Dr. Justin David Westervelt M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
988102 Nebraska Medical Ctr Omaha NE, 68198About
Dr. Justin Westervelt is a nephrologist practicing in Omaha, NE. Dr. Westervelt specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Westervelt most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Tulane University of Louisiana 2006
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2009
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Acidosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Bk Virus And More
Fellowships
- Duke University Medical Center 2011
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