Karl R. Westenfelder

Karl R. Westenfelder, MD joined Five Valleys Urology in 1998 after graduating from Indiana University School of Medicine and completing his residency at Indiana University Medical Center.

In his free time, Karl enjoys spending time with his family, cycling, skiing, community involvement, and most all outdoor recreation in and around our region.

Special Interests

  • Laraparascopic Robotic Surgery
  • Urologic Oncology
  • Stone Disease
  • General adult and pediatric urology
  • Laparascopic surgery
  • Laser surgery
  • Male & female incontinence
  • Prosthetics

Education

  • Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine (1992)
  • Internship: Indiana University Medical Center (1992–1993)
  • Residency: Indiana University Medical Center (1993–1998)

Professional Memberships

  • American Urologic Association
  • Western Section, American Urologic Association
  • Montana Medical Association
  • Board Certified, American Board of Urology

Medical Staff & Peer Leadership

  • Physicians Leadership Group
    • Community Medical Center (2015 – present)
  • Board of Directors
    • Community Medical Center (2014 – 2016)
  • SPH MEC
    • Saint Patrick Hospital & Health Science Center, Missoula, MT (2003 – 2014)
  • President, Medical Staff
    • Saint Patrick Hospital & Health Science Center, Missoula, MT (2009)
  • Chairman, Department of Surgery
    • Saint Patrick Hospital & Health Science Center, Missoula, MT (2003 – 2005)
  • Chairman, Quality Improvement Committee
    • Saint Patrick Hospital & Health Science Center, Missoula, MT (2005 – 2008)
  • Medical Executive Committee
    • Saint Patrick Hospital & Health Science Center, Missoula, MT (2003 – Present)

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