A Chattanooga native, Dr. Keel began his medical career as a registered nurse after graduating from Chattanooga State. While working as an ICU nurse and on the IV Team at Erlanger Hospital, he completed his premed classes at UTC.

Dr. Keel and his wife Mandy grew up in Chattanooga; and, while they both left for graduate training, they were eager to return to the city they know and love. They have two beautiful children and spend much of their time off enjoying Chattanooga’s great outdoors. As an avid outdoorsman, Dr. Keel loves hunting, fishing, and aviation. He also enjoys surfing, hiking, and boating of any kind.