Summary

Dr. James West is an internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. With 36 years of experience in internal medicine, he has built extensive expertise in caring for adult patients with a wide range of health conditions. Dr. West speaks multiple languages including Spanish, German, English, and Vietnamese, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. West practices at locations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, including The Baton Rouge Clinic and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, and maintains affiliations with Springhill Medical Center. He specializes in managing high cholesterol and high blood pressure, conditions that affect millions of adults. His practice includes performing routine blood work such as complete blood counts and lipid panels to monitor patient health. Patients have given Dr. West an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 36 years of experience
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, German, English, Vietnamese
  • University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James David West has 2 locations

The Baton Rouge Clinic

7373 Perkins RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. James David West, MDDr. Lawrence D. Counts, MDDr. Ralph Leon MclauryDr. Bruce Lee Whitaker
Internal MedicineInternal MedicinePreventative MedicineCritical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients
4.5 
36 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 59 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, German, English, Vietnamese Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Baton Rouge , LASHREVEPORT , LAPLAQUEMINE , LABaton Rouge , LA
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine Med School: Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James David West

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana - POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Peoples Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • United American
  • United American - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James David West has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James David West has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated in 1990

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. James West accepting new patients?
Dr. James West is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. James West's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. James West accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James West accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. James West accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. James West has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. James West speak?
Dr. James West speaks Spanish, German, English, and Vietnamese.
Which hospitals is Dr. James West affiliated with?
Dr. James West is affiliated with Springhill Medical Center.

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