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Dr. Kathryn Lynne O'keefe, MD

Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
TriHealth Heart & Vascular Institute - CT Surgery - Thomas Comprehensive Care Center 10506A Montgomery Road Suite 300, Montgomery, OH 45242
(513) 865-5120

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Brief Intro

Kathryn O'Keefe, MD, surgical director of the Mechanical Circulatory Support and LVAD Program, has advanced the Heart Failure program at TriHealth, most significantly with the addition of the left-ventricular assist device (LVAD) surgical procedure to treat patients with advanced heart failure. This procedure implants a device in the left ventricle to assist with weakened heart pumps. Dr. O'Keefe recently completed training at the Cleveland Clinic to obtain additional experience in this important advancement to ensure that TriHealth is at the forefront of heart care in offering patients a comprehensive, high-quality program. The collaborative effort necessary for successful advanced heart procedures is exactly what inspired Dr. O'Keefe to pursue the medical profession, namely surgery, during her medical school training. She enjoys partnering with other providers to work toward a common focus - the patient's health. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. O'Keefe specializes in: Cardiac surgeryCoronary bypass surgeryValve replacement surgeryAtrial fibrillation surgery including hybrid minimally invasive proceduresMechanical support including ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation), surgical Impella placement LVADAortic aneurysm surgeryLung surgery As the director of the ECMO program, Dr. O'Keefe leads others at TriHealth in the treatment of patients with cardiac shock and lung failure. She utilizes minimally invasive surgical procedures when appropriate, using small incisions to allow patients a quicker, easier recovery. She is advancing the entire profession by teaching and training other surgeons across the country in atrial fibrillation surgery. Awarded during her residency for excellence in practice, ethics and integrity, Dr. O'Keefe understands the great responsibility patients and their families place in her hands. She wants to build an environment of trust and open communication with her patients and enjoys seeing them progress toward better health. Dr. O'Keefe promotes regular exercise, a healthy diet and a moderate lifestyle to her patients as keys for a healthier life. In her free time, she enjoys needlepoint, quilting, gardening and rooting on the Cincinnati Reds.

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Cleveland Clinic - 2022

The Ohio State University College of Medicine - 2014

RESIDENCY

Grand Rapids Medical Education - 2012

MEDICAL SCHOOL

The University of Toledo College of Medicine - 2007

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

10506A Montgomery Road Suite 300, Montgomery, OH 45242

Specialties Treated

Cardiovascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Golden Rule
AmeriGroup
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CHAMPVA
AARP
Humana
Molina Healthcare
Cigna
Buckeye Health Plan
Priority Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Medicaid
Aetna Better Health
Anthem Blue Cross
Meritain Health
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
Medicare
CareSource

Cancer 32
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 41
Orthopedics 69
Neurology & Neurosurgery 47
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 66
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 71
Diabetes & Endocrinology 23
Children's Hospital 12
Urology 62
Psychiatry 59
Geriatrics 56
Rehabilitation 45
Obsterics & Gynecology 9
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 5
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 19
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 29