
Dr. Keri Sweeten has focused her time, energy, and unique talents in devising and providing quality-of-life procedures for women. Her practice, Understanding Women, is, in her words, “all about helping women to empower themselves to look and feel their best, inside and out.”
Keri Sweeten, M.D. is a board-certified gynecologist. Combined with her specialized training in advanced gynecologic procedures, laser, laparoendoscopy, advanced aesthetic and pelvic reconstruction, liposuction and other surgical procedures, Dr. Sweeten’s commitment to education and to helping women has made her a well-respected leader and innovator in her field.
Postgraduate Training
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Texas Health Science Center- Houston Lyndon B Johnson Hospital, Houston TX 77026 Robert K. Creasy - Chairman
1991-1995
Medical Education
University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston Doctor of Medicine
1987-1991
Undergraduate Education
Baylor University, Waco TX
Bachelor of Science in Biology/Premed, Honors graduate
1981-1985
Phoenix, AZ
2003-Current Understanding Women
Private practice specializing in endometrial ablation, incontinence, reconstructive and aesthetic pelvic floor surgery, cosmetic procedures.
1998-2003 Cigna Healthcare of Arizona Phoenix, AZ
Attending staff with a group practice in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Coordinated and arranged the hospital call, office and surgery schedule for all the doctors in the group. Trained residents and medical students.
1997-1998 University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson, AZ
Assistant Professor in Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
1995-1997 Women's Health Care Associates Phoenix, AZ
Private practice in Obstetrics and Gynecology in a large group
Medical Education Committee
Tempe St Luke's Hospital, Tempe Arizona
1996-1997
A. Abstracts
Eriksen, N., Sweeten. K.. Blanco, J., Chlorhexidine Versus Sterile Water Vaginal Wash During Labor to Prevent Neonatal Infection. Society of Perinatal Obstetricians, Anaheim, California, January 1997.
Sweeten. K. Gershensen, D., Burke, T., Salvage Chemotherapy for Refractory Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary. Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, San Francisco, California, February 1995.
Sweeten. K. Eriksen, N., Blanco, J., Chlorhexidine Versus Sterile Water Vaginal Wash During Labor to Prevent Peripartum Infection. Society of Perinatal Obstetricians. Atlanta, Georgia, January 1995.
Sweeten. K.. & Graves, W., Spontaneous Uterine Rupture. Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecologic Society. Scottsdale, Arizona, October 1994.
Eriksen, N., Sweeten. K.. Tey, A., Magee, K, Blanco, J., Hostetter, M., Microbiological Changes Following Chlorhexidine Vaginal Wash. Infectious Disease Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stowe, Vermont, August 1993.
B. Refereed Original Articles
Eriksen, N., Sweeten. K.. Blanco, J., Chlorhexidine Versus Sterile Vaginal Wash During Labor to Prevent Neonatal Infection. Infectious Diseases Obstetrics and Gynecology,.
Sweeten. K.. Eriksen, N., Blanco, J.. Chlorhexidine Versus Sterile Water Vaginal Wash During Labor to Prevent Peripartum Infection. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 176 (2), 426-430 (1997).
Sweeten. K.. Gershensen, D., Burke, T., et al, Salvage Chemotherapy for Refractory Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary. Gynecologic Oncology, 59,211-215(1995).
Sweeten. K.. & Graves, W., Spontaneous Uterine Rupture. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 172 (6), 1851-1856 (1995).
C. Presentations
Sweeten. K.. Eriksen, N., Blanco, J., Chlorhexidine Versus Sterile Water Vaginal Wash During Labor to Prevent Peripartum Infection. Annual Meeting of the Former Residents in Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, June 1994.
Sweeten. K.. Supraventricular Tachycardia in the Premature Hydropic Fetus University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, Grand Rounds, November 1994.
Sweeten. K.. Choriocarcinoma, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, Grand Rounds, March 1995.
Traveling, snowboarding, cycling, photography
Banner Good Samaritan, St. Joseph's Hospital
Ob/Gyn Resident chosen for "Excellence in Endoscopy" - American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. 1995 Outstanding Teaching Resident 1992 Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society Dean's Distinguished Lists 1981-1984