Dr. Burton West MD
Hospitalist
990 Oak Ridge Tpke Oak Ridge TN, 37830About
Dr. Burton West is a hospitalist practicing in Oak Ridge, TN. Dr. West specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. West manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. West works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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