Board-Certified Preventative Medicine Specialist with over 25 years of clinical experience
Dr. Westpheling, MD is an Iowa-based physician with more than 25 years of experience in clinical occupational medicine. A Des Moines native, he earned his medical degree and Master of Public Health at the University of Iowa and brings specialized expertise in occupational and environmental medicine, including toxicology and exposure-related conditions. His background supports clear, objective, and clinically sound Independent Medical Evaluations.
Specializing in Occupational & Environmental Medicine.
Dr. Westpheling conducts IMEs and other medical-legal services for both Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury cases. Each report is grounded in clinical accuracy and clear medical reasoning, helping our clients make informed, defensible decisions.
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Services
- Independent Medical Evaluations
- Impairment Ratings
- Record Reviews
- Causation Opinions
- IME Rebuttals
- And More
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Injury Types
- Burns (electrical, thermal, flame, explosion)
- Motor Vehicle and Industrial Accidents
- Falls, Impacts, Lacerations, Amputations
- Firearm and Acoustic Trauma
- Chemical, Biologic, and Environmental Exposures
- And More
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Broad Industry Experience
- Healthcare
- Construction
- Transportation
- Government
- Law Enforcement
- Education
- Energy
- And More
- Independent Medical Evaluations
- Impairment Ratings
- Record Reviews
- Causation Opinions
- IME Rebuttals
- And More
- Burns (electrical, thermal, flame, explosion)
- Motor Vehicle and Industrial Accidents
- Falls, Impacts, Lacerations, Amputations
- Firearm and Acoustic Trauma
- Chemical, Biologic, and Environmental Exposures
- And More
- Healthcare
- Construction
- Transportation
- Government
- Law Enforcement
- Education
- Energy
- And More
Request an Evaluation or File Review
To schedule an Independent Medical Examination or medical record review with Dr. Westpheling, please contact Merit Medical Evaluations. Our team will assist with case details, record coordination, and scheduling.
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