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Dr. Douglas Westveer, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (1975)

Professional interests include: pain, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and more.

95 Sea Island Parkway Suite 102
Beaufort, SC 29907

(843) 682-2800

Dr. Douglas Westveer, MD is a cardiologist in Beaufort, SC specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1975 and has 49 years of experience. Dr. Douglas Westveer, MD is affiliated with HILTON HEAD REGIONAL PHYSICIAN NETWORK LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

95 Sea Island Parkway Suite 102
Beaufort, SC 29907

Address:

75 Baylor Drive Suite 155
Bluffton, SC 29910

Address:

8 Okatie Center Boulevard South Suite 101
Okatie, SC 29909

Address:

8 HOSPITAL CENTER BOULEVARD SUITE 130
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

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Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

doctor visit	1038
hospital care	745
inpatient care	745
tilt table test	39

**Gender**
Male	1549
Female	1870

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3090
Black	87
Hispanic	0
Asian	96
Other	95
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1078
From 75 to 84	1198
85 and over	832
Less than 65	311

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	43
Dementia	22
Cancer	16

doctor visit	863
hospital care	389
inpatient care	389

**Gender**
Male	735
Female	847

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1450
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	36
Other	51
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	485
From 75 to 84	538
85 and over	392
Less than 65	167

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	44
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

cardiac procedures	165
doctor visit	973
hospital care	346
implant surgery	21
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	11
inpatient care	346
minimally invasive procedures	21
stress testing	12
tilt table test	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	132

**Gender**
Male	856
Female	734

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1490
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	498
From 75 to 84	622
85 and over	392
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	46
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

ambulatory monitoring	11
cardiac procedures	270
doctor visit	993
hospital care	410
implant surgery	10
inpatient care	410
minimally invasive procedures	10
stress testing	10
tilt table test	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	250

**Gender**
Male	486
Female	453

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	871
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	351
85 and over	230
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	44
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	384
cardioversion	18
doctor visit	607
hospital care	457
implant surgery	36
inpatient care	457
minimally invasive procedures	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	350

**Gender**
Male	389
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	674
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	289
85 and over	186
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

cardiac procedures	499
cardioversion	23
doctor visit	786
hospital care	475
implant surgery	54
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	14
inpatient care	475
minimally invasive procedures	54
stress testing	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	447

**Gender**
Male	400
Female	341

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	695
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	190
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

ambulatory monitoring	13
cardiac procedures	365
cardioversion	23
doctor visit	907
hospital care	408
implant surgery	27
inpatient care	408
minimally invasive procedures	27
stress testing	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	326

**Gender**
Male	401
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	683
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	291
85 and over	172
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	24
Cancer	16

cardiac procedures	194
cardioversion	15
doctor visit	842
hospital care	148
implant surgery	19
inpatient care	148
minimally invasive procedures	19
stress testing	9
ultrasound (sonogram)	177

**Gender**
Male	317
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	555
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	253
85 and over	134
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	885
cardioversion	49
doctor visit	2450
hospital care	385
implant surgery	9
inpatient care	385
minimally invasive procedures	9
stress testing	101
ultrasound (sonogram)	878

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Westveer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Douglas Westveer, MD treated as a cardiologist in Beaufort, SC were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

ambulatory monitoring	12
cardiac procedures	398
cardioversion	25
doctor visit	1053
hospital care	418
implant surgery	26
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	12
inpatient care	418
minimally invasive procedures	26
stress testing	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	366

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Westveer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	513
Female	519

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	31
Asian / Pacific Islander	13
Non-Hispanic White	950
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	20

**Age**
75 to 84	383
85 and over	252
Less than 65	65
65 to 74	331

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Westveer, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas Westveer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	32
Cancer	12
Dementia	15

Education & Training

Dr. Douglas Westveer, MD graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1975. He has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (1975)

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Douglas Westveer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HILTON HEAD REGIONAL PHYSICIAN NETWORK LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Douglas Westveer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$4,386 Micra $723	Visia AF $218	Azure $193	Reveal LINQ $191	Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy - CRT $184	Other $2,877
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,745 TACHY GENERATOR $677	Brady Generator $483	WATCHMAN Access System $265	Tachy System $159	WATCHMAN $85	Other $76
Medtronic, Inc.	$522 Micra $304	Reveal LINQ $136	COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN $33	LINQ II $18	AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN $17	Other $15
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$309 ELIQUIS $309
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$271 XARELTO $271
Other	$1,262 ENTRESTO $149	Repatha $140	NORTHERA $116	Acticor $94	LifeVest $87	Other $675

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,173
Travel and Lodging	$2,322

Research Payments

Dr. Douglas Westveer, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $89,430.

Biography

Dr. Douglas Westveer is an adult cardiology specialist. He is especially interested in pain, heart failure, and coronary artery disease. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Westveer is currently accepting new patients at his office in Hilton Head Island, SC. He is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.

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