Exceptional training to offer patients safety, comfort.

A native of the Seattle area, Mr. Keene graduated with a BS degree in chemistry from Pacific Lutheran University where he earned the NAIA District One Scholar-Athlete Award and was nominated for Academic All-America in soccer. He completed a Master of Health Science at the Duke Physician Assistant Program, graduating with honors and receiving several academic scholarships.

Mr. Keene began practicing in family medicine where he remained for seven years, concentrating in dermatology in 1998. This same year he completed a PA Teaching Fellowship at Duke, serving on faculty within the Department of Community and Family Medicine. He continues to enjoy academia, having served as a clinical instructor to medical and PA students from all four North Carolina schools of medicine, published academic research and continued responsibilities lecturing at Duke. Clinical interests include fungal disorders, viral skin infections, dermatologic surgery, pediatric dermatology and medical education.

Mr. Keene maintains an adjunct faculty appointment at Duke and is currently serving as Chairman of the Duke PA Program Alumni Steering Committee. He is a member of the North Carolina Dermatology Association, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

His wife, Georgina F. Keene, PA-C, works in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Durham. They have one daughter and enjoy traveling, reading and time with friends.