Daniel E. Westerdahl, MD
Portland, OR 97225
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center Heart Transplant and VAD
9427 Southwest Barnes Road, Suite 599, Portland, OR 97225
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About Daniel E. Westerdahl
The thing I enjoy most about being an Advanced Heart Failure cardiologist is working with my patients to build a plan that helps them regain a wonderful quality of life. Hearing about the incredible memories patients are able to make, as a result of that plan in action, fuels the passion behind what I do. Heart failure is not an easy disease to live with, but a personalized comprehensive plan helps patients take control and succeed in its management. The patient, physician, pharmacist, nurse, case managers, coordinators and advanced practice providers are all critical team members.
Beyond managing Advanced Heart Failure, I have a special interest in mechanical circulatory support, heart transplantation and supportive care cardiology. These are all areas at which I have spent additional time training. Additionally, over the 10-year period of medical school, residency and fellowship I developed an interest in using technology and education to help improve patient care. I have spent time developing curriculum using high-fidelity simulation in graduate medical education to improve patient outcomes. Enhancing graduate medical education, focusing on quality improvement and achieving superior patient safety is the ultimate goal of high-fidelity simulation in health care.
The Northwest is where I grew up, and I have always considered it the place I would call home. I moved my family back to the Northwest because I believe it offers my children the type of childhood I found so meaningful.
I want my patients to experience life at its fullest potential. I believe this is only possible by addressing the whole person. Health is not just the physical, it's the psychological, emotional, social and spiritual well-being of an individual. I strive to be a physician that helps each individual maximize their health, and I welcome partnering with patients to achieve all their health goals.
Loma Linda University
2010
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
2013
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
General Cardiology
2016
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Advanced Heart Failure, Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support
2017
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
9427 Southwest Barnes Road, Suite 599
Portland, OR 97225
9427 Southwest Barnes Road, Suite 599
Portland, OR 97225
Providence Portland Medical Center
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
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Dr Westerdhal and staff were great. Thanks to all
Providence Patient
Was my first visit with Dr.Westerdahl after my stay in the hospital. He had all of my records and was very thorough in showing and explaining my heart tests and condition. Felt very comfortable that I was in good hands when I left the appointment.
Providence Patient
Dr. Westerdahl is not only extremely knowledgeable but also excellent with interpersonal skills. He has an individualized and caring approach and the ability to inspire trust and confidence.
Providence Patient
Friendly and competent.
Providence Patient
This doctor very good caring his patients.Very professional and respectful
Providence Patient
The whole, heart clinic doctors and nurses up to this point have been professional and knowledgeable about my care! I was really impressed. Keep up the good work! And thank you for basically saving my life!!!!
Providence Patient