Joel Keenan, MD
Internal Medicine

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About Joel Keenan, MD
The two biggest threats to our health, I believe, are the foods we don’t eat and the exercise we don’t get. In my opinion, there’s not a prescription medication on the market that comes close to the benefit of eating whole, unprocessed food, mostly plants, and getting at least a half-hour of exercise every day.
I’m a board-certified internist and value my education and training. I believe we primary care physicians should focus, too, on the difficult and rewarding task of figuring out how to support our patients in their pursuit of eating better and living well in the modern world – because the payoff for doing that can be huge. More than helping us live longer, I feel it can also help us stay healthier for all our lives, so we can enjoy all the time we have.
That is the focus of my solo internal medicine practice in York, Maine. In addition to my medical degree, I have a master’s degree in nutrition, and I give periodic talks about food and exercise and their roles in healing and helping in disease prevention. I am certified in the BaleDoneen Method®, an evidence-based approach that helps optimize arterial wellness and avoid cardiovascular, diabetic and other chronic conditions.
My wife, Heidi, is our office manager and our dog, Q Tip, enjoys greeting patients who would like to say hello to her. We offer a peaceful, kind environment without forms to fill out, with minimal waiting, and we offer conveniences and benefits for more personalized care. We practice medicine the way it used to be, and we love doing it. We welcome patients from Exeter to Kennebunkport, ME, and beyond.
Greenwich, CT
Internal Medicine 2002-2004
Resident Teacher of the Year 2003-2004
Greenwich, CT
2001-2002
Burlington, VT
Doctorate of Medicine 2001
Biddeford, ME
Masters in Applied Nutrition
2021 - 2024
Tufts University Graduate School
Medford, MA
Masters in Education 1987
Medford, MA
Bachelor of Arts, English 1982
Cum Laude
BaleDoneen Academy Member
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The office of Joel Keenan, MD
Mon | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Tue | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Wed | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Thu | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Fri | Closed |
Sat | Closed |
Sun | Closed |
My spouse feels very much at ease when he meets with Dr. Keenan and trust him totally.
He always gets right back to you if you have questions or need to see him.
When I was having SVT heart issues and had to go to the Emergency Room he was on the be phone with me telling me what to do and Face timed me the next day to see how I was doing..
I am thankful for his many years of experience that gives me confidence in his…
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