Overview
James West is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Dr. West is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Pulmonary Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Hypothyroidism.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 156 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
7373 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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. James West
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James West?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James West by calling their office at 225-765-6565. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James West a top-rated expert for Hypertension?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James West is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hypertension, 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. James West specialize in?
While Dr. James West is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hypertension, Pulmonary Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. James West participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James West has published 156 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. James West's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James West accept my insurance?
Dr. James West accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 225-765-6565 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- HypertensionDr. West isDistinguished. Learn about Hypertension.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. West isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Advanced
- AnemiaDr. West isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. West isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Familial HypertensionDr. West isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- High CholesterolDr. West isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypercalcemiaDr. West isAdvanced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. West isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Alopecia AreataDr. West isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- AmebiasisDr. West isExperienced. Learn about Amebiasis.
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)