DavidN.WestfallMD

Family Medicine • Gainesville, GA

Georgia District 2 Public Health Director

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Office
1290 Athens St
Gainesville, GA 30507
Phone+1 770-531-5641

Fax+1 770-531-6035

Education & Training

Rollins School of Public Health, Emory UniversityMPH, Prevention, Honor Society, 2007 - 2009
Emory UniversityMPH, 2007 - 2009
VCU/Riverside Regional Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 1972 - 1975
VCU/Riverside Regional Medical CenterInternship, Family Medicine, 1972 - 1973
University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 1972
University of FloridaBA, 1966 - 1968
Davidson CollegeNo Degree, 1964 - 1966

Certifications & Licensure

GA State Medical License 1973 - 2025
FL State Medical License 1975 - 1989
American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Outstanding Adjunct Professor Award Rollins School of Public Health, 2013
Distinguished Achievement Award Rollins School of Public Health, 2013
Robbie McCormac Volunteer Service Award Elachee Nature Science Center, 2013
Robbie McCormac Volunteer Service Award Elachee Nature Center, 2013
Distinguished Achievement Award Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, 2013
Sam Poole Volunteer Award Good News Clinics, 2009
Sam Poole Volunteer Award Good News Clinic, 2009
President's Award for Outstanding Service Northeast Georgia Health System, 2008
President’s Award for Outstanding Servicee Northeast Georgia Health System, 2008
Delta Omega Honor Society Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 2007
Voted the Outstanding Clinical Instructor by the residents U.S. Navy at the Naval Aerospace and Regional Medical Center, 1978
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

13 citations
α-ketoisocaproic acid inhibition of pyruvate and α-ketoglutarate oxidative decarboxylation in rat liver slices
Joe A. Bowden, Eric P. Brestel, Winston T. Cope, Claire L. Mc Arthur, David N. Westfall
Biochemical Medicine. 1970-08-01

Journal Articles

“Alpha-Ketoisocaproic Acid Inhibition of Pyruvate and Alpha-Ketogluterate Oxidative Decarboxylation in Rat Liver Slices”
Westfall DN, Biochemical Medicine, 8/1/1970

Abstracts/Posters

“Coding Outpatient-Physician Interactions in a Military Family Practice Clinic”
Westfall DN, Armed Forces Chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians, 1/1/1977

Other

“Managing Medical Conditions and Medications for Long Distance Riders”
Westfall DN, Iron Butt Magazine (Dedicated to the sport of Safe Long-Distance Riding)
1/1/2013
"Leg Cramps: Prevention and Management”
Westfall DN, Iron Butt Magazine (Dedicated to the Sport of Safe Long-Distance Riding)
1/1/2012
"Don’t Leave First Aid until Last”
Westfall DN, BMW Owners News
4/1/2011
“First Aid Kits for Long Distance Riders”
Westfall DN, Iron Butt Magazine (Dedicated to the Sport of Safe Long-Distance Riding)
1/1/2011
“Diabetes Mellitus Among the Florida Seminoles”
Westfall DN, HSHMA Health Reports
11/1/1971
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Press Mentions

State Appoints New District Health OfficialNovember 30th, 2016

Other Languages

Spanish