Dr. John E. West, MD, FAAFP, NLA, ABCL, ABFM
Family Practitioner
2295 Henry Clower Blvd Suite 101 Snellville GA, 30078About
Dr. John West is a family practitioner practicing in Snellville, GA. Dr. West specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. West possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1959
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1985
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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Get to know Family Physician Dr. John E. West, who serves patients in Snellville, Georgia.
Dr. West is a considerate family physician with Eastside Primary Care in Snellville, Georgia. It is a part of Eastside Medical Center, which has been a healthcare leader for more than 39 years providing quality care to patients in Gwinnett and surrounding areas.
“Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. In recognition of this commitment, we will strive to deliver high quality, cost-effective healthcare in the communities we serve” according to the mission statement of their website.
A graduate of the Medical College of Georgia, Dr. West went on to complete his internship and residency in family medicine at the same educational venue. Before long, he became board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine, a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties.
A Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP), the doctor is also affiliated with several medical centers in his local area, including Gwinnett Medical Center-Lawrenceville and Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth.
Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.
An authority in his field, Dr. West has been honored with several awards and recognitions, including Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), On-Time Doctor Award (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), and Patients’ Choice Award (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018).
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