Dr. Jeffrey Westpheling MD
Dr. Westpheling was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and attended Drake University while working full-time as a Des Moines firefighter/paramedic. After earning his BA in biology, he pursued both MD and MPH degrees at the University of Iowa College of Medicine and the University of Iowa College of Public Health. Following his residency, he spent 25 years practicing clinical occupational medicine in eastern Iowa.
He also brings extensive specialized training and hands-on experience in toxicology and environmental medicine. His expertise includes diagnosing and managing disorders resulting from exposure to toxic substances such as lead, chromium, and carbon monoxide, as well as inhalation diseases caused by hazardous mineral dusts like asbestos and silica. Dr. Westpheling applies this deep understanding of occupational and environmental health to his work at Merit Medical.