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Summary
Dr. George Westerman is a thoracic surgeon who has dedicated over five decades to surgical care. He earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Brigham & Women's Hospital. With 51 years of experience in thoracic surgery, Dr. Westerman brings extensive knowledge to the treatment of chest, lung, and heart conditions.
Dr. Westerman practices at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and is affiliated with Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California. His long career in thoracic surgery has given him deep expertise in complex surgical procedures involving the chest cavity. Patients benefit from his decades of experience in managing conditions that require specialized surgical intervention.
Dr. Westerman practices at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and is affiliated with Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California. His long career in thoracic surgery has given him deep expertise in complex surgical procedures involving the chest cavity. Patients benefit from his decades of experience in managing conditions that require specialized surgical intervention.
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Quick Facts
- 51 years of experience
- Brigham & Womens Hospital
- 1 specialty
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
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| Dr. George Richard Westerman, MD | Dr. Floyd John Lewis, MD | Dr. Sydney Striff | Dr. Peter Lynn Baay, MD |
| Thoracic Surgery | Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Surgery |
| 51 Years of Experience | 85 Years of Experience | 36 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | |||
| Santa Barbara , CA | Santa Barbara , CA | Washington , DC | Santa Barbara , CA |
| Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine | Med School: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities | Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. George Richard Westerman has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
51 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Brigham & Womens Hospital
Medical School
Case Western Reserve University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1975
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- Dr. George Westerman's office is located at 400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105.
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