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Dr. James Westervelt, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Dr. James Westervelt, MD
4.3 (36 Ratings)
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Dr. James Westervelt, MD is a General Surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL.
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Dr. James Westervelt, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Saint Petersburg, FL
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. James Westervelt, MD is a General Surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL.

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Dr. Westervelt graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine. Dr. James Westervelt, MD is a General Surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL and has 38 years experience. Dr. Westervelt currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital. At present, Dr. Westervelt received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. Dr. Westervelt's office accepts new patients. Dr. Westervelt is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingo Oopherectomy
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Sphincterotomy
Stomach Surgery
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 SC Physicians LLC
    601 7th St S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 824-8280
  2. 2 SC Physicians LLC
    601 7th St S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 289-5932

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4.3
Based on 36 Reviews
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Mar 14, 2024
Excellent care through the whole surgery process. Thank you to Dr. Westerveld, the office staff, the OR nurses, and my recovery nurse - all were kind caring professionals. I couldn't have had a better experience.
TT — Mar 14, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

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Medical Education
  • State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

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  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Westervelt, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Westervelt's profile.

Dr. James Westervelt, MD is affiliated with Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Westervelt, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital

    701 6th St S, Saint Petersburg, FL