A Specialist in Internal Medicine Caring for Hospitalized Patients
As a hospitalist, Benjamin Westerhoff, DO, coordinates a patient’s care with their providers and specialists to ensure they receive high-quality health care during a hospital stay.
Dr. Westerhoff focuses on the treatment of adults requiring hospitalization for conditions such as heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or infections.
The services he offers include:
- Diagnosing and treating common illnesses
- Obtaining a patient’s medical history
- Ordering and interpreting lab and diagnostic tests
- Performing physical examinations
- Prescribing medications
- Providing health education and counseling
- Providing preventive care in partnership with a physician
Speaks: English