As surgical director of the Mechanical Circulatory Support and LVAD Program, Dr. O’Keefe has advanced the Heart Failure program at TriHealth, most significantly with the addition of the left-ventricular assist device (LVAD) surgical procedure to treat patients with advanced heart failure. This procedure implants a device in the left ventricle to assist with weakened heart pumps. Dr. O’Keefe trained at the Cleveland Clinic to obtain additional experience in this important advancement to put TriHealth at the forefront of heart care in offering patients a comprehensive, high-quality program. The collaborative effort necessary for successful advanced heart procedures is exactly what inspired Dr. O’Keefe to pursue the medical profession, namely surgery, during her medical school training. She enjoys partnering with other providers to work toward a common focus - the patient’s health.
Practice Focus:
As the director of the ECMO program, Dr. O’Keefe leads in the treatment of patients with cardiac shock and lung failure. She utilizes minimally invasive surgical procedures when appropriate, to allow patients a quicker, easier recovery. She is advancing the entire profession by teaching and training other surgeons across the country in AFib surgery.
Awarded during her residency for excellence in practice, ethics and integrity, Dr. O'Keefe understands the great responsibility patients and their families place in her hands. She wants to build an environment of trust and open communication with her patients and enjoys seeing them progress toward better health.