Mark Keep (1961 – ) was an LDS church member and medical doctor in Utah and in Phoenix, Arizona; accused of sexual misconduct in 2011; was alleged to have made inappropriate sexual comments to 'females in the workplace;' voluntarily surrendered his license for unprofessional conduct while impaired by drugs and/or alcohol.

Mark Keep was a Mormon church member and medical doctor who allegedly perpetrated sexual misconduct in 2011 in Utah or in Phoenix, Arizona.

Keep was alleged to have made inappropriate sexual comments to ‘females in the workplace;’ he voluntarily surrendered his license for unprofessional conduct while impaired by drugs and/or alcohol.

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Sources

  1. New Doctors Added to CW's Discipline Database, Salt Lake City Weekly, November 1, 2011.
  2. STATE OF UTAH [REDACTED] vs. MARK HAWTHORNE KEEP CASE NUMBER 114904821 / PROTECTIVE ORDERS, Utach Court Records, August 26, 2011.
  3. STATE OF UTAH [REDACTED] vs. MARK HAWTHORNE KEEP CASE NUMBER 084401413 / PROTECTIVE ORDERS, Utah Court Records, August 13, 2008.
  4. STATE OF UTAH [REDACTED] vs. MARK H KEEP CASE NUMBER 064902637 / PROTECTIVE ORDERS, Utah Court Records, May 25, 2006.

  • 1. New Doctors Added to CW's Discipline Database

    • 20111101
    • News article
    • Salt Lake City Weekly

    Tuesday, November 1, 2011
    News

    New Doctors Added to CW's Discipline Database
    Posted By Eric S. Peterson on November 1, 2011, 5:23 PM

    Three new doctors have been added to City Weekly’s discipline database, including two doctors reprimanded for alleged substance-abuse concerns.

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    [...]

    Mark Hawthorne Keep, MD, voluntarily surrendered his license for unprofessional conduct while impaired by drugs and/or alcohol. He also was alleged to have made inappropriate sexual comments to “females in the workplace.”

    [...]

    To check up on your doctor’s disciplinary record or to browse the records of all doctors disciplined in the state since 2000, be sure to visit CityWeekly.Net/Doctors

  • 2. STATE OF UTAH [REDACTED] vs. MARK HAWTHORNE KEEP CASE NUMBER 114904821 / PROTECTIVE ORDERS

    • 20110826
    • News article
    • Utach Court Records

    THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT - SALT LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT
    SALT LAKE COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
    [REDACTED] vs. MARK HAWTHORNE KEEP
    CASE NUMBER 114904821 Protective Orders **** PRIVATE ****
    CURRENT ASSIGNED JUDGE
    AMANDA MONTAGUE
    CURRENT ASSIGNED COMMISSIONER
    MICHELLE BLOMQUIST
    PARTIES
    Petitioner - [REDACTED]
    Respondent - MARK HAWTHORNE KEEP

    08-26-2011 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Request for Protective Order
    08-26-2011 Filed protective order: Temporary Protective Order
    Judge PAUL G MAUGHAN
    Signed August 26, 2011
    08-26-2011 Note: Address update by DL/SSN lookup from Public Safety
    08-26-2011 Note: Address changed from 3491 CANYON CREAST DR HOLLADAY UT 84121
    08-26-2011 Note: Address changed to 3491 E CANYON CREST DRIVE HOLLADAY UT84121
    08-30-2011 PROTECTIVE ORDER scheduled on September 13, 2011 at 09:00 AM inTHIRD FLOOR - W34 with Commissioner MICHELLE BLOMQUIST
    08-30-2011 Commissioner MICHELLE BLOMQUIST assigned.
    09-01-2011 **** PRIVATE **** Filed return: Return-Temporary Protective Order
    09-13-2011 Minute Entry - Minutes for Protective Order
    Commissioner: MICHELLE BLOMQUIST
    Clerk: karries
    PRESENT
    Attorney for the Respondent: JOHN ANDERSON
    Respondent(s): MARK HAWTHORNE KEEP
    Audio
    Tape Number: W34 Tape Count: 10:05:19
    HEARING
    TAPE: W34 COUNT: 10:05:19
    06-15-2026 05:47 PM Page 1 of 2
    On Record
    Commissioner recommends as follows:
    1. Based upon non-appearance of Petitioner, and with Respondent present with counsel.
    2. Protective order DISMISSED.
    TIME: 10:05:55 end record
    09-13-2011 Case Disposition is Dismissed
    Disposition Judge is JOHN PAUL KENNEDY
    04-01-2012 Note: Case Classification changed from PUBLIC to PRIVATE
    02-13-2015 Judge RYAN M HARRIS assigned.
    03-31-2018 Judge KEITH KELLY assigned.
    09-19-2025 Judge DEREK WILLIAMS assigned.
    11-27-2025 Judge AMANDA MONTAGUE assigned

  • 3. STATE OF UTAH [REDACTED] vs. MARK HAWTHORNE KEEP CASE NUMBER 084401413 / PROTECTIVE ORDERS

    • 20080813
    • News article
    • Utah Court Records

    THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT - SALT LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT
    SALT LAKE COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
    [REDACTED] vs. MARK HAWTHORNE KEEP
    CASE NUMBER 084401413 Protective Orders **** PRIVATE ****
    CURRENT ASSIGNED JUDGE
    STEPHEN NELSON
    CURRENT ASSIGNED COMMISSIONER
    RENEE BLOCHER
    PARTIES
    Petitioner - [REDACTED]
    Respondent - MARK HAWTHORNE KEEP

    PROCEEDINGS
    08-13-2008 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Petition
    08-13-2008 Judge ROBERT ADKINS assigned.
    08-13-2008 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Request for Protective Order is Denied. Petition must show physical harm or threat of imminent harm as per J-Christensen.
    08-13-2008 Case Disposition is Denied
    Disposition Judge is TERRY CHRISTIANSEN
    12-28-2009 Note: Archived Physical File BOX122810(2)
    12-22-2010 Judge CHARLENE BARLOW assigned.
    02-22-2011 Note: Retention met/Case was destroyed
    04-02-2012 Note: Case Classification changed from PUBLIC to PRIVATE
    07-02-2016 Judge HEATHER BRERETON assigned.
    01-11-2019 Judge DIANNA GIBSON assigned.
    01-11-2020 Judge KRISTINE JOHNSON assigned.
    03-29-2021 Commissioner MICHELLE TACK assigned.
    01-22-2024 Judge STEPHEN NELSON assigned.
    06-04-2025 Commissioner RENEE BLOCHER assigned.

  • 4. STATE OF UTAH [REDACTED] vs. MARK H KEEP CASE NUMBER 064902637 / PROTECTIVE ORDERS

    • 20060525
    • News article
    • Utah Court Records

    THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT - SALT LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT
    SALT LAKE COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
    [REDACTED] vs. MARK H KEEP
    CASE NUMBER 064902637 Protective Orders **** PRIVATE ****
    CURRENT ASSIGNED JUDGE
    CHARLES STORMONT
    CURRENT ASSIGNED COMMISSIONER
    KIM M LUHN
    PARTIES
    Petitioner - [REDACTED]
    Respondent - MARK H KEEP
    Represented by: A HOWARD LUNDGREN
    Guardian Ad Litem - GUARDIAN AD LITEM

    PROCEEDINGS
    05-25-2006 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Verified Petition for Protective Order
    05-25-2006 Filed protective order: Ex Parte Protective Order
    Judge JUVENILE JUDGE
    Signed May 25, 2006
    05-25-2006 Judge DENISE P LINDBERG assigned.
    05-25-2006 PROTECTIVE ORDER scheduled on June 12, 2006 at 10:00 AM inTHIRD FLOOR - W32 with Commissioner THOMAS N ARNETT JR
    05-25-2006 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Petition
    06-15-2026 05:51 PM Page 1 of 3
    05-25-2006 Commissioner THOMAS N ARNETT JR assigned.
    05-31-2006 Fee Account created Total Due: 3.50
    05-31-2006 COPY FEE Payment Received: 3.50
    06-08-2006 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Notice of Appearance of Counsel(Rebecca R. Long, for Petitioner)
    06-09-2006 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Affidavit of Mark H. Keep inOpposition To Verified Petition For Protective Order(Respondent)
    06-12-2006 **** PRIVATE **** Filed return: Ex Parte Protective Order onReturn
    06-12-2006 Minute Entry - Minutes for Protective Order
    Commissioner: THOMAS N ARNETT JR
    Clerk: heatherc
    PRESENT
    Petitioner's Attorney: REBECCA R LONG
    Petitioner(s): CRIS WESTERFIELD
    Attorney for the Respondent: A. HOWARD LUNDGREN
    Respondent(s): MARK H KEEP
    Audio
    Tape Number: CD 5-06 Tape Count: 10:53-57:10
    HEARING
    TAPE: CD 5-06 COUNT: 10:53-57:10
    On Record
    TIME: 10:53:33 The parties have entered into a Stipulationas follows:
    1. This case to be DISMISSED
    2. Order to ENTER in case #024905779 DA as follows:
    a. Mutual Restraining Order against harming, harassing,threatening, bothering; Writ of Assistance to enforce
    b. Custody and parent-time pursuant to previous order
    c. Parties only to communicate via email; parties to exchange email addresses within 48 hours
    d. Mutual Restraining Order against current spouses being involved regarding custody and parent-time
    e. Mutual Restraining Order against discussing ongoing disputes in presence of minor children
    f. Parent-time exchange in parties' driveways with no communication between parties
    g. Parties may have direct contact in emergencies; parties to exchange emergency phone numbers
    TIME: 11:56:48 Commissioner approves Stipulation.
    Attorney A. Howard Lundgren to prepare order.
    TIME: 10:57:10 end record
    06-12-2006 Case Disposition is Dismissed
    Disposition Judge is DENISE P LINDBERG
    06-12-2006 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Notice of Lodging (Petitioner)
    06-12-2006 Filed order: Order of Dismissal
    Judge J. DENNIS FREDERICK
    Signed June 12, 2006
    06-12-2006 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Notice of Appearance of Counsel (DianaL. Telfer, GAL)
    06-21-2006 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Withdrawal of Counsel (Joanna B.Sagers, counsel for Petitioner)
    06-29-2006 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel (DianaL. Telfer, GAL)
    07-10-2006 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Withdrawal of Counsel (Rebecca R.
    06-15-2026 05:51 PM Page 2 of
    CASE NUMBER: 064902637 Protective Orders **** PRIVATE ****3
    Long, counsel for Petitioner)
    09-19-2007 Fee Account created Total Due: 13.00
    09-19-2007 COPY FEE Payment Received: 13.00
    01-01-2011 Judge DENO HIMONAS assigned.
    04-01-2012 Note: Case Classification changed from PUBLIC to PRIVATE
    08-17-2012 Judge JAMES BLANCH assigned.
    11-02-2012 Judge ANDREW H STONE assigned.
    12-16-2013 Commissioner KIM M LUHN assigned.
    06-17-2024 Judge CHARLES STORMONT assigned.

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