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Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD

Accepting New Patients

(282 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: reconstructive surgery, cosmetic procedures, snoring, and more.

10670 Wexford Street Floor 1, Corridor B
San Diego, CA 92131

(858) 621-4109

Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD is an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD is affiliated with Sharp Rees-Stealy, Sharp HealthCare, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego and Sharp Rees-Stealy San Diego.

Office Locations

Sharp Memorial Hospital

10670 Wexford Street Floor 1, Corridor B
San Diego, CA 92131

(858) 621-4109

(858) 621-4044

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Sharp Memorial Hospital

2929 Health Center Drive Floor 3
San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 939-8404

(858) 874-2348

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Some issues Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD can help you with:

Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery is a procedure done to identify and remove diseased parathyroid glands. These tiny glands in the neck regulate calcium levels in the body. Occasionally, one or more of the parathyroid glands can become hyperactive, swelling and causing too much calcium to be moved from the bones to the bloodstream. This is called hyperparathyroidism, and it can cause problems including weakness, nervous system disorders, and kidney problems. To treat hyperparathyroidism, overactive parathyroid glands are removed.

One kind of parathyroid surgery is called bilateral neck exploration. The surgeon finds and looks at all of the parathyroid glands on both sides of the neck, visually identifying any that are diseased and removing them. Minimally invasive, or focused, parathyroidectomy is done to remove a single diseased gland. The gland causing problems is identified before surgery using localization techniques such as hormonal or radiology testing. Since in most cases only one gland is causing problems, focused parathyroidectomy is a common alternative to bilateral neck exploration. Both procedures are safe and effective.

In the rare case that all four glands are diseased, the surgeon will either remove three and a half glands and leave one half in place, or all four will be removed and part of one gland will be transplanted into the forearm. This is done to keep calcium levels where they should be.

After surgery, patients will have a bandage on their neck and a sore throat. Patients may only want liquids or very soft food for the first day, and thy may be asked to take calcium supplements for a while until their remaining parathyroid glands begin functioning well again. Recovery is fairly quick, and within a few days patients should be feeling like themselves again.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	87

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2014 were minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	85
minor procedures	15
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	87

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD in 2015

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	20
minor procedures	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD in 2016

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2017 were minor procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches), minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	45
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
minor procedures	16
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2018 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	61
plastic surgery procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	11
tissue transfer	11
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	75

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2020 were minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	61
minor procedures	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD in 2020

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	99

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD in 2021

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	74

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD in 2022

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

doctor visit	71
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
minor procedures	14
plastic surgery procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	11
tissue transfer	11
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD.

**Gender**
Female	42
Male	49

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	73
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	27
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	47

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	0
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He completed residency at National Naval Medical Center. He is certified by the ENT (otolaryngology) and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Residency: National Naval Medical Center

Board Certification: ENT (otolaryngology)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp Rees-Stealy

Sharp HealthCare

Sharp Memorial Hospital

Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego

Sharp Rees-Stealy San Diego

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Aetna, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Blue Shield of California, UnitedHealthcare, Sharp Health Plan, Anthem, Beech Street, Health Net, Medicare, HealthSmart, Humana and Whole Foods Market.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

Aetna

Self-Pay/Uninsured

Blue Shield of California

UnitedHealthcare

Sharp Health Plan

Anthem

Beech Street

Health Net

Medicare

HealthSmart

Humana

Whole Foods Market

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 282 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael Arthur Keefe, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$119 TEPEZZA $119
Olympus America Inc.	$25 Celon System $25
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$23 $23

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$167

Biography

Dr. Michael Keefe's area of specialization is otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Dr. Keefe's patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: facial problems, salivary gland surgery, and sleep apnea. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, Sharp Memorial Hospital, and Sharp Rees-Stealy. He can take several insurance carriers, including Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California. Sharp HealthCare reports that Dr. Keefe is accepting new patients at his office in San Diego, CA. Before performing his residency at National Naval Medical Center, Dr. Keefe attended Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.