
Overview
Dr. Keefer works on the Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatric Palliative Care, and Adult Palliative Care services and has a special interest in improving quality of life for chronically ill children and treating pain in terminal illness.
Dr. Keefer is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Trisomy 13, CHARGE Syndrome, Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, and Wildervanck Syndrome.
Dr. Keefer is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Hospice & Palliative Med. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1540 E Hospital Dr., Floor 6 Reception C, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
Dr. Steven Pipe is a Professor and the Laurence A. Boxer Research Professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Pathology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. He is the medical director of the Pediatric Hemophilia and Coagulation Disorders Program and medical director of the Special Coagulation Laboratory. His clinical interests include bleeding and thrombotic disorders and congenital vascular anomalies. Dr Pipe also directs a basic research lab investigating coagulation factor VIII and the molecular mechanisms of hemophilia A. He has been actively involved in clinical trials with novel therapeutics for hemophilia including gene therapy. He was the 2015 recipient of the Leadership in Research Award from the National Hemophilia Foundation. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society, as Chair of the Board of Directors for the American Thrombosis and Hemostasis Network and currently as Chair of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee to the National Hemophilia Foundation. Dr. Pipe is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemophilia A, Hemophilia B, Blood Clots, and Von Willebrand Disease (VWD).
Rogel Cancer Center
Dr. Francis Worden received his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1993. Prior to attending medical school, he worked as a registered pharmacist at a large community hospital in Indianapolis. In 1997, Dr. Worden completed a combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at the Detroit Medical Center and finished a medical oncology/hematology fellowship at the University of Michigan. In July 2000, Dr. Worden joined the faculty at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, where he is currently working as a clinical investigator with both the multidisciplinary head and neck oncology team and the multidisciplinary lung cancer team. Dr. Worden's research interests include organ preservation in head and neck cancer and endocrine oncology. He is the Nancy Wigginton Oncology Research Professor of Thyroid Cancer. Avid competitive swimmer ; cyclist and runner. Dr. Worden is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). Dr. Worden is board certified in Medical Oncology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Patricia M. Keefer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Patricia M. Keefer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Patricia M. Keefer by calling their office at 734-936-4781. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Patricia M. Keefer a top-rated expert for Trisomy 13?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Patricia M. Keefer is classified as an Advanced expert for Trisomy 13, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Patricia M. Keefer specialize in?
While Dr. Patricia M. Keefer is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Trisomy 13, CHARGE Syndrome, and Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Patricia M. Keefer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Patricia M. Keefer has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Trisomy 13. You can view a list of Dr. Patricia M. Keefer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Patricia M. Keefer accept my insurance?
Dr. Patricia M. Keefer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-936-4781 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Keefer isAdvanced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.
- Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy
- Koolen De Vries SyndromeDr. Keefer isAdvanced. Learn about Koolen De Vries Syndrome.
- Microcephaly Deafness SyndromeDr. Keefer isAdvanced. Learn about Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome.
- Trisomy 13Dr. Keefer isAdvanced. Learn about Trisomy 13.
- Wildervanck SyndromeDr. Keefer isAdvanced. Learn about Wildervanck Syndrome.
- Experienced
- 15q11.2 MicrodeletionDr. Keefer isExperienced. Learn about 15q11.2 Microdeletion.
- Agyria Pachygyria PolymicrogyriaDr. Keefer isExperienced. Learn about Agyria Pachygyria Polymicrogyria.
- Arthrogryposis Multiplex CongenitaDr. Keefer isExperienced. Learn about Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.
- Bilateral Perisylvian PolymicrogyriaDr. Keefer isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Perisylvian Polymicrogyria.
- Cardiofaciocutaneous SyndromeDr. Keefer isExperienced. Learn about Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.
- ChondrodystrophyDr. Keefer isExperienced. Learn about Chondrodystrophy.

