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Dr. Christal West, MD

Family Medicine* Age 60
Dr. Christal West, MD
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Dr. Christal West, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Valparaiso, IN.
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Dr. Christal West, MD

Family Medicine* Age 60
Valparaiso, IN
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Christal West, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Valparaiso, IN.

About

Dr. West graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Christal West, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Valparaiso, IN and has 34 years experience. Dr. West currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northwest Health-Porter. At present, Dr. West received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. West's office accepts new patients. Dr. West also speaks Spanish. Dr. West is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Adenomyosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Breech Position
Cellulitis
Cervical Polyps
Cervicitis
Chest Pain
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Dyslipidemia
Ectopic Pregnancy
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Endometriosis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fallopian Tube Disorders
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genital Herpes
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
Heart Disease
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
High Risk Pregnancy
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertension Complicating Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum
Hypokalemia
Hypothyroidism
Insomnia
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Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Itchy Skin
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Maternal Anemia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Menstrual Migraine
Migraine
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Miscarriages
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Noninflammatory Cervical Disorders
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Ovarian Cysts
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Perimenopause
Placenta Previa
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyuria
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Preeclampsia
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sickle Cell Disease
Symptomatic Menopause
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Uterine Cancer
Uterine Fibroids
Uterine Prolapse
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Yeast Infections
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Amniocentesis
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
C-Section
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Circumcision
Colpopexy
Colpopexy with Robotic Assist
Colposcopy
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Fetal Ultrasound
First Trimester Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Hysteroscopy
Immunization Administration
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Infertility Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Nuchal Translucency Screening
Oophorectomy
Open Hysterectomy
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Phenylketonuria Screening
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Non-Stress Test
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • WellCare PPO
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  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
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    Curative EPO
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    Preferred PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Northwest Health-Porter
    85 E US Highway 6, Valparaiso, IN 46383
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (864) 908-3530
  2. 2 Swedish Covenant Health
    5145 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 989-3834
  3. 3 Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
    20201 Crawford Ave, Olympia Fields, IL 60461
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 679-2160
  4. 4 Franciscan Health Nephrology Olympia Fields
    3700 W 203rd St Ste 201, Olympia Fields, IL 60461
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 679-2880

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4.2
Based on 13 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Cook Co Hospital
    1991
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christal West, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. West's profile.

Dr. Christal West, MD is affiliated with Northwest Health-Porter.

Yes, Dr. Christal West, MD holds board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwest Health-Porter

    85 E US Highway 6, Valparaiso, IN