Dr. Amy M Westcott MD
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR HERSHEY PA, 17033About
Dr. Amy Westcott is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Westcott provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Westcott works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
Education and Training
American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine 2003
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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