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Derek West, D.O.
Southwest Orthopaedic & Reconstructive Specialists
Orthopedics: Sports Medicine, Trauma, Joint Replacement, Shoulder, Elbow, Hands & Wrist
Oklahoma City, OK
4.8
452 Ratings
153 Comments
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.
4.8
452 Ratings
153 Comments
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. 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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First class all the way
Great bedside manner, his staff is timely and communication from his entire team is top notch.
Dr West has performed shoulder and knee surgeries on me and he is an amazing Dr. I always recommend him to people! He is Excellent!!
Always listens and discusses options. Dr West & staff always professional and friendly.
Very helpful with my recovery. Didn't push for anything extreme.
Dr. West is a very caring physician. He listens/hears you, and when it comes to treatment, it's agreed upon between him and you. He shows compassion to his patients.
incredibly grateful for the care I received and would highly recommend Dr. [Last Name] to anyone looking for a doctor who combines medical expertise with true compassion.
He was punctual and friendly as always. Letting us know what he was doing and quickly getting things done.
Dr West is a God send, he’s super nice, easy to understand, his knowledge and communication skills are the best of any doctor I’ve ever known! I highly recommend Derek West & SW Orthopedic & Reconstructive Specialists…
He is amazing, so caring