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John Westfall, MD, Family Medicine, Bethesda, MD

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Family Medicine Bethesda, MD

Healthcare Research and Healthcare Policy, Rural Health

Professor, Family Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine

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  • Office

    Independent Contractor -
    Primary Care Research
    Bethesda, MD 20814

Education & Training

  • University of Colorado (University Hospital)
    University of Colorado (University Hospital)Residency, Family Medicine, 1992 - 1995
  • University of Kansas Graduate School
    University of Kansas Graduate SchoolM.P.H., 1988 - 1993
  • University of Kansas (Wichita)
    University of Kansas (Wichita)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1992
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineClass of 1991
  • Sterling College - Kansas
    Sterling College - KansasB.A., Peace Studies, Magna Cum Laude, 1981 - 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1992 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2020 - 2023
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2017 - 2021
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Award of Excellence in PBRN Research SNOCAP Annual Convocation, 2017
  • President's Award NAPCRG, 2014
  • Advocate Award Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2014
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Site of Care for COVID-19-Like Respiratory Illnesses  
    John Westfall, MD, Journal of The American Board of Family Medicine
  • Uniting Public Health and Primary Care for Healthy Communities in the COVID-19 Era and Beyond  
    John Westfall, MD, Journal of The American Board of Family Medicine
  • Recruiting, Educating, and Taking Primary Care to Rural Communities  
    John Westfall, MD, Annals of Family Medicine
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Kerr White, Folsom, and Cold Spotting: Linking the exam room and public health
    Westfall JM, Advancing Upstream Prevention by Leveraging Existing Approaches. Improving Community Health - Linking Public Health and Healthcare System to Prevent Chronic Disease, Sacramento, CA, 1/27/2018
  • Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder. IT MATTTRs
    Jarrell L, Sutter C, Westfall JM, Santa Clara County Community Health Partners, 1/26/2018
  • Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder. IT MATTTRs
    Westfall JM, Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, SCVMC, San Jose, CA, 1/20/2018
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Other

  • How Can Health Systems Address the Social Determinants of Health? 
    Westfall JM
    1/1/2019
  • Improving Your Lab Testing Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Rapid Cycle Patient Safety and Quality Improvement 
    Westfall JM. Fernald DH, Ferrarone P, Gritz RM, Holtrop JS, Kwan BM, Loskutova N, Nease DE, Staton EW
    Rockville, MD - 1/1/2017
  • East of Last Chance: Finding Research Paradise on the High Plains 
    Westfall JM
    1/16/2016
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Press Mentions

  • Primary Care Docs Are Key to Accelerating the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout: Study
    Primary Care Docs Are Key to Accelerating the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout: StudyFebruary 2nd, 2021
  • Time to Invest in Primary Care Research—Commentary on Findings from an Independent Congressionally Mandated Study
    Time to Invest in Primary Care Research—Commentary on Findings from an Independent Congressionally Mandated StudyJanuary 21st, 2021
  • Time to Invest in Primary Care Research—Commentary on Findings from an Independent Congressionally Mandated Study
    Time to Invest in Primary Care Research—Commentary on Findings from an Independent Congressionally Mandated StudyJanuary 21st, 2021
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Professional Memberships