Dr. Eric Westerman, DO
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Dr. Eric Westerman, DO is a rheumatologist in Englewood, CO. Dr. Westerman has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA HealthONE SKY Ridge and HCA HealthONE Swedish. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.5 Star Rating
Based on 54 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (54 reviews)
Locations
Colorado Arthritis Center
Dr. Westerman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Westerman's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Westerman
4.5
54 ratings, 20 with a written review
| 5 star | 81% | 81% |
| 4 star | 6% | 6% |
| 3 star | 4% | 4% |
| 2 star | 2% | 2% |
| 1 star | 7% | 7% |
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Best rheumatologist ever!
What went well
- I felt respected
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
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DenverGal – Jan 24, 2025
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Excellent ,thorough evaluation
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Patrick Horan – Feb 02, 2024
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Best RA doctor I've ever seen.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- 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
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Dec 19, 2023
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Excellent communicator and listener.
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Kat Kalkofen – Aug 15, 2023
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Outstanding!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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John M. – Nov 15, 2022
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My daughter and I are patients of Dr. Westerman. She suffered from intractable abdominal pain for 7 years. She frequently went to the emergency room. She was treated by several G.I. specialists, none of whom could find the root of her problem. Dr. Westerman advised her that her problem could be in her cardiovascular system. She followed this up and, because of Dr. Westerman's interest and skill in evaluating her case, she saw a specialist and had auto-transplant kidney surgery. Her abdominal pain is now in the past. Dr. Westerman has made a huge difference in the happiness of our family. He is caring and interested in his patients. He gives you the time necessary to ask questions. We are forever indebted to Dr. Westerman for his excellent care.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- 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
1 other person found this helpful
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James Vandello – Jan 09, 2022
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Dr. Westerman has taken care of me for almost a decade. I appreciate his honesty and he truly cares if you're doing well or not. Great sense of humor and easy to communicate with. I can truly say exactly how I'm feeling without any fear of being judged. I appreciate him and all he has done for me!
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Office environment
2 others found this helpful
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Deanna S. – May 16, 2021
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Dr Westerman is great. what is impressive is that just talking to him he notices things that most doctors will miss. He's attentive and intuitive
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- 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
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Steve B – Mar 09, 2021
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I have been going to Dr Westerman dice late 2006, or early 2007. He is a great rheumatologist and very compassionate doctor. Willing to go above normal status quo to provide quality and knowledgeable personalized individual care. Would never consider changing Rheumatologist j
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- 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
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Monte Hickman – Feb 14, 2021
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I have been seeing Dr Westernan since 1995. I moved 100 miles south and I still see him. He is the BEST doctor I HAVE ever had. I will continue to see him. He listens to me. He doesn’t prescribe drugs that make me sick - if I tell him I don’t like something, we try something else. I’ve been in RA remission For a number of years. I have total faith in him...
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Cindy C – Dec 18, 2019
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I am a long-time patient and admire his ability to ask all the right questions to provide the best care and support. The staff is very busy but they are responsive and always return calls.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Dutch – Sep 21, 2019
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Here is the gist: this doctor is the real deal. He is down to earth, he is empathetic and he knows exactly how to treat someone and when to treat something (which can be half the battle). I have been going to Dr. Westerman for years, and something that I admire more than anything about Dr. Westerman is his integrity to make sure that I am taken care of in the right way. He is an excellent doctor and I personally owe him a great deal for not only diagnosing multiple issues, but also treating them
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- 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
8 others found this helpful
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Hannah L. in Denver, CO – Jul 06, 2018
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When I was first diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, this doctor out me on Lyrica. When the recommended dose didn't work, he doubled the dose without seeing me, and I had a major allergic reaction due to the unsafe increase.
What went well
- Office environment
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Centennial, CO. – Apr 24, 2018
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The worst doctor EVER! If you notice the difficulty getting a human when you try to hire this doctor/practice, BELIEVE IT and RUN! It GETS WORSE when you're a patient! This doctor is also rude and misinformed. My advice: FIND A DIFFERENT DOCTOR FAST! I would be TERRIFIED of allowing this practice to give me a med injection/infusion and having to trust them to revive me...RUN!
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Office environment
- 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
4 others found this helpful
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Mar 22, 2018
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Dr. Westerman was my 4th try at finding a good rheumatologist and I am not usually picky but others I'd seen left a lot to be desired in terms of either bedside manner, listening to their patients, reasonable scheduling, knowledge, nice front office and nurse, and/or being open to alternatives depending on the patient's other health needs. Dr. Westerman scores 5 stars on all of these and I have definitely found my rheumatologist to stay with for the long haul (I've seen him about 9 months now)!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Carol in Lone Tree, CO – Mar 07, 2018
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The staff and way Dr Westerman runs his practice is incredibly unprofessional. I was a patient of Dr Westerman and wanted to schedule an appointment. The staff told me I could no longer see Dr Westerman because of a $120 bill I knew nothing about that was sent to collections. I was in excruciating pain and did not know what to do or where to turn. I ended up finding another Rheumatologist that is amazing. Dr Westerman does not care about his patients well being. All he cares about is money.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- 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
5 others found this helpful
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Littleton, CO – Sep 20, 2017
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He has help me a lot with my arthritis problems and he is a very good and nice doctor! I would recommend him
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
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Margaret Marshall in Broomfield, Co – Apr 24, 2017
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Excellent Doctor. Really cares for patients. Doesn't push pills. Open to alternative ideas.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- 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
3 others found this helpful
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Cara in Thornton, CO – Jun 22, 2016
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I have been going to Dr Westerman for over 13 years now. He diagnosed me with RA. Together we have tried every imaginable drug out there and some twice. He always works with me and isn't afraid to try new things or ask other doctors. He is a wonderful caring man. He is also very punctual. You never wait around his office for hours waiting to see him. If there is a problem with the staff or billing anything he is always there to make sure it's taken care of. Love him!!!!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- 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
7 others found this helpful
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Tracy in Castle Rock, CO – Apr 22, 2016
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To MANAGEMENT: Tried making an appointment with Joni today. After being put on hold for 8 minutes and then being shamed and ridiculed for my office not sending over my records, I asked what I could do. Told her I am in a lot of pain and really nervous about what is going on. She said there is nothing until April and basically told me to go somewhere else. After expressing my frustration with her attitude and tone she saidThat is just my voice. You should be embarrassed to have her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
10 others found this helpful
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Amy in Highlands Ranch, CO – Jan 28, 2016
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Dr. Eric Westerman, DO is a rheumatologist in Englewood, CO. Dr. Westerman has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA HealthONE SKY Ridge and HCA HealthONE Swedish. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.Rheumatology
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