found someone as kind and caring as she is.
she knows what she is talking about. and let's you know what you need to know in away I can understand and answers my questions.
Dr. Keenan is honest and genuinely cares about her patient and listens and cares about their opinions, concerns, etc.
Dr. Keenan is a wise, kind and caring provider. the University of Utah pulmonology is fortunate to have her on their team.
Dr. Keenan was actually waiting for me in a room when I arrived! I feel confident that she is giving me the best help. Shes smart, caring, and efficient.
Dr Keenan is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor. She hears what you are telling her. She has taken care of me for over 4 years. I trust her 100%.
Dr. Keenan takes the time to listen and explain. She is genuinely interested in providing quality healthcare to her patients.
Excellent as always, patient and clear explanations
Dt. Kennan never gave up on my health issues and continues. After several doctors and years of appts, she found the probem, her care, concern and support far out exceeds any other I have received during the last 3 years.
I trust and appreciate her more than any other doctor.
Dr Keenan is the best! She is a literal life saver, shr has gone above and beyond for me and my family. She never seems rushed and genuinely has her pts best interest in mind. Love her!
I really enjoy meeting with her. She is very competent and helpful.
She provides quality healthcare and gives you options to approach your healthcare goals. Shes very respectful and kind. Shes the best doctor I have ever had.
Dr. Keenan pays attention to detail, knows me and my health very well, and I would recommend her highly.
As I stated previously, Dr. Keenan is a very caring, compassionate and informative physician who treats her patients with utmost respect and caring. She goes out of her way to explain things in a way that you understand (even by illustrations) and explains previous tests, etc. in detail. I feel very confident being in Dr. Keenan's care. Thank you for the opportunity to make this evaluation.
I already described what I think of Lynn Keenan. An absolute 10 Plus. Again, great listener. Great at diagnosing. Great at including the patient in selecting treatment path. Stupendous personality with wonderful sense of humor. I wish I could find an Internist as wonderful as Dr Lynn Keenan since Dr John Doane retired . Internal Medicine and doctors there are a disaster these days. Dr Lynn Keenan is off the charts a 10 PLUS!
We discuss aspects of my care; I know that she trusts my opinion of her care and any changes I am noticing in my health. I welcome her opinion and thoughts and feel like we both are a team in my care.
Dr Keenan is the best Doctor I have ever had. She knew what was wrong with me in our first visit. I've told Doctors my whole life I'm 54 my symptoms they told me it was my asthma or allergies. I'm so thankful I was referred to Dr Keenan she is very knowledgeable, caring, and listens to your concerns. Her Staff is amazing too so nice and helpful.
Dr Keenan you wonder. I really appreciate you.
Doctor Keenan is very knowledgeable and detailed in her explanations regarding my condition. She is very respectful and friendly.
I highly recommend Dr. Keenan to anyone having respiratory issues.
Dr. Keenan cares about her patients and really listens to our concerns and need. Her explaining our test results and care is so refreshing, because she explains it in layman terms we understand.
Highly recommend her as a pulmonary provider!
Definitely would recommend and feel comfortable with me being in her care.
She is the best she truly cares and listens to me. Her understanding of people is amazing. She explains everything to me in layman terms.
I trust her for my pulmonary care, she listens well, she seems to be genuinely interested in my health & my progress.
She came into my exam smiling and asking how I was. We talked about my health since I last seen her. She made sure I had the shots I needed to stay upto date. She was excited about my progress with my weight loss. After I had the certifaction test for my oxygen, she was very upbeat about the out come. Over all she made me feel like I was doing things right to improve my health. My husband and I both talked about how she cares for her patients, on our drive home.
Dr. Keenan is great! So is Maria!
I say it's just like having my little sister take care of me and I so appreciate it
Doctor Keenan is very knowledgeable in the pulmonary field She spends the time needed to explain my situation in a manner I can fully understand. I would recommend Doctor Keenan to anyone needing a pulmonologist.
Good
I feel confident In Dr. Keenan's abilities to keep me healthy. She is caring and please in her interactions. She is a true assent to the UofUMC.
Dr. Keenan is always very attentive to my conversations and my needs. She is kind, compassionate and caring. Yet, she is also very professional in her knowledge and explaining details even to draw pictures at times. She explains all of my situations to me in detail that I can understand. She is most pleasant. I appreciate her and would highly recommend her to others.
Dr Keenan is the absolute best
Great doctor
Always good to see Dr. Keenan in person! I appreciate her care, professionalism, and questions. She listens to me!
Dr. Keenan is a great doctor. She is very detailed and talks to you about any issues, concerns, improvements and answers your questions. Makes sure you understand ev ery thing talked about. Very kind, very caring doctor.
Appreciate the explanation of a spacer and strengthen the upper body's muscle tho I am not feeling warm and fuzzy about allowing myself to be talked into a Pfizer booster, should have gone with Madera
I really like Dr Keenan. She always gets back to me promptly and listens to my concerns.
The best medical care I have ever received come from all the U of U doctors on your staff. I feel so lucky to live so close to such an excellent facility.
Professional,knowledgeable, friendly
Dr. Keenan treats me and my challenges with respect. She listens. She helps me believe I can handle this. I have every confidence in her. I'm deeply grateful.
Great!!!
Dr. Lynn Keenan is an excellent provider. Keeps me updated and values my input.
Dr. Keenan is the ultimate professional AND a compassionate human being who listens and pays attention to me the way I need a doctor to.
Dr. Keenan is an excellent provider
Dr Keenan is a very caring and kind physician. She is a credit to your pulmonary team
I am very fortunate to have Dr.Keenan as my provider. She is excellent in every way. Her team is also very good. I have received excellent care the day of my visit.
Dr Keenan is a fantastic doctor and wonderful person. Very knowledgeable and very caring. I am getting the best care. Been a patient several years. Dr Keenan is very thorough and listens to you. She explains everything very well. I have told some of my friends about her. They are now seeing her.
My husband and I both very pleased with Dr Keenan and her explanations.
Great Experience
We reviewed my symptoms which have not changed. Our plan of action remains as it has been this past year.
Everything was very professional and I would definitely recommend it to others
Dr. Lynn Keenan was one of the very best doctors I have ever seen in the 45 years I've been making my own healthcare decisions. She is an experienced, thorough, caring, efficient, effective and patient healthcare provider!
Dr. Keenan has been both extremely professional and relational as well which is very important to me in my health care provider. She speaks respectfully and in a clear and unequivocal way while remembering she is dealing with a human being!!!
Wow, Dr Keenan is an extraordinary Dr. Its been a long time since I've had a Dr. Show the attention to detail in helping me with my health issues.
The BEST! Awesome doctor!
Dr Keenan is a very good Doctor. She always listens to my concerns and then explains different options that will help me. She also always gets back to me in a timely manner. I have been greatly pleased with her.
I absolutely LOVE Dr Keenan and her staff. She is top notch! I had to go to another Pulmonologist last year because of my insurance, and the care was no where near the same. I am SO HAPPY to be able to come back to her!!
Dr Lynn Keenan is an exceptional doctor. She listened to every word. She asked a lot of questions that weren't on the questionnaire. I felt extremely comfortable with the exam and her findings. I would highly recommend her to anyone. Also, Oscar in the pulmonary lab was fabulous. He explained the instructions proficiently and was involved in the testing every step.
Dr. Keenan (Major), is great in every aspect of doctor, patient relationship. Her ability to speak with me and still find out all applicable information. Dr. Keenan and I have a close military connection and this allows for ease of the appointments.
Good
Dr. Keenan has the patience and concern to listen carefully to my questions and the knowledge to give thoughtful and concise answers.
Great
Productive infomation
Dr. Keenan is an awesome professional!
Dr. Keenan's questions are very specific. she listens and takes careful notes!
Dr Keenen is an excellent physician!
Dr, Keenan was very attentive and responded to all my concerns. She has a great sense of when to be professional and when to be personable.
I am fortunate to have Dr Keenan as my doctor.
Is the best doctor!!!
very pleased with Dr. Keenan
Dr Keenan is the best. I'm so glad that I'm one of her patients .
Dr Keenan was the best dr I have seen she helped me understand my condition and how to deal with it. just wish I could of seen her 5 yrs ago things might be different for me. I thank her so much for all the info and caring she had
Dr Keenan patiently listens and thoughtfully addresses question and concerns exhibiting the depths of her knowledge in caring of her patients. She is kind with a ready smile throughout the visit.
Dr talk and explained all along the exame
love Dr Keenan and her team. She is one of the reasons I didn't give up on seeking treatment.
Dr. Keenan is always very attentive and so exacting in her explanations. She is a compassionate and caring physician and I am fortunate to have her as my pulmonologist. She did a walk test with me and it was determined that I would see the Respiratory Therapist, Aubrey, who was very helpful. She was extremely patient with me in her explanations of the oxygen regimen that I would be following. Bless her for her patience with me! Dr. Keenan goes above and beyond in her appointment visits either by phone on in person. She is very much appreciated.
Dr Keenan's the best doctor on the planet
I left knowing exactly what I needed to do to improve my condition. Discription of my condition was discussed in detail so I left with no additional questions. Awesome experience.
we feel very fortunate to have Dr Keenan as my pulmonary dr. she is extremely thorough, takes time with me and never makes me feel she is in a hurry. I think very highly of Dr Keenan.
Dr Keenan is an excellent listener with the patience to find a solution to problems.
Dr. Keenan is very thorough and answers all my questions in a manner that I can understand. She even draws at times to make it more clear! I periodically send her My Chart messages and they are always answered in a way that I know thought and search of my case was even effort. I appreciate Dr. Keenan and her expertise. I would high recommend her to anyone with a Pulomnary problem!
Dr Keenen is Wonderful!!
Doctor (PERSONALY Doctor Doctor (PERSONALY) called me to give me the Doctor (PERSONALY) called me to give me the ((GOOD) news on the test results this was the first time in four years and 225 doctor appointments that this happened.
very good
Dr. Keenan was very positive and affirming. Extremely helpful and kind.
love dr keenan. She is very kind and attentive and knowledgeable.
I took notes as did Dr. Keenan.
the nicest doctor and so kind
Dr Keenan is amazing!
Dr. Keenan is always very informative, and a good listener.
I feel the doctor is very good and she makes a plan that makes sense.
Dr.Keenan is always very professional with me and Very helpful!
this was the most thorough visit with a specialist I have had at the University Hospital.
We are thankful for our doctor.
I trust in my doctor and nurses
She is super
Dr. Keenan is an excellent provider and highly sensitive to the needs of her patients.
she was very good at sharing and helping me to understand every thing.
Dr Keenan is outstanding, caring and had reviewed my case prior and had a plan. Not enough words to say how grateful I am.
Dr. Keenan has all the qualities of an excellent care giver: skill set, looks into your eyes and listens. And critical to me, she doesn't condescend to older patients.
Dr. Keenan was very engaging, accurate, and professional. Excellent. Helped keep me at ease.
I was very pleased with the personalized care I received and the attention to detail. I was asked if I had questions all through the process and felt the exam was very thorough.
I am very fortunate to have Dr. Keenan as my doctor. She always answer my questions clearly and gives me hope to get well some day.
very good
She's the Best
Dr. Keenan has reviewed my chart and imaging prior to seeing me. She took time to answer many questions, some of which were questions I was not getting answers from my other specialists. How refreshing to have a doctor that is so caring.
she's Extremely caring
Dr. Keenan is a wonderful doctor. She really listens to what you have to say and any concerns you may have. I have recommend Dr. Kennan to my friends.
I was extremely impressed and highly recommend this physician and the care and concern she took to research and read up on my case hours before my appointment impressed me greatly!
Dr. Lynn Keenan is a very good doctor. I am very happy to have her as my doctor.
I feel blessed with this team
I now only admire the depth of my Docs knowledge and experience, but have relied on her compassion as I move through the stages of COPD. Its an extraordinary mix, our appointments are, of updates, assessment, information, and deep concern for my well being of mind, heart and spirit. I feel so safe.
allways the best
Dr. Keenan explained to me in great detail my problem and what to do next. I am very fortunate to have her as my doctor. She is great. Thank you.