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Dr. Dany Westerband, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Rockville, MD

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Westerband, Trauma Surgeon in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Dany Westerband, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Rockville, MD. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Westerband completed his residency at Howard University Hospital. Dr. Westerband is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Westerband’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Westerband’s office at (301) 984-3700.

    Where did Dr. Westerband go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Howard University Hospital

    • Medical School: Faculte De Medecine Et De Pharmacie, Universite D',Etat D',Haiti | School Of Medicine State University Of Haiti

    Is Dr. Westerband board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Dany Westerband, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Westerband speak?

    Dr. Westerband and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Westerband typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Westerband diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Westerband. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Collapsed Lung
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Traumatic Air in Chest
    • Traumatic Pneumothorax
    • Injured Collapsed Lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Westerband typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Dany Westerband may include:

    Please contact Dr. Westerband's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Westerband accept my insurance?

    Dr. Westerband accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 984-3700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Westerband accept in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Westerband in Rockville, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Johns Hopkins Health System

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Westerband's office located?

    G100

    11119 Rockville Pike Ste G100

    Rockville, MD 20852

    (301) 984-3700

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    What is Dr. Westerband's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Westerband's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639247836.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Westerband?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Westerband

    What is Dr. Dany Westerband's specialty?

    Dr. Westerband is a Trauma Surgeon near Rockville, MD.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is Dr. Dany Westerband affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Westerband is affiliated with Suburban Hospital, Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Trauma Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Dany Westerband accepting new patients in Rockville, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Dany Westerband is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dany Westerband offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Westerband's office at (301) 984-3700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Dany Westerband?

    Please contact Dr. Westerband's office at (301) 984-3700 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Westerband's office located?

    Dr. Westerband's office is located in Rockville, MD.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Dany Westerband have?

    Dr. Dany Westerband is certified by the American Board of Surgery.