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A. Scott Keller, M.D., M.S.

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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

A. Scott Keller, M.D., is an internal medicine physician with specialty interest in hospitalized patients and patients with overweight or obesity. His clinical focus includes:

  • Care of patients who require hospitalization for treatment of medical conditions such as pneumonia, dehydration, blood clots, diabetes, and electrolyte abnormalities.
  • Expertise in medical co-management of orthopedic surgical patients to evaluate and treat unexpected complications such as high blood pressure, delirium, kidney failure, and volume overload.
  • Complex coordination of care and treatment of previously undiagnosed illness in hospitalized patients.
  • Treatment and coordination of care for patients with overweight or obesity.

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Keller has active research projects and he helps teach doctors-in-training. He has served as the Physician Editor for the American College of Physicians Hospitalist Weekly online newsletter since 2009.

  1. Cellulitis
  2. COPD
  3. Heart failure
  4. Pneumonia
  5. Sepsis
  1. Hospitalization
  • Hospital inpatient medicine
  • Perioperative medical care
  • Hospital systems and quality improvement
  • Obesity medicine
  1. 2007
    Certificate - Clinical and Translation ResearchMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  2. 2003
    ResidentAlumni Board Association, Olin School of Business
  3. 2003
    Fellow - Inpatient Internal MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2002
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2002
    Resident - Internal MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 2000
    Internship - Internal MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  7. 1999
    MDCollege of Medicine, University of Tennessee, Memphis
  8. 1992
    MS - Electrical EngineeringUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville
  9. 1980
    BEEGeorgia Institute of Technology

Certifications

  1. 2019
    Obesity MedicineAmerican Board of Obesity Medicine
  2. 2002
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2016
    Department of Medicine Laureate Award for Hospital Internal MedicineDepartment of Internal Medicine
  2. 2010
    Outstanding EducatorInternal Medicine Residency Program
  3. 2002
    Excellence in Teaching, as selected by the Mayo Medical StudentsMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  4. 2002
    ACE (Attitude, Commitment, Excellence) Award as selected by PGY-3 ClassmatesDepartment of Internal Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  5. 2000
    Outstanding Categorical Intern as selected by the senior medicine residentsDepartment of Internal Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  6. 1999
    Anthony S. Ficalora Award for Outstanding Patient CareCollege of Medicine, University of Tennessee, Memphis
  7. 1998
    IMHOTEP Leadership SocietyCollege of Medicine, University of Tennessee, Memphis
  8. 1991
    United States Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious serviceTennessee Air National Guard
  9. 1989
    Eta Kappa Nu, Electrical Engineering Honor SocietyUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville
  10. 1985
    Honor Graduate from Basic Military Training School (Top 10% of class)United States Air Force

Professional memberships

  1. 2018 - present
    MemberObesity Medicine Association
  2. 2011 - 2013
    ReviewerMortality Review Committee
  3. 2009 - present
    Elected FellowAmerican College of Physicians
  4. 2009 - present
    Elected Fellow in Hospital MedicineSociety of Hospital Medicine
  5. 2008 - 2009
    MemberInterdisciplinary Spinal Cord Injury Committee, Department of Neurology
  6. 2008 - 2018
    MemberResearch Committee, Division of Hospital Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  7. 2008 - 2010
    MemberQuality Committee, Division of Hospital Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  8. 2007 - 2009
    Liaison PhysicianDivision of Hospital Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  9. 2007 - 2008
    Physician LiaisonJoseph 3BG Physician Liaison Meeting, Unit Committees, Department of Nursing
  10. 2006 - 2007
    MemberCommunications Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  11. 2006 - 2007
    ChairmanPneumonia Work Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  12. 2005 - 2007
    MemberPatient Education Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  13. 2004 - 2006
    MemberPneumonia Work Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  14. 2004 - 2005
    MemberOperations Subcommittee, Coordinating Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  15. 2003 - 2009
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  16. 2002 - 2009
    MemberSociety of Hospital Medicine
  17. 2000 - 2003
    Associate MemberAmerican College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  18. 1996 - 1999
    MemberMedical Student Executive Council, College of Medicine, University of Tennessee, Memphis
  19. 1995 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  20. 1989 - present
    MemberSociety of Automotive Engineers
  21. 1985 - present
    MemberRegistered Professional Engineer in the State of Tennessee
  22. 1980 - present
    Life MemberInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
  23.  
    Organizer/ChairElectric Vehicle (EV) Session of 1991 Passenger Car Meeting, Society of Automotive Engineers
  24.  
    SecretaryEV Standards Committee, Society of Automotive Engineers
  25.  
    Organizer/Co-ChairInaugural 1992 Topical Technical Symposium on Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technology, Society of Automotive Engineers

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