Dr. Wendy K. Westfield M.D.
Pediatrician
Uva Medical Associates Of Louisa 575 Industrial Drive Louisa VA, 23093About
Dr. Wendy Westfield is a pediatrician practicing in Louisa, VA. Dr. Westfield is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Westfield diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Westfield can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia Pa 1996
Drexel University College of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Insomnia
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Swelling
- Strep Throat
Dr. Wendy K. Westfield M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Wendy K. Westfield M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Westfield
Recommended Articles
- What Team of Specialists Should I Contact if I Have Meningitis?
As complex as it is, meningitis can sometimes be a threat to life. Treating meningitis can be tricky, hence, it needs a team of medical practitioners to make a diagnosis and offer treatment for the condition. You can call your doctor immediately under the following circumstances:...
- Autism: Why Does Oxytocin Treatment Help Only Some Children?
For parents, treating their children is the most important task possible. However, it can often be immensely confusing when certain treatments and medications are saviors for some children while hardly affecting others. Oxytocin is one of these treatments that has seen a wide range of responses...
- Causes and Treatments of Croup (Barking Cough)
What is a barking cough?The medical term for a barking cough is croup. It is a medical condition that tends to irritate a child's upper airways. It can also be used to describe the inflammation of the larynx and trachea in children. There are a variety of reasons or inflammatory conditions, which...
- Autism Assessments Are Male-Centered: Why?
Gender inequality comes in many forms. While there have been large strides in the right direction over the past couple centuries, there is much work to be done as a society. The medical field has their own gender inequality issues with patients. Historically, all health assessments and measurements...
- Why We Should Not Define Autism in Terms of ‘Deficits’
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication and behavior. It is characterized by challenges with communication, social interaction, and repetitive behaviors. These challenges involve impairments in social reciprocity and in the use of verbal and...
- What Are Roundworms?
What are roundworms?Roundworms are a type of parasitic worms that infect the human intestine. Roundworms may vary and size and have a characteristic long, round body. These parasitic worms can cause a number of health problems in humans. They can enter the human body through the mouth and direct...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Diane E Pappas MD661 University Ln Orange VA 22960
- Dr. Kathleen C Barcia MD115 Jefferson Hwy Louisa VA 23093
- Dr. Rebecca E. Abernathy M.D.661 University Lane Orange VA 22960
- Dr. Katherine Smyth M.D.33 REBECCA DR PALMYRA VA 22963
- Dr. Elizabeth C. Schinstock M.D.661 UNIVERSITY LN STE A ORANGE VA 22960
- Dr. Sarah R. Boggs M.D.661 UNIVERSITY LN STE A ORANGE VA 22960