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.

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Quick Facts

  • 51 years of experience
  • Brigham & Womens Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. George Richard Westerman has 2 locations

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

400 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

351 S Patterson AveSanta Barbara, CA 93111

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Thoracic SurgerySurgeryThoracic SurgerySurgery
3.8 
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 , CASanta Barbara , CAWashington , DCSanta 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
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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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