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Dr. James Westervelt, MD

General Surgery* Age 68
Dr. James Westervelt, MD
4.3 (36 Ratings)
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Dr. James Westervelt, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Saint Petersburg, FL.
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Dr. James Westervelt, MD

General Surgery* Age 68
Saint Petersburg, FL
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. James Westervelt, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Saint Petersburg, FL.

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

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Appendicitis
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
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Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
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Gallbladder Cancer
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Gastroparesis
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Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Oral or Facial Cleft
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
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Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Bunion Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Testicular Lesion
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
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
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Stomach Surgery
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Sc Physicians LLC
    601 7th St S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
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4.3
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1 Star (6)

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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

Education

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

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • 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 Bayfront Health Saint Petersburg.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bayfront Health Saint Petersburg

    701 6th St S, Saint Petersburg, FL