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Dr. James Westervelt, MD

Dr. James Westervelt, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Westervelt, MD is a general surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital and Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Practice

601 7th St S Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

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Dr. Westervelt's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Westervelt

4.2

37 ratings, 20 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 21, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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TT – Mar 14, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
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Jan 18, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Shawn A – Dec 20, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
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George – Nov 25, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joyelle Ruff – Feb 20, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marc Handelsman – Jun 18, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jul 16, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Apr 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Chad Stelzle in St. Petersburg , FL – Aug 13, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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D.Moore in Largo, FL – Jul 27, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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F. Herrera in RIVERVIEW – Jun 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Port Richey, FL – Apr 25, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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cedo Tomas in Clearwater, FL – Apr 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Pinellas Park, FL – Mar 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Carole Johnson in St Petersburg, FL – Feb 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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St Petersburg, FL – Apr 05, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Heather in St Petersburg, FL – Mar 11, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 people found this helpful
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Too trusting! in Florida – Feb 13, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Green Cove Springs, FL – Jan 30, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Surgical Care In An Environment Of Compassion.

biography

Dr. James Westervelt, M.D., FACS, earned his medical degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY in 1986. His residency at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, NY as Chief Resident. He completed his fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive...read more
  • General Surgery

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  • State University Of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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SC Physicians LLC601 7th St S Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
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