Paul G. Westling, MD
My specialties:
- Family medicine
Not accepting new patients in this area.
Professional interests:
- Sports Medicine
- Preventive Medicine
- Wellness
- Virtual visits
I am a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. My professional interests include sports medicine, preventive medicine and wellness. I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
Hometown: Moundsview, MN
Best part of my work: The connection with patients and the team concept (patient and doctor) of improving their health.
Why I became a physician: I've always wanted to help people feel their best.
What I tell my friends and family: Healthy lifestyle creates happier, healthier patients. Exercise is nature's best medicine.
How I spend my free time: Golfing, fishing, traveling and spending time with my wife and two college-age children.
What patients say about me: Patients think I am a good listener, compassionate and caring. People are comfortable talking to me about anything.
Favorite health tip: Healthy lifestyle creates healthy patients.
Practice philosophy: Preventive care.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Personal interests
- Family activities
- Fishing
- Golf
- Running
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota Medical School
Memberships
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
Residencies
- University of Minnesota
Fellowships
- Methodist Hospital
Years of experience
- 32
Hospital affiliations
- Mercy Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)