Dr. Dennis Keane, MD, Aurora, IL | Physiatrist

About Dr. Dennis Keane

Dr. Dennis Keane is a board-certified physiatrist with over 35 years of dedicated clinical experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. A graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School (1989), Dr. Keane completed his internship at Los Angeles County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center before returning to Chicago for his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center. At the heart of Dr. Keane's career is his long-tenured leadership of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora. Under his direction, the unit has become one of the most respected acute inpatient rehabilitation programs in Illinois, recognized for clinical excellence in stroke recovery, spinal cord injury, and cancer rehabilitation. The program has been consistently ranked among the best rehabilitation hospitals in Illinois by Newsweek, including a #2 ranking in Illinois in both 2022 and 2024. Dr. Keane is widely regarded as a pioneer and leader in the field of Transitional Care Medicine, the critical continuum of care that bridges acute hospitalization and community reintegration. His focus on smooth, evidence-based care transitions has set a standard across the region and reflects his deep commitment to patient outcomes beyond the hospital walls. He brings the same rigor and empathy to every patient interaction, treating each person as a partner in their own recovery.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Arthritis

Fibromyalgia and chronic pain and fatigue

Lower back pain

Arthritis

Fibromyalgia and chronic pain and fatigue

Lower back pain

Office location

The Neuroscience & Spine Institute

1256 Waterford Dr, Ste 115, Aurora, IL 60504

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Education and background

Practice names

The Neuroscience & Spine Institute

Board certifications

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Education and training

Medical School - University of Michigan Medical School, Doctor of Medicine
St. Luke's College of Medicine, Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1073681136

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What practice does Dr. Dennis Keane work with?

Dr. Dennis Keane works with The Neuroscience & Spine Institute.

Where is Dr. Dennis Keane's office located?

Dr. Dennis Keane's office is located at 1256 Waterford Dr, Aurora, IL 60504.

Which board certifications does Dr. Dennis Keane have?

Dr. Dennis Keane is certified by American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Dennis Keane?

Dr. Dennis Keane frequently sees patients for Acupuncture, Arthritis, Back Pain, Pain Management Consultation, and Spine Deformation / Scoliosis . You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Dennis Keane on their profile.