3001043
John
Francis
Keaney
John Francis Keaney
John Francis
Mass General Brigham
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<p>Dr. Keaney is Chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Executive Director of the Brigham Health Heart and Vascular Center.</p><p>Dr. Keaney received his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and trained in both Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Keaney is board certified in both internal medicine and cardiovascular medicine. Before returning to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dr. Keaney was Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Keaney’s clinical interests are in the treatment of acute coronary syndromes and valvular heart disease.</p><p>Dr. Keaney has authored over 230 publications is a recognized expert in the biology of blood vessels and is currently Associate Editor for the <em>New England Journal of Medicine</em>. Dr. Keaney is a frequent consultant to the <em>National Institutes of Health</em> in matters related to vascular health.</p>

Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Cardiovascular Medicine, 1992

Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1989

Internship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1988

Medical Education: Yale School of Medicine, Medicine, 1987

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