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Dr. Janet C West MD
Family Practitioner
5279 N Lombard St Portland OR, 97203About
Dr. Janet West is a family practitioner practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. West specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. West possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1977
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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- Dr. Charles Barry Goldberg M.D.8332 Se 13th Ave Portland OR 97202
- Dr. Valerie Wolfe M.D.5050 Ne Hoyt St Portland OR 97213
- Dr. Janet E Patin MD440 NW DIVISION ST GRESHAM OR 97030
- Dr. Michael B. Dansie M.D.2525 Ne 139th St Vancouver WA 98686
- Dr. Brett C Corbett M.D.12442 SW SCHOLLS FERRY RD TIGARD OR 97223
Nearest Hospitals
LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTERl
2801 N GANTENBEIN AVENUE PORTLAND OR 97227LEGACY GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTERl
1015 NW 22ND AVENUE, W121 PORTLAND OR 97210PROVIDENCE ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTERl
9205 SW BARNES ROAD PORTLAND OR 97225LEGACY MOUNT HOOD MEDICAL CENTERl
24800 SE STARK STREET GRESHAM OR 97030PROVIDENCE WILLAMETTE FALLS MEDICAL CENTERl
1500 DIVISION STREET OREGON CITY OR 97045KAISER SUNNYSIDE MEDICAL CENTERl
10180 SE SUNNYSIDE ROAD CLACKAMAS OR 97015