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, Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2001 | University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, USA, MD, Medicine |
| 1996 | Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA, BS, Nutritional Science |
Postgraduate Training
| 2010-2010 | Certification, CO2 Laser Certification Training, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX |
| 2001-2005 | Clinical Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Christus St. Joseph Hospital, Houston, TX |
Board Certifications
| 2007 | American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2006 - 2023
Institutional Committee Activities
Gynecologic Expert, Stem Cell Transplant Survivorship Program, 2008 - 2012
Member, Faculty Senate, 2007 - 2010
Member, Faculty Senate Ethics Sub-Committee, 2007 - 2012
Honors & Awards
| 2023 | National Patient Experience Recognition Award - Top 10% of Providers, Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems |
| 2021 | National Patient Experience Recognition Award for Top 1% 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 |
| 2005 | CREOG Highest Score in Residency Class |
| 2004 | M.D. Anderson Most Outstanding Gynecology Resident |
| 2003 | CREOG Highest Score in Residency Class |
| 2002 | Award of Excellence in Medical Student Teaching |
| 2002 | CREOG Highest Score in Residency Class |
| 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
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Abstract Reviewer for Annual Clinical Meeting, 2008 - Present
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellow, 2007 - Present
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
ACOG District Sponsored Participant, 2006 Congressional Leadership Conference, 2006 - Present
Houston Gynecological & Obstetrical Society
Member, 2006 - Present
American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
Member, 2006 - Present
American Medical Association
Member, 2005 - Present
Harris County Medical Society
Member, 2001 - Present
Texas Medical Association
Member, 2001 - Present
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Nebgen DR, Lu KH, Rimes S, Keeler E ,, 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, Keeler E , Gershenson D, Sun C, Lu K. Risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy and prophylactic mastectomy among BRCA mutation "previvors". Gynecol Oncol 127(1 Suppl):S17, 2012. PMID: 24989533.
- Rimes S, Brandt A, Gano J, Keeler E , Lu K. Counseling women at high risk of ovarian or endometrial cancer. Oncology: Nurse Edition 25(10), 2011.
- Yates MS, Meyer LA, Deavers MT, Daniels MS, Keeler ER , 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, Keeler ER , Euscher ED, McCutcheon IE. Cyclic sciatica from extrapelvic endometriosis affecting the sciatic nerve. J Neurosurg Spine 14(2):281-9, 2011. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 21184633.
- Huang M, Sun C, Boyd-Rogers S, Burzawa J, Milbourne A, Keeler E , 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. PMID: 21532810.
- Keeler E , Morris R, Patolia D, Toy E. Evaluation and management of palpitations. Primary Care Update for OB/Gyns 9:199-205, 2002.
Abstracts
- Bradford A, Nebgen D, Keeler E , Milbourne A. A comprehensive program to meet the sexual health needs of women with cancer, 2014.
- Iglesias DA, Sun C, Langstraat C, Bakkum-Gamez J, El Nashar S, Keeler E , 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.
- Lacour RA, Westin SN, Meyer LA, Soliman PT, Keeler ER , 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.
- Keeler E , Hollier L. The birth complications associated with infants weighing over 5000 grams at birth, 2001.
Book Chapters
- Keeler ER , Lu KH. Ovarian Cancer Screening. In: Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer. Elsevier: Philadelphia, PA, 87-108, 2010.
- Keeler E , Ramirez PT and Freedman RS. Gynecologic Problems in Patients with Breast Cancer. In: The M.D. Anderson Cancer Care Series: Breast Cancer. 2nd. Springer: New York, Berlin, Heidelberg, 435-460, 2008.
- Lu KH, Keeler ER . Ovarian Cancer Screening. In: Early Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer. Elsevier: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2008.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 1978 - 2008 |
| Title: | Cancer Center Support (Core) Grant, Project 13, Gynecological/Ovarian Program |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | Co-Investigator |
| ID: | CA0 16672 |
Patient Reviews
Comments (67)
The team is fast and efficient and the dr always takes the time to listen to my concerns
Dr. Keeler is a great doctor with a wonderful understanding and personality. Very nice doctor would not trade her for no one else.Her team was amazing!
Dr. Keeler is always so kind and caring. She is a fantastic doctor and treats you like a friend!!
I've always appreciated the care I've received from my gynecologist, and I value her expertise, she's an amazing doctor. However, during my last appointment, I encountered a few situations that made me feel uncomfortable. Firstly, the presence of four individuals during my...
Dr. Keeler knows your case. Dr. Keeler is very personable and does a nice exam. Very, very nice doctor and very knowledgeable in her field. Thanks very much for letting me be a patient.
For the most part, I was satisfied with what I went there for. I do feel like she was kind of in a hurry, but again, I wasn't going with a life-threatening issue, so I understand what you guys have to deal with on a daily basis. So, you know, I really kind of overlooked it....
I am very grateful to have a talent knowledgeable phyisian and team navigate and support me through this medical journey. I was very pleased that my Dr. Is someone I felt comfortable with and who could empathize with recent traumatic medical events I experianced and provide...
The doctor was on time. Her nursing team were all polite and caring and kind, also on time and made the process super quick. Everyone was very informative. The doctor was proactive. Happy to answer questions. Happy to help steer me in a direction or give me recommendations...
My care provider, made me feel quite comfortable and welcomed. She was very nice, polite and concerned about my situation. As you know gynecologists visits are very private and sensitive, but I felt very at ease and comfortable talking with Dr. Keeler.
Dr Keeler and her PA are excellent.
I was very pleased with my provider. She was very comfortable to talk to, made me feel comfortable, and I really think she valued our conversation together and my concerns, and she was very easy to talk to. Thank you.
Dr Keeler lives up to her reviews. She put my mind at ease after another doctor at another location didn't give me any comfort
I think all radiation patients for rectal cancer, at least those that are female should see this doctor. I would have loved to have met her sooner.
Excellent and personable.
Everyone I encounted on my vidit were kind and caring.
Excellent physician (Elizabeth Keeler, MD) and nurse practioner (Mona). Both very caring and accomodating.
I love Dr. Keeler. She listens, and understands. She was very helpful.
Love Dr Keeler and the team members are wonderful.
Taking the shuttle to Fondren tower from Mays clinic was difficult with a wheelchair and no ramp.
She is a wonderful doctor and she provides you with all the information. Thank you.
Dr. Keeler and her staff are wonderful. They make you feel at home. They make you feel at ease. They make you feel like you can discuss anything with them and they will help you to solve any problem that you have. I have been going to Dr. Keeler for 20 years and I hope I...
Dr. Keeler addressed all my concerns. We have a path going forward for my care. She seemed honestly interested in my issues and very kind. Also she is very gentle. I look forward to continuing my care with her and her team.
I am "wasting her time," at first. Knew nothing about the fact that I have been an MPN patient for 6 yrs. Did not know what it was. Then, when the real exam started, a change happened with a thorough exam & evaluation. I have not been in the Gyn dept for 5 yrs. I had...
We need more physicians like her. She's outstanding and treats you like a person and she's outstanding. I recommend her to anyone.
Dr. Keeler had great communication, made me feel at ease, totally, and I couldn't have been happier. Excellent provider.
She is amazing. She listens very well, makes you feel heard and seen, and takes her time with you. You do not feel rushed, and you feel as though she cares and is truly trying to solve all of your issues. Love coming here to see her.
I had a great experience. They were very professional, very friendly, made me feel very comfortable coming. I had been to another appointment with a gynecologist and because I wasn't having female cancer, I felt like I was at the wrong place, that I should be at a regular,...
Appreciated her thoroughness and sensitivity and acknowledgment of my concerns and taking care of me so swiftly.
I saw the doctor for a consultation.
Very kind and take time to answer questions. Very good beside manners.
Dr. Keeler is very easy to talk with and shows a caring attitude about me and my family.
Wonderful doctor! So helpful!
I thought The doctor was exceptional, both in her treatment and communication
She and her team are great. Very efficient and always make me feel comfortable.
Dr. Keeler was very empathetic, very thorough, very kind and professional, and explored all areas of any concern that I had and did a very thorough workup for me. And I just felt very safe and well cared for and listened to. I felt the nurse provider that was there was also...
Very personal and caring about me in general
Dr. Keeler is an excellent physician. She took her time. She explained everything to me in detail. I would highly recommend her. She is incredible. And I will come back to her. Thank you.
I like the way she got all the tests run in one day when I was there. That was really appreciated.
Dr. Elizabeth Keeler and her nurses, her staff, even her student PA that was there was very professional, very courteous, and very knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable. Everything went smoothly and very, very engaging with my treatment plan and future treatment plan.
I'm satisfied with everything what they did with me and my daughter. So it's 100% positive everything.
Yes, my experience with Dr. Keeler was very professional and very helpful. She explained everything that I needed to know about my, about my, the outcome of my visit with her. And she listened very carefully to anything that I needed to say and she addressed everything very...
Dr Keeler was nothing short of amazing. Very friendly, and knowledgeable. She was very easy to discuss my health issues and she included my husband as well.
Always great and a good listner
I would like to say that Dr. Elizabeth Keeler has been a patient since 2014, and she is the best doctor that I can have in MD Anderson and GIA. So I'm very happy. I'm very satisfied. I recommend her to even my mother if she's still alive. I recommend to my daughter and any...
Dr Keeler is one of my favorites at MD Anderson. She knows her stuff. She is always clear with questions and information. We talk professionally and socially!!!
Elizabeth Keeler is an excellent doctor who listens really well and takes into consideration any concerns that I may be having, period. I would recommend her to anyone, exclamation point.
Dr. Keeler is absolutely amazing. We love her to death and we're so thankful for her taking my case and taking care of me.
I think Dr. Elizabeth Keller was great. She was very, she's very human. She's very compassionate. She's very understanding. I would recommend her to anybody, anytime at the MD Anderson. Thank you.
Dr.Keeler does a wonderful job I highly recommend her she is to the point. I love having her as my doctor.
Dr. Keeler is a caring and compassionate caregiver. I would highly recommend her.
CV information above last modified January 31, 2024