Rebecca C. Keith, MD Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Rebecca C. Keith, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Keith is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Associate Professor Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Interstitial Lung Disease Program Autoimmune Lung Center 5280 Top Doctors 2022 Previously a 5280 Top Doctor America’s Top Doctors 2015 — Castle Connolly, Medical, Ltd. Recognized in America’s Top Doctors — Castle Connolly, Inc. Best Doctors in America® 2019-2020 — Best Doctors, Inc. Recognized in Best Doctors in America® — Best Doctors, Inc. America’s Top Doctors 2020 — Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. Email Profile Print Profile Patient Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars 197 Patient Ratings 50 Patient Comments Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Center for Post-COVID Care and Recovery Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (Adult) Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program Pulmonary Physiology Services Scleroderma Program Specialties & Conditions Autoimmune Lung Diseases Bronchiolitis Obliterans Dyspnea (Shortness of Breath) Eosinophilic Lung Diseases Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pulmonary Fibrosis Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Sarcoidosis Overview Unexplained Hypoxia Research Areas Autoimmune Lung Diseases Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pulmonary Fibrosis Special Interests My goal is to contribute to the understanding of the pathogenesis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and autoimmune lung disease via basic, translational, and clinical research with the ultimate aim to improve quality of life for patients with pulmonary fibrosis. I have a strong interest in autoimmune lung disease and the intersection between innate immunity and the development of fibrotic lung disease. Education Education 1999 - 2003 Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY, MD Residency 2006 - 2007 Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, Chief Resident 2003 - 2006 Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, Fellowship 2010 - 2011 University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Research Fellowship 2007 - 2010 University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Awards & Recognition 2011: American Thoracic Society Travel Award, American Thoracic Society 2006: Chief Resident, Emory School of Medicine 2006: Ambulatory Clinic Physician Award- Awarded for outstanding ambulatory clinical care, professionalism, conference attendance and participation, Emory University School of Medicine 2003: Alfred Moritz Michaelis Prize in Medicine- Awarded for "general efficiency" in Medicine, Weill Medical College of Cornell University 1998: Graduation with distinction in all subjects, Cornell University 1997: Golden Key International Honor Society, Cornell University 1994-1998: Isabel Peard Cornell Tradition Fellow, Cornell University 1994-1998: Mening Family Cornell National Scholar, Cornell University Board Certification 2010: Internal Medicine-Critical Care Medicine 2009: Internal Medicine-Pulmonary Disease 2007: Internal Medicine Professional Memberships American Thoracic Society American College of Chest Physicians Publications Redente EF, Jacobsen KM, Solomon JJ, Lara AR, Faubel S, et al. Age and sex dimorphisms contribute to the severity of bleomycin-induced lung injury and fibrosis. American journal of physiology. Lung cellular and molecular physiology. 2011; 301(4):L510-8.PMID:21743030. PMCID: PMC3191751. Keith RC, Powers JL, Redente EF, Sergew A, Martin RJ, et al.A novel model of rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease in SKG mice.Experimental lung research. 2012; 38(2):55-66.PMID:22185348. Keith RC, Sokolove J, Edelman BL, Lahey L, Redente EF, et al. Testosterone is protective in the sexually dimorphic development of arthritis and lung disease in SKG mice. Arthritis and rheumatism. 2013; 65(6):1487-93. NIHMSID: NIHMS457088. PMID:23529475. PMCID:PMC3672393. Roy MG, Livraghi-Butrico A, Fletcher AA, McElwee MM, Evans SE, et al. Muc5b is required for airway defence.Nature. 2014; 505(7483):412-6. NIHMSID: NIHMS571052. PMID:24317696. PMCID:PMC4001806. Redente EF, Keith RC, Janssen W, Henson PM, Ortiz LA, et al.Tumor necrosis factor-α accelerates the resolution of established pulmonary fibrosis in mice by targeting profibrotic lung macrophages.American journal of respiratory cell and molecular biology. 2014; 50(4):825-37. PMID:24325577. PMCID:PMC4068926. Academic Affiliations Full faculty appointment, University of Colorado Denver Teaching & Professional Positions Assistant Professor, VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System Languages English Conflicts of Interest National Jewish Health physicians and scientists may collaborate with pharmaceutical or other industries to develop medical and scientific breakthroughs or to provide education on trends in quality medical practice and outcomes to physicians and health professionals around the country. National Jewish Health maintains a strict conflict of interest policy to ensure that all potential conflicts are clearly visible and that management plans are put in place in order to further innovation and education while ensuring the protection of our patients and the integrity of our research. National Jewish Health publicly discloses any payment to our physicians or scientists. View this faculty member’s industry relationships and collaborations. Ask a Question through Patient Portal Sign in to your My National Jewish Health patient portal account to communicate with your care team, manage appointments, and more. Create an Account Contact Information Office: 877.225.5654 Patient Ratings The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. This survey is about the patient care experience and does not address crucial characteristics like medical decision-making, prescribing the best therapy, and patient outcomes. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey. Provider showed concern 4.5 Friendliness 4.6 Spoke using clear language 4.7 Provider explained things clearly 4.5 Amount of time spent with you 4.4 Provider included you in decisions 4.5 Confidence in your doctor 4.6 Likelihood of recommending this provider 4.5 Comments Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 Provider made me feel comfortable, and restored my sense of trust that I have/had lost in medicine. She pain attention to all of my symptoms and as a result I have been able to receive referrals to other needed specialties. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 Dr. Keith is outstanding! Her staff is excellent as well! National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 Excellent, thorough assessment of issues discovered National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2023 Dr Keith is amazing. She is very busy and still took the time to listen. She considered my situation and gave an honest answer. She reassured me that they would do their very best to evaluate my pulmonary health and then give me guidance on the best course of action to remedy my health situation. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2022 I received a final telemed but I never received a final clinical note. It has been 8 weeks since the Nov 7 telemed. Calls and portal messages have not been answered. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2022 Wished I would have come earlier to have been given this great care and diagnosed.The brilliance of Dr. Keith is unbelievably. Thank you for hiring a bright doctor who not only cares for her patients but but is very professional. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2022 Overall good experience National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 I wish all of my doctors/providers were as skilled technically and on a personal level as *Dr. Keith. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 I was very sick and was very grateful *Dr. Keith was able to see me. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2022 Wish I would have started here when I eas 1st diagnosed. Dr. Keith had a plan, was positive gave me hope of finding out what is going on with my lungs. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2022 I feel very confident in Dr Keith's care. Great combination of skill and empathy. show more National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 Dr Keith seem to be in a rush wirh me, she only spent about 10min out of a 30 min visit. She more worried about my RA and my swollen wrist, then the test results from a swallowing test that showed a lump in my throat, I was hoping the could show me where this lump was and I could let my Ear, nose& throat Dr know. Before seen him. Again I was rushed through the appointment. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 *Dr. Keith always answers questions, inquires on personal & medical situations. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 *Dr. Keith was excellent she listened to my problems & answer my questions. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Dr. Keith is one of the best doctors I've ever had. I'm so thankful for her. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Pleasant experience National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 She answered my questions questions? National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 She was excellent in every way. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 Excellent doctor- very impressed with her. She listened carefully and explained next ateps thoroughly. Highly recommend her. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 Pleased with the doctor and look forward to working with her National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 I felt like a burden and I was wasting her time National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 New provider for me so 25 minutes didn't get all questions answered National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 Dr Keith explains things in an easily understood manner National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 Dr. Keith is MAGNIFICENT! First dr. To talk to me about risks of a surgery I was contemplating. She has a fantastic personality and I am trusting her with my life! Best doctor I have had and that says a lot because I have great doctors. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 My experience with Dr Keith is the best! She always shows concern, listens, and Is very knowledgeable. I can't imagine having anyone else! National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 Dr.Keith seemed irritated that I had the appointment with her and wondered why I was there. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 IVE BEEN SEEING DR KEITH SINCE 2016, I'VE ALWAYS FELT HER TREATMENT OF MY ILD WAS VERY DETAILED.HER KNOWLEDGE (AND OTHER DR AT JEWISH HEALTH)AND EXPERIENCE HAS LED ME TO BETTER HEALTH AND SUCCESS IN OVERCOMING MY DISEASE National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Dr Rebecca was awesome. She has a 10 out of 10 from me National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 We discussed prognosis, potential drugs, expense, etc., Dr Keith always shares the xray views, test results current and past comparisons, etc., which Is Important to me. I never feel rushed, although I know that she Is very busy. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 She is working at being more personable. I thank, & encourage, her for her efforts. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Dr. Keith is awesome!! I always feel at ease when I see her. She is friendly, knowledgeable, does not rush, answers questions, and is overall a great doctor! I have great confidence in her abilities. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2021 *Dr. Keith was great. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Very good. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 I felt like Dr. Keith went above and beyond in taking the time to go over X-rays, lab results, etc. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Dr. Keith is the best! National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 Dr seemed to be rushed that day. First time that has happened. I did bad on my tests and wish we could have talked more. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Dr Keith was and has always been responsive to my questions/concerns. Makes the process very understandable. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Again, I would describe my treatment with Dr. Keith as very good by taking care of each problem by treating them one at a time according to severity. [Protected health information] National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 After 15 years trying to find a place and doctor who would care and treat me we finally found a place that not only has treated me with respect and professionalism, Dr. Keith has shown to be key in managing my care with all the different doctors and specialties involved in my care seamlessly and swiftly. I'm very thankful to NJH for giving me this kind of care and support. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 My Mom had several tests done in May and she was not able to get a follow up Telehealth appt until June 22nd. She was very upset about the length of time between her tests and speaking with Dr. Keith. I called and talked to the nurse and she said everything was fine with my Mom's test so nothing was urgent. We just had to wait a long time for our doctor call. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Again, Dr Keith is one of the major reasons I return to National Jewish Health. Her attention and time spent with me and her taking me through all the results of the procedures in a way that is clear and understandable, as well as her "great bedside manner", even tho' it is not bedside! I really appreciate the way she approaches my care and her explanations of it. (and she has a lovely sense of humor, which in the circumstances I really appreciate.) National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Dr. Keith is very personable and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend her. She takes the time to listen and explain complex medical situations. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 Working with Dr Keith is always a good experience, helping me to understand what decisions she has made for my health care. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 Absolute excellent experience! National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 great provider! really happy with her National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 cannot say enough about the good manner in which I was treated National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 Dr. Keith I had the chance to meet her last year when I [was acutely ill] she is one the best at what she does one of the most caring providers I ever met National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 Dr Keith has been in our lives for almost 8 to 10 years. She has been working with my husband for many years and was able to help me with my issues. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 *Dr. Keith was excellent. Thorough in answers. I had a good experience with her and NJH overall and will recommend without hesitation. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 All the physicians were fantastic.