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Keith Swetz, MD, Internal Medicine, Birmingham, AL, University of Alabama Hospital

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Internal Medicine Birmingham, AL

Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Professor of Medicine, UAB Heersink School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translation Science
    Mayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translation ScienceCertificate, Clinical and Translational Science, 2013 - 2016
  • Loyola University Medical Center
    Loyola University Medical CenterFellowship, MA, Bioethics and Health Policy, 2010 - 2012
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemFellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2007 - 2008
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2006
  • Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
    Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 2003
  • Albright College
    Albright CollegeBS, Biochemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 1995 - 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2015 - 2024
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2004 - 2015
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2007 - 2008
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • Hospice Medical Director BoardCertified Hospice Medical Director

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Hastings Center Cunniff-Dixon Physician Awards The Hastings Center, 2016
  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine Inspirational Leaders Under 40 AAHPM, 2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Effect of an Early Palliative Care Telehealth Intervention vs Usual Care on Patients with Heart Failure  
    Andres Azuero, Elizabeth Kvale, Raegan W Durant, Rodney O Tucker, Jose Tallaj, Keith M Swetz, Salpy V Pamboukian, JAMA Internal Medicine
  • Clinical Research Caregivers of Patients Considering a Destination Therapy Left Ventricular Assist Device and a Shared Decision-Making Intervention: The DECIDE-LVAD Trial  
    Shannon M Dunlay, Larry A Allen, Colleen K McIlvennan, Chetan B Patel, Shane J LaRue, Keith M Swetz, ScienceDirect
  • Educate, Nurture, Advise, Before Life Ends Comprehensive Heartcare for Patients and Caregivers (ENABLE CHF-PC): Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial  
    Jose Tallaj, Rodney O Tucker, Marie Bakitas, Keith M Swetz, Salpy V Pamboukian, Kathryn L Burgio, Elizabeth Kvale, Raegan W Durant, BioMed Central
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Authored Content

  • Effect of an Early Palliative Care Telehealth Intervention vs Usual Care on Patients with Heart FailureJuly 2020
  • Effect of an Early Palliative Care Telehealth Intervention vs Usual Care on Patients with Heart FailureJuly 2020

Press Mentions

  • Palliative Care Specialists Seek Greater Role in Lung Disease
    Palliative Care Specialists Seek Greater Role in Lung DiseaseJanuary 10th, 2022
  • UAB’s Supportive Care Clinic Showcases New Clinic Space in Virtual Tour
    UAB’s Supportive Care Clinic Showcases New Clinic Space in Virtual TourJuly 21st, 2021
  • PRESS RELEASE 3-11-16: Five Physicians Honored for Outstanding Care of Patients near the End of Life
    PRESS RELEASE 3-11-16: Five Physicians Honored for Outstanding Care of Patients near the End of LifeMarch 11th, 2016
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