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Keith Brandt, MD, Preventive Medicine, Houston, TX

Keith Edward Brandt MD MPH, FAAFP, FAWM, FAsMA

Aerospace Medicine


NASA Space Medicine Operations; KBR; Assistant Professor, UTMB

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  • NASA Johnson Space Center2101 NASA ParkwayHouston, TX 77058

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Summary

  • Dr. Keith E. Brandt is an Aerospace Medicine specialist based in Houston, TX, specializing in space medicine. He completed his medical degree at Indiana University School of Medicine in 1991, and later earned a Master of Public Health from UT Health Science Center of Houston in 1998. Dr. Brandt underwent residency training in Family Medicine at Community Hospitals of Indianapolis from 1991 to 1994, and in Aerospace and Preventive Medicine at the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine from 1998 to 2000. His experience spans aerospace medicine, wilderness medicine, aviation medicine, space medicine, and hyperbaric and undersea medicine. He has supported numerous space missions of the Space Shuttle, International Space Station, Soyuz, and SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft as Crew Surgeon and spaceflight controller. He is currently supporting the development of the next US missions to the moon.

Education & Training

  • USAF School of Aerospace Medicine Aerospace Medicine
    USAF School of Aerospace Medicine Aerospace MedicineResidency, Preventive Medicine, 1998 - 1999
  • UT Health Science Center of Houston at San Antonio
    UT Health Science Center of Houston at San AntonioMPH, 1997 - 1998
  • Community Health Network
    Community Health NetworkResidency, Family Medicine, 1991 - 1994
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1992 - 2027
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2016 - 2027
  • Family Medicine
    American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • Aerospace Medicine
    American Board of Preventive Medicine Aerospace Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • NASA Exceptional Public Achievement Medal NASA, 2022
  • NASA Silver Achievement Medal NASA, 2019

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Severe Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome in an Astronaut With 2 Predisposing Factors  
    Tyson J Brunstetter 1 , Sara R Zwart 2 , Keith Brandt 2 , David M Brown 3 , Simon J Clemett 4 , Grace L Douglas 1 , C Robert Gibson 5 6 , Steven S Laurie 6 ,..., JAMA Ophthalmology, 9/1/2024
  • Immune system dysregulation preceding a case of laboratory-confirmed zoster/dermatitis onboard the International Space Station  
    S.K. Mehta, R. Suresh, K. Brandt, D. Diak, S.M. Smith, S.R. Zwart, G. Douglas, M. Nelman-Gonzalez, S. Clemett, T. Brunstetter, B. Crucian., J Allergy and Clinical Immunology: Global, 3/13/2024

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Review of Type I decompression sickness disposition policies from 18 organizations
    2. Zamarron, J., G. Harmon, J. Norcross, R. Sanders, A. Garbino, K. Brandt, A. Abercromby, 92nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Aerospace Medical Association, Reno, NV, 5/2022
  • Medical care in spaceflight: Challenging today and only getting harder
    Aunon-Chancelor, S., A. Kreykes, K. Brandt, B. Easter, 92nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Aerospace Medical Association, Reno, NV, 5/2022
  • Medical Care in Spacflight: Challenging Today and Only Getting Harder.
    Brandt, K.E., S.Aunon-Chancellor, R.Moomaw, B.E.Easter, 91st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Aerospace Medical Association, Denver, CO, 8/2021
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