Biography

Keiran Shute, M.D., is a board-certified, family medicine physician who provides compassionate, personalized care to patients at Baptist Medical Group Primary Care – Gulf Breeze.

Medical Education 
Doctor of Medicine, Saba University
The Bottom, Saba, Caribbean Netherlands

Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Residency                 
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Certifications            
American Board of Family Medicine

Memberships         
American Board of Family Medicine
American Academy of Family Physicians
The College of Family Physicians of Canada
Washington Academy of Family Physicians

Clinical Specialties  
Family Medicine
Kinesiology

Research and Publications              
“Establishing and Integrating a Multidisciplinary Anticoagulation Clinic into an Academic Based Residency Program,” 48^th STFM Annual Spring Conference, Roundtable Discussion, 2015.

“Impact of Family Medicine and Pharmacy on an Interdisciplinary Anti-Coagulation Program,” 48^th STFM Annual Spring Conference, Poster Presentation, 2015

“Current Perspectives of Exertional Heat Illness,” Community Health and Family Medicine, Presentation, 2015, University of Florida.

Meet Your Physician

What led you to become a doctor or choose your focus of medicine?
From an early age, my fascination with the workings of life guided me towards a career in medicine. It’s a mix of art and science, clinical problem solving and decision making.

What about your line of work do you find most rewarding and why?
I have daily opportunities to be compassionate, working collaboratively with other clinicians to provide optimal care. 

What is something about you that only your patients would know?
My ability to listen and communicate are among my strongest traits, whether advising patients or working with my peers.

How would a patient describe you?
Evidence based, collaborative clinician. I use a multidimensional approach and encourage patients through education to be involved in their own health care. 

What’s your proudest moment as a doctor?
I have daily opportunities to make a positive impact in individual lives. 

In your opinion, what’s the most important factor in a doctor-patient relationship?
I believe that open communication, mutual trust and uncompromising compassion are the foundation of the patient-physician relationship.

What can a patient expect when they have you as a doctor?
Strong academic foundation, commitment to lifelong learning.

What do you find most encouraging about the work you do?
Caring for the whole patient and their family.

What are your top priorities with every patient you see?
I believe good health outcomes can come from both good medication management and from lifestyle changes—and in working with patients, finding what works best for them. 

Describe one of the top ways you ensure each patient receives the quality, personal health care he/she deserves.
Prioritizing communication, effective listening.

Is there anything more or extra you would like prospective patients to know about you?
I believe that open communication, mutual trust and uncompromising compassion are the foundation of the patient-physician relationship.

Do you have any specific medical interests?
Preventative care, longevity and health optimization.

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