Columbia University Health Services
About Us
About Us
Rick O'Keefe
Physician
Primary Care Medical Services, Amsterdam Practice Group
Dr. Rick O’Keefe joined Health Services at Columbia in October of 2004. Prior to joining HSC, 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 most recently completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine.
Education
- M.D., St. Louis University School of Medicine
Certifications and Licensure
- Board Certified in Family Medicine.
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
- Society of Adolescent Medicine
We adhere to strict standards of confidentiality. To discuss
confidential issues, or in the event of a medical or psychiatric
emergency, please make direct contact by telephone or in person to
ensure immediate attention to your health care needs.
Go to our complete confidentiality policy.
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Important Phone Numbers
| General Information | 212 854 2284 |
| After-hours urgent health concerns | 212 854 9797 |
| CAVA (Ambulance) | 212 854 5555 |
| Rape Crisis/Anti-Violence Support Center | 212 854 WALK |
| Uptown Campus Public Safety |
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| - On-Campus | 7-7979 |
| - Off-Campus | 212-305-8100 |