Dr. William Joseph Westerkam MD
Pediatrician
320 Harbison Blvd Suite 290 Columbia SC, 29212About
Dr. William Westerkam is a pediatrician practicing in Columbia, SC. Dr. Westerkam is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Westerkam diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Westerkam can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1966
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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