Richard Keating, MD, is an experienced rheumatologist who cares for people with a broad range of autoimmune and rheumatic diseases. Clinical interests include rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus and inflammatory muscle disease.
He encourages a collaborative relationship between patient and physician and believes that the best physician is one who actively listens to the patient, forging an alliance to improve their health.
Dr. Keating spent 21 years in the U.S. Navy, much of it spent in medical education. He served as specialty advisor for rheumatology to the U.S. Navy Surgeon general and was chairman of the Department of Medicine at Naval Medical Center San Diego.
Following military service, he joined the faculty at The University of Chicago where he served as program director for the Rheumatology Fellowship and was a professor of medicine. He directed several clinical research programs, led a busy clinical service and was recognized for his contributions to patient care and teaching.
Dr. Keating joined Scripps Clinic in 2013 as program director for the Rheumatology Fellowship. He has held clinical faculty positions at UCSD and The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in addition to The University of Chicago. He is a clinical professor of medicine at Scripps.
He was made a Master of the American College of Physicians in 2025 and a Master of the American College of Rheumatology in 2026.
Accepts new patients
Treats adults
In-person visits only