Janine L. Keever, MD

About Janine L. Keever, MD

Janine Keever, MD, is a board-certified OB-GYN and gynecologic surgeon and assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine. She provides comprehensive women’s health care and gynecologic surgery, with extensive experience in minimally invasive and vaginal surgical techniques designed to promote faster recovery and reduce postoperative discomfort.

Dr. Keever’s clinical practice focuses on complex benign gynecologic conditions and advanced vaginal surgical techniques. She has particular expertise in surgical approaches that minimize recovery time while maintaining the highest standards of safety. She advocates for thoughtful surgical decision-making, selecting the approach that best fits a patient’s anatomy and condition rather than relying on a single technology or technique. For appropriately selected patients, vaginal hysterectomy (vNOTES) remains one of the least invasive surgical options available.

Known for taking time to educate her patients, Dr. Keever works closely with individuals to help them feel informed and confident about their care decisions. Her compassionate, personalized approach has earned consistently high patient satisfaction.

She frequently provides second opinions on hysterectomy and complex gynecologic surgery, attracting patients from across New England seeking consultation on surgical options.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Keever is committed to surgical education and mentorship. She teaches physicians from across the region advanced gynecologic surgical techniques, with a focus on preserving and expanding skills in vaginal surgery to improve access to minimally invasive care. 

Dr. Keever believes exceptional surgical care is built on collaboration with experienced operating room teams and dedicated nursing staff. She is proud to be part of a health system committed to thoughtful, patient-centered care.