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2000 6th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233Phone+1 205-801-8624Fax+1 205-801-8284- Is this information wrong?
Education & Training
- Mayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translation ScienceCertificate, Clinical and Translational Science, 2013 - 2016
- Loyola University Medical CenterFellowship, MA, Bioethics and Health Policy, 2010 - 2012
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemFellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2007 - 2008
- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2006
- Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 2003
- Albright CollegeBS, Biochemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 1995 - 1999
Certifications & Licensure
- AL State Medical License 2015 - 2024
- MN State Medical License 2004 - 2015
- 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
- 10 citationsISHLT consensus statement: Perioperative management of patients with pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure undergoing surgery.Dana P McGlothlin, John Granton, Walter Klepetko, Maurice Beghetti, Erika B Rosenzweig, Paul A Corris, Evelyn Horn, Manreet K Kanwar, Karen McRae, Antonio Roman, Ryan ...> ;The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2022 Sep 1
- 3 citationsAn expert panel Delphi consensus statement on the use of palliative care in the management of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.Melisa Wilson, Rebekah H Anguiano, Rana L A Awdish, James C Coons, Amy Kimber, Melissa Morrison, Sara Paulus, Ann Schmit, Frank Spexarth, Keith M Swetz, Nathan J Verli...> ;Pulmonary Circulation. 2022 Jan 1
- 1 citationsTop Ten Tips Palliative Care Clinicians Should Know About Prognostication in Critical Illness and Heart, Kidney, and Liver Diseases.Mathias Schlögl, Esther S. Pak, Amar D. Bansal, Jane O. Schell, Sabha Ganai, Arif H. Kamal, Keith M. Swetz, Jennifer M. Maguire, Aristotelis Perrakis, Haider J. Warrai...> ;Journal of Palliative Medicine. 2021 Jul 20
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Journal Articles
- Effect of an Early Palliative Care Telehealth Intervention vs Usual Care on Patients with Heart FailureAndres 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 TrialShannon 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 TrialJose 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 DiseaseJanuary 10th, 2022
- 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 LifeMarch 11th, 2016
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
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Hospital Affiliations
- University of Alabama HospitalBirmingham, Alabama
- Iowa City VA Health SystemIowa City, Iowa
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