Overview
Franklin Westhout is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Pedro, California.
His clinical expertise encompasses Neuralgia, Eyelid Bump, Delirium, and Muscle Spasms.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- STATE MEDICAID
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- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- HMO
- POS
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
940 N Western Ave Ste A, San Pedro, CA 90732
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Franklin Westhout
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Franklin Westhout?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Franklin Westhout by calling their office at 424-450-4710. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Franklin Westhout a top-rated expert for Neuralgia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Franklin Westhout is classified as an Experienced expert for Neuralgia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Franklin Westhout specialize in?
While Dr. Franklin Westhout is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Neuralgia, Eyelid Bump, and Delirium. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Franklin Westhout participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Franklin Westhout has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Neuralgia. You can view a list of Dr. Franklin Westhout's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Franklin Westhout accept my insurance?
Dr. Franklin Westhout accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 424-450-4710 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Westhout isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- DeliriumDr. Westhout isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Westhout isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP)Dr. Westhout isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP).
- Muscle SpasmsDr. Westhout isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Spasms.
- NeuralgiaDr. Westhout isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.