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Rick O'Keefe

Physician

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Rick O'Keefe

Dr. Rick O’Keefe joined Columbia Health in October of 2004. Prior to joining Columbia Health, Rick spent many years in academic medicine with a focus on increasing the quality and access to care for the urban underserved. He attended the University of California at Davis and received his M.D. from St. Louis University School of Medicine.  

Rick has served as a leader in two New York City Family Medicine training programs and developed programs to care for marginalized adolescents in school-based and street settings. Much of his publications and presentations have explored the doctor-patient relationship, gay and lesbian health, men’s issues and adolescents/young adults. He has completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine and is now working toward becoming a NY state certified mediator.

Education: 
M.D., St. Louis University School of Medicine
Certifications and Licensure: 
NY State License
American Board of Family Medicine Certified
Published Articles: 
O’Keefe, R., Tesar, C.; Sex Talk: What Makes it Hard to Learn Sexual History Taking, Family Medicine 1999, May 31 (5), 315-16.
O’Keefe, R., (ed) Gay and Lesbian Health Curriculum, Behavioral Medicine Curriculum Resource Book, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, May 1999.
Presentation: “Evaluating the Sexual Health Needs of Men who Sex with Men (MSM)”, with Pinsky, L.,Chiarilli, D., Seward, S., Annual American College Health Association Meeting, Orlando, FL., 2008
Presentation: “A Sex Positive Approach to College Health: A Multidisciplinary Panel”, with Smith, D., Chiarilli, D., Nevers, J., and Pinsky, L. , Combined NECHA and NYCHA Regional Meeting, Burlington, VT, 2009.
Awards and Honors: 
Daniel Leicht Social Medicine Award
Family Practice Directors Award for Excellence in Family Medicine Education
Greenie: Yonkers Green Policy Task Force
Community and Volunteer Activities: 
Board Member, Butternut Valley Alliance
Treasurer, Sharing Fund, Riverside Church
Memberships: 
American Academy of Family Physicians
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
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