
Geraldine (Geri) Keane, MBBS, MSC
Gastroenterology
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Geraldine (Geri) Keane
Professional Titles
Director, NCR Multidisciplinary Pancreatic Cyst Clinic
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Background
Margaret “Geri” Keane is a gastroenterologist specializing in Therapeutic and Bariatric endoscopy. She primarily treats people who require assistance with weight loss or who have weight regain or a complication following Bariatric Surgery. She offers the full range of minimally invasive endoscopic approaches to weight loss, including endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, the gastric balloon procedure or transoral gastric outlet reduction. She also sees patients who have biliary complaints such as bile duct stones or strictures, cancers of the bile duct or and diseases of the pancreas such as pancreatic cysts, to name a few. She performs all forms of therapeutic EUS and ERCP including cholangioscopy.
Dr. Keane earned her medical degree at Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Medical school in London. She completed her internal medicine residency at The Hammersmith and Charing Cross hospitals in London, followed by a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at University College London Hospitals, the Royal Free Hospital and King’s College Hospital in London. During her gastroenterology fellowship, Dr. Keane undertook a master’s degree in medical education and a Ph.D. at University College London. Her doctorate explored novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for the management of pancreatic cysts. Following her gastroenterology fellowship, Dr. Keane completed a fellowship in hepatology and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography/endoscopic ultrasound at King’s College London, followed by a two-year advanced endoscopy fellowship at Johns Hopkins.
She is certified in general internal medicine, gastroenterology and hepatology by the Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board of the United Kingdom. She is a member of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom and is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She is a recipient of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2022 Endoscopic Training Award, which enabled her to gain dedicated training in bariatric endoscopy at Mohak bariatric center in Indore, India, one of the busiest bariatric centers in the world.
Dr. Keane’s research interests include Bariatric Endoscopy, Endoscopic innovation and early diagnostic strategies for pancreatic and biliary tract cancers including the management of pancreatic cysts. She has published more than 70 original articles, editorials, book chapters and review articles.
Locations
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 202-660-5555
- fax: 202-660-6103
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 330, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 410-933-7495
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2021Kings College Hospital NHS
Fellowship, Hepatology, 2019University College London Hospital
Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2018Derriford Hospital
Fellowship, Hepatology, 2017Kings College Hospital NHS
Fellowship, Hepatology, 2017University College London Medical School
Graduate School, MSc, 2014Newham General Hospital, U.K.
Fellowship, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2013Imperial College London School of Medicine
Residency, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2010Kings College Hospital NHS
Medical Education, MBBS, 2006Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
87 ratings, 42 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Dr Keane is excellent, answers all questions clearly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Very well explained about the condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Dr Keane was very responsive and reassuring. She also answered family concerns very well. Two family members were on video visit as well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Easy to talk with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
A first rate surgeon and anesthesiologist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
Competent and proud to be a physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
Dr. Keane was very thorough and careful. She was reassuring about my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
Dr. Keane was all that I had hoped for. She is knowledgeable and caring. She did not rush our visit and answered my questions fully. I would highly recommend her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
Dr. Keane is empathetic and listens to you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Wonderful, efficient, knowledgeable, professional, skilled
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
Dr.Geraldine Keane was very knowledgeable about my ailments. She was very courteous, and kind. She across as the expert ishe and answered all questions I had for the reason for my visit. My asked very relevant questions in order to fully understand the reason for my visit. Alhough Dr Keane was very busy thorough with her questions about the reason for my visit, she made sure that I understand her answers to my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
Very good listener and sensible decisions making about future care after us discussing my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
This was a consultation appointment with Dr. Margaret Geraldine Keane who was fabulous. She consulted with me about my issue with my pancreas and had excellent bed side manner. I was very pleased. I have already referred someone to Dr. Keane who was looking for a gastro doctor with Johns Hopkins.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
This was an initial visit to a pancreatic specialist following an incidental scan finding. The scan is scheduled for 6 months so the follow up will be subsequent to that scan. Dr Keane provided comprehensive advice and perspective with respect to the initial scan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
Dr Keane is the best physician ever! She did for me what no other doctor seemed to be able to do for me In many years! I am feeling normal and more hopeful than I have felt in many years. I am still not perfect, but because of her, my life is so much better now. I cannot thank her enough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2024
Dr. Keane is excellent, she is concerned, thorough and conscientious
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Articulated medical Issue and recommended follow-up procedure to my satisfaction.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Dr Keane was exceptional, provided in depth analysis of my pancreatic issue and listened to my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Dr.Keane is an exceptional physician She is the gold standard in this profession. She is genuinely empathetic, kind, and an expert in her field. I am so fortunate to have her on my team!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Dr. Keane has been excellent in her care and concern. Her thorough examination of my records and suggestions eased my anxiety for future care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
She knew my case, was expert in the procedure I need, and answered all my questions thoroughly but also in conversational English which I could understand -- and she welcomed my followup questions. We had a fully engaged discussion of my upcoming procedure. I left reassured.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Excellent!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Dr. Keane is a new doctor for me for a new condition. She was professional, polite, kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. I'm grateful that Dr. [ ] referred me to Dr. Keane
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
First meeting with provider. Very favorable interaction and impression
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Dr Keane instills confidence.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
She is an excellent physician and I feel grateful to be under her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
She listened and addressed my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
The doctor's approach to my son, an adult with autism, was superb. She addressed her questions to him, listened to him carefully, and spoke clearly about his options for weight loss procedures.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Personable and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Dr. Keane is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor. She answered all my questions and set up an annual visit and MRCP's to track the cysts on my pancreas to insure they would not turn into pancreatic cancer. She also referred me to other doctors who could help. She is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Dr. Keane is professional, caring, patient and a good listener. She spent adequate time with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Knowledgeable, Courteous, Friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
She's the best ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
She had very complete knowledge of my medical history, asked many pertinent questions, and recommended a test which is. It scheduled.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
I met with Dr. Keane for a consultation. I found her friendly, informative and reassuring. I feel that in working with her I am receiving excellent medical care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2024
Just what I needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2024
She was easy to talk to and listened to my concerns. All questions I asked were answered and there was no attempt to rush me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
From the very beginning, Dr. Keane has always shown a great deal of concern for my health and well being. I appreciate the impeccable care that she has given me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
I had a very good experience visiting Johns Hopkins with Dr. Keane on [date].