Pancreas Team
Justin D. Westervelt, MD
Nephrologist
Credentials:
- Bachelor of Science-Preprofessional Studies 1997-2001:
- University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN
- Doctor of Medicine 2002-2006:
- Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans, LA
- Internal Medicine Residency Program 2006-2009:
- Duke University Medical Center Durham, NC
- Nephrology Fellowship:
- Duke University Medical Center, 2009-2011
Awards & Honors
- Student Affairs Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Notre Dame Residential Life Mission
University of Notre Dame 2001
In recognition of the senior who demonstrates a commitment toward "promoting the academic, spiritual, emotional, and social growth" of students of the University
- Arthur Gottlieb Award
Tulane University 2004
Exceptional performance in Medical Immunology
- Gold Humanism Honor Society
Tulane University 2005
In recognition of "exemplary service to others, integrity, clinical excellence, and compassionate and respectful relationships with patients, families, and colleagues"
- Excellence in Rheumatology
Tulane University 2006
- Alpha Omega Alpha 2006
Professional Organization Membership:
- Member of American Society of Nephrology, and Member of American Society of Transplantation
Publications:
- Westervelt JD, Alexander BD, Costa SF, Miller SE, Howell DN, Smith SR. Detection of BK Polyomavirus after Kidney Transplantation: A Comparison of Urine Electrom Microscopy with Plasma Polymerase Chain Reaction. Clin Transplant 2013 Jan; 27(1): E42-8.
- Westervelt JD, Foster K, Mandalapu P, Miles, CD. Renal Allograft Pyelonephritis and Fungemia Due to Candida Krusei. Submitted to Kidney International, January 2013.
Presentations:
- Sia JP, Westervelt JD, Lyden LR, Miles CD. Effect of Prophylaxis Duration on the Incidence of CMV. Viremia and Hospitalization Rates in D+/R-Kidney Transplant Recipients. American Transplant Congress, Seattle, WA, May 2013.
