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Dr. James West, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 61
Dr. James West, MD
5.0 (146 Ratings)

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Dr. James West, MD is an Internist in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Dr. James West, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 61
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James West, MD is an Internist in Baton Rouge, LA.

About

Dr. West graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1990 and completed a residency at Earl K Long Medical Center.Dr. James West, MD is an Internist in Baton Rouge, LA and has 34 years experience. Dr. West currently practices at The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC and are affiliated with Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Dr. West has experience treating conditions like Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. West received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 146 times. Dr. West's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. West is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Dehydration
Fever
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Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Essential Tremor
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pericardial Disease
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Stones
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Diabetes Counseling

Insurance Accepted

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  • Veteran Health Services
  • United Healthcare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • Humana
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Aetna
  • Sterling
  • Verity Healthnet
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
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  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.
    7373 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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    Monday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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5.0
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1 Star (1)

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Oct 30, 2024
Dr West is very attentive and asks all the right questions making sure I am keeping up with all my necessary test
— Oct 30, 2024
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Earl K Long Medical Center
    1995
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James West, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. West's profile.

Dr. West frequently treats the following conditions: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James West, MD is affiliated with Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James West, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA

  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA