Dr. James Randolph Westerfield M.D.?
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Dr. James Randolph Westerfield M.D.

Hospitalist

4/5(4)
5000 Hennessy Blvd Baton Rouge LA, 70808
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. James Westerfield is a hospitalist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Westerfield specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Westerfield manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Westerfield 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.

Education and Training

Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1999

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1999

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 19 years of experience

Treatments

  • Heart Disease
  • Stroke
  • Aspiration
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Transient Ischemic Attack (tia)
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. James Randolph Westerfield M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 5000 Hennessy Blvd

5000 Hennessy Blvd -
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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New patients: 225-765-6320, 225-765-4050
Fax: 225-765-4046, 225-765-6322

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Patient Experience with Dr. Westerfield


4.0

Based on 4 reviews

Dr. James Randolph Westerfield M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Hospitalist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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