Deborah Westergaard, MD
Deborah Westergaard, MD, is a physician at Regen Experts in Dallas and Plano, double board-certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. She brings 30+ years of experience in anesthesiology and image-guided procedures to the evaluation of spine, joint, tendon and ligament pain.
Her current focus is non-operative joint preservation and interventional orthobiologics. She personally reviews imaging, examines patients, and explains which options may fit their diagnosis and goals.
Care begins with understanding your symptoms, the structures involved, and the activities you want to preserve.
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Training and board certification
Medical degree: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport.
Anesthesiology residency: UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.
Pain Medicine fellowship: ACGME-accredited fellowship at Texas Tech University, with training under Drs. Gabor Racz, Prithvi Raj, and Miles Day.
Board certifications: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, American Board of Anesthesiology.
Orthobiologic education: Completed courses through the Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation, building on her interventional spine and joint training.
30+ years of procedural experience
Dr. Westergaard brings 30+ years of experience in anesthesiology and image-guided procedures to her work at Regen Experts. Her current practice focuses on non-operative joint preservation, spine care, and autologous orthobiologics: treatments using a patient’s own platelets or bone marrow concentrate.
She evaluates knee, hip, shoulder, back and neck pain, as well as selected tendon, ligament and other musculoskeletal conditions. Her goal is to help each patient understand the diagnosis and make an informed decision about treatment.
A careful evaluation comes first
Your visit includes a discussion of symptoms, function, prior treatment and personal goals, followed by a physician examination and review of relevant imaging. Ultrasound may help assess movement and clarify findings when appropriate.
Dr. Westergaard considers how joints, discs, tendons, ligaments, muscles, nerves and supporting bone may contribute to pain. A recommendation may include rehabilitation, an image-guided procedure, orthobiologic treatment or surgical consultation.
When a procedure is appropriate, she performs it herself, selecting ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance according to the anatomy and target. She discusses the expected benefits, limitations, alternatives and costs before you decide.
Explore your options in Dallas and Plano
If pain is limiting your activity, an evaluation can help clarify the next step. Call (214) 750-6200 or schedule an evaluation. Staff will confirm the appropriate location for your consultation and any proposed procedure.
Treatment is individualized. Results vary, and no procedure can guarantee pain relief, tissue regrowth or avoidance of surgery.