Dr. Craig Keathley
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fort Worth, TX
26 years experience
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
Cigna
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Great-West Healthcare
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
234 Answers
122 Agrees
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Craig Keathleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Possible: The doppler can pick up the single heartbeat of a singleton pregnancy from different locations on the abdomen depending on the angle that the doppler ... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Yes: The safety of ultrasound is well established and an early ultrasound is the most accurate for confirming a due date. Usually one first trimester sono... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Early: Some docs won't schedule the initial OB appt prior to 8-10 weeks and then some don't actually see the patient on that initial visit-- they rely on nur... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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No: Smoking any amount is not ok whether pregnant or not. During pregnancy you not only have your own health to worry about, but also your unborn child's... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Doesn't matter.: Elective delivery should be discouraged prior to 39 weeks gestation regardless of lung maturity tests. Babies born electively (with no other medical ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
A urologist: Urology is the specialty that deals with male reproduction.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
No: If you have a palpable lump that is new or changed over time you should have that evaluated with breast ultrasound or diagnostic mammogram and possibl... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Minimally Invasive: The robot is being overly marketed for benign hysterectomy which is already done with standard minimally invasive techniques. Abdominal hysterectomy ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
They aren't.: Determining due date is not exact regardless of the method used. We are looking for the best estimate. A sonogram early in the pregnancy (8-10 wks) ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Surgery: Initially at birth, medications are provided to prevent closure of the connections between the pulmonary and systemic circulations that are present in... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Infection?: A pap test is not used for diagnosing infection, it is only for screening for cervical cancer. Other tests can be done during a pelvic exam to test f... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Most: 9 weeks is a long time after an uncomplicated csection and you should be back to all of your previous activities. When it is ok to resume excercise a... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Pregnancy unlikely: Mirena (levonorgestrel) is highly effective birth control and home pregnancy tests on the market are fairly sensitive and reliable. Confirm that you ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Pregnancy Test?: If it has been 4 months without a period and you are feeling movement then you actually are having signs of pregnancy. If you haven't taken a test, t... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Possibly: It certainly is possible, particularly if you are not using birth control. A home pregnancy test should give you an answer.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Follow Directions: Urine pregnancy tests have a test result and a control result. The control line should always show up-- if it doesn't the test is invalid and should ... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Take a test: Take a home preg test and follow directions closely and read at the appropriate time. Even a faint line indicates presence of hcg. If it is negative... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Normal cycle: Cycle length is determined from the start of one menstrual period to the first day of the next period. Dec 2 to dec 29 is a 27 day cycle and is the n... Read More
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A female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Good question: People frequently interpret abnormal pap smears as showing effects of hpv without actually testing for hpv and convey this to patients as being + for ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Safe Sex: While an egg is only able to be fertilized during a brief time window in the cycle and ovulation occurs typically midcycle, it is difficult to predict... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Yes: An first trimester sonogram is fairly accurate at dating a pregnancy (within a margin of error of about a week). At 12 weeks menstrual age with a via... Read More
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A member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
No: There is no way to know if pregnancy will occur 3 days after intercourse.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Need to be seen: You need to have an exam to find out exactly what is swollen and whether there is infection.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
No: A miscarriage would not increase the chances of achieving pregnancy in any given cycle.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Possibly: You can try a water based lubricant and see if that helps. If problem persists-- see your doctor to discuss.
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A 39-year-old male asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Hormone: The pregnancy test commonly referred to as HCG is actually a measure of the beta subunit of the HCG molecule, so you may hear it referred to as beta h... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Not unusual: Cramping can occur. If it is associated with bleeding, notify your doctor.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Yes: The pap smear is a test specifically designed to screen for abnormalities of the cervix. If the cervix remains in place, you should continue with rou... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Separate sacs: The amniotic sac is actually made of 2 fused membrane layers, the chorion and amnion. Dichorionic diamniotic twins each have a separate placenta with ... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Immunity: Having IgG antibody to rubella indicates that you have developed immunity to the virus either through prior exposure or vaccination.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Head down: Presentation refers to the part of the fetus that will be "presenting" first at birth. A cephalic presentation is a baby that is head down-- the norm... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Cyst: Swelling at the opening of the vagina can be a Bartholin's gland cyst. When the duct becomes blocked, fluid accumulates. They can frequently become ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
No late limit: The C-section can be performed anytime after 39 completed weeks. Generally, pregnancies that go past the due date are at higher risk for complication... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Get recommendations: Talk to your friends-- word of mouth is a good place to start. Check their credentials online, verify board certifications. Check malpractice histor... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Amniotic fluid: Initially, a sonogram is performed that facilitates locating an appropriate pocket of fluid. Then under ultrasound guidance, the needle is passed thr... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Gen surgical risks: The risks are similar to an unplanned csection or any other abdominal surgery. They include the risks of bleeding, possible infection, and possible i... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Openly and honestly: Simply ask. The physician is there to serve your best interest. If you feel that counseling with a psychologist would benefit you, simply express th... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Depends: It may be difficult to find an OB that is willing to accept a new patient that late in a pregnancy, but not impossible. Get some recommendations from... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
No: There is a delay until vasectomy can be relied upon. Your partner will need to have a follow up semen analysis to confirm the absence of sperm.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Falling: Vbac is harder and harder to come by as more and more physicians stop offering this service. Vbac should be an option in the appropriate setting and ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Yes: It can be. There is data to support vbac after two prior c sections. The chances of success are dependent on multiple factors such as the reason for... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
17weeks: Usually the sensation of fetal movement or "quickening" begins around 17 weeks with small flutters that you may not be sure if "that's it". Over the ... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Muscle mass: The body mass index (bmi) is simply a calculation based on weight and height. It does not factor in body composition. Muscle is more dense and heavi... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Unrelated: The symptoms you describe would not be caused by a rectocele. It is quite possible there is a GI issue causing these symptoms.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Ultrasound: Ultrasound is the best way to determine gestational number.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Estimates: Determination of gestational age is based on estimates determined by the last menstrual period and ultrasound. There is a margin of error with ultras... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Test: If you are concerned, do a home pregnancy test.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Reasonable: It is reasonable to want this, but there needs to be a thorough discussion of the risks/benefits and other treatment options prior to making that deci... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
NO: As long as you still have normal ovarian tissue, fertility should not be affected. In the future, this would be a good question to ask your physician... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Anovulation: An irregular menstrual cycle can be a sign of anovulation. If you are not ovulating consistently, pregnancy will be difficult to achieve. You can do... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Keathley is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Keathley is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! I was told.wiuld have to wait.6weeks after labor I don't want to b out of work for t12weeks
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Thanks for your quick reply! I am trying to get pregnant. I was due for my next shot jan 3 but didnt get it and have had unprotected sex twi
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This saved my life. Thank You! With the fear of a mc happening again I had doubts. I guess we must be +ve that our next preg will be ok.thx!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Graduated 1997MD
Awards
Most Influential, First Place, Fort Worth, TX - Winter
2013
Thought Leader, Third Place, Fort Worth, TX - Winter
2013
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, First Place, Fort Worth, TX - Winter
2013
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