John Charles Keech MD
Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology
Associate Professor
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200 Hawkins DriveSE500 GHIowa City, IA 52242
Phone+1 319-356-1133
Fax+1 319-356-3891
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Summary
- John Keech, MD, is a thoracic surgeon based in Iowa City, IA. He is versed in a variety of subspecialties including cardiopulmonary transplantation, adult general thoracic surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, and thoracic surgical oncology. After obtaining his degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 2004, he completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Washington. Currently, Dr. Keech serves as an Clinical Professor at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Director of the Division of General Thoracic Surgery and Director of the Center for Procedural Skills and Simulation. His research has been published in several peer-reviewed journals and he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Education & Training
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2011 - 2013
University of WashingtonResidency, Surgery, 2004 - 2011- University of Washington School of MedicinePost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2007 - 2009
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 2004
Certifications & Licensure
IA State Medical License 2013 - 2026
MO State Medical License Active through 2013
WA State Medical License 2007 - 2012
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Cardiac hammock technique to improve exposure of a difficult left hilum during lung transplantation.Evgeny V Arshava, Mohammad A Bashir, Julia Klesney-Tait, Thuan Nguyen, Kent R Becker
JTCVS Techniques. 2025-04-01 - EWSR1::BEND2 Adenocarcinoma with Hyaline Pseudorosettes of the Trachea.Juan J Sanchez-Ramirez, Matthew R Hoffman, John C Keech, Anthony N Snow, Andrew M Bellizzi
Head and Neck Pathology. 2025-01-07 - 1 citationsApplied physiological principles in the management of a lung allograft to thoracic cavity size mismatch in severe emphysema.Michael Eberlein, John C Keech, Robert M Reed
JHLT Open. 2024-11-01
Professional Memberships
- Member
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- International Society for Heart and Lung TransplantationMember
- General Thoracic Surgery ClubMember
External Links
- John Keech UIHChttps://www.uihealthcare.org/physicians/keech--john/
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