Dr. James Randolph Westerfield M.D.
Hospitalist
5000 Hennessy Blvd Baton Rouge LA, 70808About
Dr. James Westerfield is a hospitalist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Westerfield specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Westerfield manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Westerfield works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1999
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1999
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Aspiration
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Transient Ischemic Attack (tia)
- Vascular Disease
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