Donald R. Westerhausen M.D.
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
500 Arcade Ave Suite 400 Elkhart IN, 46514About
Dr. Donald Westerhausen is a cardiologist practicing in Elkhart, IN. Dr. Westerhausen specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Westerhausen also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
University of Minnesota Medical School 1985
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Treatments
- Anemia
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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