Meet our Clinical Staff

Dr. Robert Keeton, Founder and Director of The Keeton Clinic

Robert Keeton, MD began practicing medicine in East Tennessee in 2008, after 14 years of education and training. He founded the Keeton Clinic with the goal of bringing state-of-the-art expertise in the specialties of sleep medicine and allergy/immunology to East Tennessee. Dr. Keeton’s unique combination of sleep medicine and allergy/immunology training gives him the insight to approach the healthcare of each patient with an individualized plan for complete wellness.

Training

  • Medical Doctorate, University of Mississippi School of Medicine

  • Internship and Residency in Medicine, Shands Hospital, University of Florida

  • Fellowship in Allergy/Immunology, Dept. of Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Michigan

  • Fellowship in Sleep Medicine, Dept. of Neurology, University of Michigan

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine

  • Allergy/Immunology

  • Sleep Medicine

Professional Organizations

  • American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology

  • Sheldon Allergy Society

  • American Academy of Sleep Medicine

  • Sleep Research Society

  • Aldrich Sleep Society

Clinical Interests:

  • Polysomnography

  • Allergy and Patch testing

  • Upper airway endoscopy

  • Lung function testing

Dr. Keeton enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, aviation, and hiking.

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Heather Cummins, MSN, FNP-BC

With over 15 years of nursing experience, Heather draws from a unique level of understanding and experience to provide relief for the sleep and allergy needs of our patients. As a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Heather earned her BSN from ETSU where she received a Certificate of Distinction for Superior Academic Achievement. She also received her MSN from LMU earning a spot on the National Dean’s List. Heather works alongside Dr. Keeton to personally connect with our patients and ensure their sleep and allergy needs are treated in an empathic, thorough, and comprehensive manner. When she’s not in clinic, Heather enjoys spending time with her family, outdoor activities, and volunteering.

Training:

  • Master of Science in Nursing, Lincoln Memorial University

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, East Tennessee State University

Licensure:

  • Family Nurse Practitioner

  • Tennessee Registered Nursing License

Professional Organizations:

  • American Nurses Association

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners

  • American Academy of Sleep Medicine

  • Tennessee Nurses Association