Kristin Ann Keefe, MD

About Kristin Ann Keefe, MD

Dr. Kristin Keefe graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and went on to complete her OB/Gyn residency at Brigham & Women’s- Massachusetts General Hospitals, followed by a 4-year fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the University of California at Irvine. She has held teaching positions at Dartmouth, Tufts, University of Texas School of Medicine, and Brigham & Women’s/Faulkner Hospital and is widely published. Over the past 14 years, Dr. Keefe has served as Medical Director and CMO of hospice programs in Massachusetts, as well serving as Director of palliative medicine programs at Steward Heath Care in Boston, Seton Family of Hospitals in Austin, and most recently at Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group in San Diego, California.

Dr. Keefe’s interest in palliative care began with her father’s diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. She now enjoys facilitating discussions devoted to aligning patient’s goals with available medical interventions. By taking the time to truly listen to patients and families’ stories and concerns, Dr. Keefe can help them navigate the complexities of medical care and treatment options.