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Dr. Donald Westerhausen Jr, MD

Dr. Donald Westerhausen Jr, MD

Cardiology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Donald Westerhausen Jr, MD is a cardiologist in South Bend, IN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / TWIN CITIES CAMPUS in 1985. He is affiliated with Memorial Hospital of South Bend. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (16 reviews)

The South Bend Clinic

211 N Eddy St South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 234-8161

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Westerhausen Jr is affiliated with Memorial Hospital of South Bend South Bend, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Westerhausen Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Westerhausen Jr specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine & Interventional Cardiology. • See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Westerhausen Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Westerhausen Jr

3.5

16 ratings, 10 with a written review
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4 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jan 04, 2025
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Larry G Evenson – May 06, 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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 21, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Rollie Bunn – Mar 21, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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Alive and doing well! – Dec 10, 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
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 31, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elkhart , IN – Sep 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Tina Williams in Elkhart, IN – Dec 02, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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sad family in Elkhart, IN – Dec 01, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
14 people found this helpful
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C Brown in Granger, IN – Apr 28, 2016
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About Me

biography

Donald Jr. Westerhausen, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease with The South Bend Clinic, seeing patients in South Bend.

  • Cardiology

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  • Parkland Health And Hospital System

    Internship Hospital

  • Parkland Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1988

  • Barnes Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1988

  • University Of Minnesota / Twin Cities Campus

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Interventional Cardiology
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Dr. Westerhausen Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    The South Bend Clinic

    The South Bend Clinic211 N Eddy St South Bend, IN 46617
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Memorial Hospital of South Bend

      615 N Michigan St
      South Bend, IN 46601
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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