Bio
Dr. Keys is an assistant professor in the Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Washington. She practices at Harborview Medical Center and the Veterans Affairs Hospital.
At Harborview, she provides reconstructive surgery options for conditions ranging from trauma to chronic wounds. She collaborates with surgeons from Urology, Orthopedics, Burn Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Trauma Surgery to provide comprehensive care and reconstructive solutions to complex problems.
Patient Care Philosophy
"The best care begins with listening. Complex reconstructive issues whether due to trauma, burns, or chronic disease have deep effects on every aspect of a patient's life. My job is to restore both form and function to the highest possible degree. The ability to do so depends on my understanding of the patient's needs and the patient's understanding of the surgical options. Through the development of this understanding, I can provide the best possible care."
Clinical Interests
Reconstructive surgery of the face, extremities, and body after trauma, burns, or infection; surgical care of complex wounds; microsurgery
Research Interests
Clinical and post-surgical outcomes, surgical training and education.
Education
| Institution | Credential | Year |
|---|---|---|
| UW - Dept. of Plastic Surgery | Residency | |
| Univ. of California, San Francisco | Medical education | 2006 |
| UW - Dept. of Surgery | Internship |
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MD | University of California - San Francisco | 2006 |
Board Certifications
| Certification | Specialty | Year |
|---|---|---|
| American Board of Plastic Surgery | Plastic Surgery | 2013 |