Dr. Derek West's comprehensive practice ranges from general orthopedics and trauma to sports medicine, joint replacement procedures, and shoulder & elbow surgery. Utilizing arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques, patients benefit from smaller incisions, less pain, shorter rehabilitation periods, and an earlier return to activity.
Dr. Derek West's comprehensive practice ranges from general orthopedics and trauma to sports medicine, joint replacement procedures, and shoulder & elbow surgery. Utilizing arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques, patients benefit from smaller incisions, less pain, shorter rehabilitation periods, and an earlier return to activity.
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Dr. West lets you know what’s going on. He helps make good decisions for your health.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(4 days ago)
Nov-2026
Spent like 5min with me if even that barely even touched my foot. Gave me two prescriptions.. Minor ER said they can’t see everything with X-ray so that’s why they suggested I go to ortho… I won’t be keeping my next appointment. Ive got a fused ankle so I’m going to be having future problems and I need a better Dr then this guy. I had to suggest I see the guy that fits for an insert for my leg length difference as he quickly walked me out the door and said he have nurse take me there.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago)
Oct-2026
Very thorough, doctor.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
Good
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
He is so compassionate. I trust him. This was my first visit for me. He has taken great care of my daughter for years.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
Love dr west. Very professional along with all staff. He always does me right with his treatments.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago)
Oct-2026
Great doctor and follow up!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Explained entire procedure in detail and what I was to expect after surgery. Extremely pleased with the results of the surgery
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 months ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent doctor and overall staff
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 months ago)
Sep-2026
Love him he has done two complete hip surgeries on me and one knee. Wonderful surgeon and caring human being. He’s been my surgeon since 2012 and all of them were perfect.
Dr. Derek West, a native Oklahoman, grew up in South Oklahoma City. After graduating in 2001 from the OSU Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa, he returned to Oklahoma City to complete his Internship and Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at St. Anthony Hospital. He received additional training in pediatrics from the Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio as well as training in trauma, total joint replacement, and shoulder and elbow surgery while rotating at Tampa General Hospital in Florida.
His comprehensive practice ranges from general orthopedics and trauma to sports medicine, joint replacement procedures, and shoulder & elbow surgery. Utilizing arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques, patients benefit from smaller incisions, less pain, shorter rehabilitation periods, and an earlier return to activity.
For the last 14 years, Dr. West has enjoyed a thriving practice. He has given back to his profession by serving as the Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program Director for 7 years, and by teaching and educating young orthopedic surgeons over the last decade. He also serves in leadership positions as the Chief of Surgery, Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and is a member of multiple other committees at various hospitals.
Dr. West is AOA board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
Professional Affiliations and Service: - Core Faculty for St. Anthony Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program - Chairman of Credentialing Committee at Integris Southwest Medical Center - Associate Clinical Professor through OSU
Appointments to see Dr. West are available at our Main OKC Office.
Visit www.dwestortho.com to know more about Derek West, D.O.
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Dr. West lets you know what’s going on. He helps make good decisions for your health.
Spent like 5min with me if even that barely even touched my foot. Gave me two prescriptions.. Minor ER said they can’t see everything with X-ray so that’s why they suggested I go to ortho… I won’t be keeping my next appointment. Ive got a fused ankle so I’m going to be having future problems and I need a better Dr then this guy. I had to suggest I see the guy that fits for an insert for my leg length difference as he quickly walked me out the door and said he have nurse take me there.
Very thorough, doctor.
Good
He is so compassionate. I trust him. This was my first visit for me. He has taken great care of my daughter for years.
Love dr west. Very professional along with all staff. He always does me right with his treatments.
Great doctor and follow up!
Explained entire procedure in detail and what I was to expect after surgery. Extremely pleased with the results of the surgery
Excellent doctor and overall staff
Love him he has done two complete hip surgeries on me and one knee. Wonderful surgeon and caring human being. He’s been my surgeon since 2012 and all of them were perfect.