Elizabeth Riley Keeler, M.D.
Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, Division of Surgery
About Dr. Elizabeth Riley Keeler
Elizabeth R. Keeler, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
After receiving a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University, Dr. Keeler received her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. Dr. Keeler has been a faculty member in the Department of Gynecologic Oncology since 2005, when she completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Christus St. Joseph Hospital in Houston, Texas. Dr. Keeler consults on both in-patients and ambulatory patients at M.D. Anderson who have cancer and suffer from gynecologic problems. Her specialties include treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding, cervical dysplasia, menopausal symptom management and sexual dysfunction. In addition, she is a collaborator in many clinical trials for women who are at high risk for gynecologic malignancies. She has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery, particularly hysteroscopy and laparoscopy. She provides a personal and individualized approach to each patient which is the cornerstone of her practice.
Dr. Keeler is active in both the local community and at the national level. She is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is an active member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, and the Houston Obstetric and Gynecologic Society. Dr. Keeler is an invited lecturer around the nation on ovarian cancer screening, genetic risk factors for gynecologic cancers and gynecologic problems in patients with malignancies. She has authored several book chapters on ovarian cancer screening and gynecologic problems in patients with cancer.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Clinical Associate Professor, Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2001 | University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, US, MD |
| 1996 | Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, US, Nutritional Science, BS |
Postgraduate Training
| 2010-2010 | Certification, CO2 Laser Certification Training, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2001-2005 | Clinical Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Christus St. Joseph Hospital, Houston, Texas |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2007 | American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| 2003 | DEA |
| 2003 | Texas Medical Board |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2006 - 2023
Clinical Instructor, Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2005 - 2006
Chief Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Christus St. Joseph Hospital, Houston, TX, 2001 - 2005
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Fertility Preservation Algorithm Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - 2015
Gynecologic Expert, Stem Cell Transplant Survivorship Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2008 - 2012
Member, Faculty Senate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2007 - 2010
Member, Faculty Senate Ethics Sub-Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2007 - 2012
Member, Employee Opinion Survey, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2006 - 2007
Member, MDACC Charter Team: 100K Lives Saved Campaign, Preventing Surgical Site Infections, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2005 - 2010
Honors & Awards
| 2023 | National Patient Experience Recognition Award - Top 10% of Providers, Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems |
| 2018 | National Patient Experience Recognition Award for Top 1% of Providers, Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems |
| 2004 | M.D. Anderson Most Outstanding Gynecology Resident |
| 2002 - 2003 | CREOG Highest Score in Residency Class |
| 2002 | Award of Excellence in Medical Student Teaching |
| 2002 | Second Prize Manuscript in National Competition for Primary Care Update for OB/Gyns |
| 2001 | Gate Pharmaceuticals Most Outstanding Medical Student |
| 1999 | Southern Society of Pediatric Research Scholarship |
Professional Memberships
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 1978 - 2008 |
| Title: | Cancer Center Support (Core) Grant, Project 13, Gynecological/Ovarian Program |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | Co-I |
| ID: | CA0 16672 |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Nebgen DR, Lu KH, Rimes S, E K, Broaddus R, Munsell MF, Lynch PM. Combined colonoscopy and endometrial biopsy cancer screening results in women with Lynch syndrome. Gynecol Oncol 135(1):85-9, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 25149916.
- Holman L, Brandt A, Daniels M, Arun B, E K, Gershenson D, Sun C, Lu K. Risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy and prophylactic mastectomy among BRCA mutation "previvors". Gynecol Oncol 127(1 Suppl):S17, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 24989533.
- Rimes S, Brandt A, Gano J, E K, Lu K. Counseling women at high risk of ovarian or endometrial cancer. Oncology: Nurse Edition 25(10), 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Yates MS, Meyer LA, Deavers MT, Daniels MS, ER K, Mok SC, Gershenson DM, Lu KH. Microscopic and early stage ovarian cancers in BRCA 1/2 mutation carriers: building a model for early BRCA-associated tumorigenesis. Cancer Prev Res (Phila) 4(3):463-70, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21278312.
- Floyd JR, ER K, Euscher ED, McCutcheon IE. Cyclic sciatica from extrapelvic endometriosis affecting the sciatic nerve. J Neurosurg Spine 14(2):281-9, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21184633.
- Huang M, Sun C, Boyd-Rogers S, Burzawa J, Milbourne A, E K, Yzquierdo R, Lynch P, Peterson SK, Lu K. Prospective study of combined colon and endometrial cancer screening in women with lynch syndrome: a patient-centered approach. J Oncol Pract 7(1):43-7, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21532810.
- E K, Morris R, Patolia D, Toy E. Evaluation and management of palpitations. Primary Care Update for OB/Gyns 9:199-205, 2002. e-Pub 2002.
Abstracts
- Bradford A, Nebgen D, E K, Milbourne A. A comprehensive program to meet the sexual health needs of women with cancer, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Iglesias DA, Sun C, Langstraat C, Bakkum-Gamez J, El Nashar S, E K, Gershenson D, Lu KH. Management and clinical outcomes of women with BRCA 1/2 mutations found to have occult cancers at the time of risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy. Gynecologic Oncology 120(1(1)):137, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Lacour RA, Westin SN, Meyer LA, Soliman PT, ER K, Boyd-Rogers SG, Urbauer DL, Broaddus RR, Loose DS, Lu KH. Alterations in estrogen-associated proliferation markers in histologically-normal endometrium of obese women. J of Clin Oncol 26(15S):684s, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
- E K, Hollier L. The birth complications associated with infants weighing over 5000 grams at birth, 2001. e-Pub 2001.
Book Chapters
- ER K, Lu KH. Ovarian Cancer Screening. In: Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer. Elsevier, 87-108, 2010.
- E K, Ramirez PT, Freedman RS. Gynecologic Problems in Patients with Breast Cancer. In: The M.D. Anderson Cancer Care Series: Breast Cancer. 2nd. Springer, 435-460, 2008.
- Lu KH, ER K. Ovarian Cancer Screening. In: Early Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer. Elsevier, 2008.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified September 15, 2026