Contact & Appointment Information
- National Jewish Health – Main Campus
1400 Jackson St.
Denver, CO 80206 - Phone: 877-225-5654
Email: lungline@njhealth.org
Department: Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
About Rebecca C. Keith, MD
Medicine calls Dr. Rebecca Keith. It brings duty to patients, science, and lung care. Her path shows a steady drive to learn why lung disease starts. She tracks how it grows. She seeks ways to step in sooner and stronger.
Her main career goal sums up her efforts:
“To help grasp how Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and autoimmune lung disease start. Use basic, translational, and clinical research. The end goal: raise the quality of life for pulmonary fibrosis patients.”
This drive shapes her patient work, studies, and leadership over the years.
National Jewish Health: A Global Leader in Respiratory Care
Dr. Rebecca Keith works at National Jewish Health. This center stands out worldwide for lung care, critical care, allergies, and immune issues. She joins the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. Teams there tackle the hardest lung cases.
Patients come from all over the U.S. and beyond. They seek help for rare, bad, or hard-to-treat lung diseases. Dr. Keith’s skills in fibrotic and autoimmune lung issues make her key to this top place.
Academic Excellence from the Beginning
Dr. Rebecca Keith shone in academics early, well before med school. At Cornell University as an undergrad, she stood out. She graduated with honors in every subject. She won several big awards and scholarships.
Her undergrad awards cover:
- Graduation with distinction in all subjects – Cornell University
- Alfred Moritz Michaelis Prize in Medicine – for top work in medicine
- Golden Key International Honor Society
- Isabel Peard Cornell Tradition Fellow
- Mening Family Cornell National Scholar
These wins showed her brains, drive, focus, and leadership skills.
Medical Education at Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Dr. Rebecca Keith got her MD from Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York City. She studied from 1999 to 2003. In med school, she excelled in classes and hands-on work. She won the Alfred Moritz Michaelis Prize in Medicine. This award is rare and holds high honor.
Her training built a firm base in internal medicine. It sparked her interest in lung disease, immune problems, and research-based care.
Residency Training and Chief Residency at Emory University
After med school, Dr. Rebecca Keithdid her Internal Medicine Residency at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. It ran from 2003 to 2006. Emory’s tough setup helped her build strong skills in many health issues.
Leaders picked her as Chief Resident from 2006 to 2007. They saw her skills, top care, and strong character. As Chief Resident, she helped with:
- Teaching and guiding residents
- Running clinical services
- Building professionalism and patient-first care
Dr. Rebecca Keith also earned the Ambulatory Clinic Physician Award. It praised her great care, talks, and pro ways. This marked her skill as a doctor and teacher.
Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship at the University of Colorado
Dr. Rebecca Keith advanced next with a Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. She finished from 2007 to 2010. The program gave deep work with hard lung cases, sick patients, and top tests.
Her training hit:
- Interstitial lung disease
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Autoimmune and swelling lung issues
- Critical care medicine
- Advanced lung tests
This step locked in her focus on fibrotic and immune lung diseases.
Advanced Research Fellowship in Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Rebecca Keith saw the research’s role in better care. She took a Research Fellowship at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine from 2010 to 2011.
There, she built skills in:
- Translational lung research
- Innate immunity
- Ways fibrotic lung disease works
- Autoimmune lung issues
This research time set her as a doctor who links lab finds to real patient help.
Research Focus: Pulmonary Fibrosis and Autoimmune Lung Disease
Dr. Rebecca Keith studies how Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and autoimmune lung diseases grow. She looks at how body defenses harm lungs and cause scars. This matters a lot in lung medicine.
Her work covers:
- Basic science – cell and gene causes
- Translational research – lab to patient steps
- Clinical research – better tests, care, results
Dr. Rebecca Keith probes immune mix-ups that scar lungs. Her goal: find new treatments to slow or stop the advance.
Clinical Excellence in Pulmonary Care
Dr. Rebecca Keith shines in practice with full checks, smart diagnosis, and warm talks. She helps patients with hard lung issues. Many have searched for answers for years.
Her top skills include:
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Autoimmune lung disease
- Interstitial lung disease
- Critical care pulmonology
- Tough lung diagnosis cases
Patients like her appreciate clear breakdowns of hard topics. She gives hope based on facts and truth.
Board Certifications Reflecting Broad Expertise
Dr. Rebecca Keith holds key board certifications. They show her wide training:
- Internal Medicine – 2007
- Pulmonary Disease – 2009
- Critical Care Medicine – 2010
These prove her grasp of long-term lung issues and sudden bad cases.
National and Professional Recognition
Top groups honor Dr. Keith’s work throughout her career. Her awards list:
- American Thoracic Society Travel Award – 2011
- Chief Resident, Emory School of Medicine – 2006
- Ambulatory Clinic Physician Award, Emory University – 2006
- Alfred Moritz Michaelis Prize in Medicine, Weill Cornell – 2003
The American Thoracic Society nod shows her strong place in lung medicine and research.
Commitment to Advancing the Field
Dr. Keith goes beyond patient care. She pushes pulmonary medicine ahead with research, teamwork, and teaching. Her efforts grow our grasp of lung diseases. They also guide new treatment paths.
Her career blends science, clinical skill, and kind care in perfect balance.
Recognition as One of America’s Top 50 Doctors
Dr. Rebecca C. Keith made America’s Top 50 Doctors list. The award celebrates her strong work in pulmonary medicine, research guidance, and patient support. It spots doctors who master care, grow their field, and touch more lives.
FAQs
Q1. What field does Dr. Rebecca Keith specialize in?
Pulmonary care, critical care, and sleep medicine.
Q2. Where does Dr. Keith work?
National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado.
Q3. Is Dr. Keith board-certified?
Yes. She holds certification in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and critical care medicine.
Q4. Does Dr. Keith do research?
Yes. Her work covers basic, translational, and clinical pulmonary studies.
Q5. Did she serve as Chief Resident?
Yes. She held that role at Emory University.
Q6. Does she handle tough lung disease cases?
Yes. She treats rare and advanced conditions.
Q7. Is Dr. Keith linked to the American Thoracic Society?
Yes. She earned recognition from the ATS.
Q8. Does she work much on autoimmune lung disease?
Yes. It forms a key part of her research and practice.
Q9. Is Dr. Keith part of clinical trials?
Yes. She joins studies to better lung treatments.
Q10. What sets her care style apart?
She blends research, immune science, and a focus on each patient.
Q11. Does she practice in critical care?
Yes. Board-certified in critical care medicine.
Q12. Has she won academic awards?
Yes. She has many from national groups and her school.
Q13. Does Dr. Keith teach others?
Yes. She teaches in academic medicine and mentors students.
Q14. How do patients reach her office?
Call 877-225-5654. Or email lungline@njhealth.org.
Q15. Why did they name Dr. Keith a Top 50 Doctor?
Her strong leadership, top research, and a big role in lung care.