Dr. Jesse L. West, M.D. graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and Duke University School of Medicine. He completed his surgical internship at Duke and his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. West then completed an Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute. His additional training focused on the latest arthroscopic techniques for treatment of sports injuries of the shoulder, elbow, and knee. Since 2009, Dr. West has focused on arthroscopic and open reconstruction of the shoulder, which accounts for the majority of his 700 surgical cases annually.
Dr. Jesse L. West, M.D. graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and Duke University School of Medicine. He completed his surgical internship at Duke and his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. West then completed an Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute. His additional training focused on the latest arthroscopic techniques for treatment of sports injuries of the shoulder, elbow, and knee. Since 2009, Dr. West has focused on arthroscopic and open reconstruction of the shoulder, which accounts for the majority of his 700 surgical cases annually.
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Great job for Dr West and the great staff members .They always treat us with care .They take time to explain things to us !!
(4 days ago)
May-2026
Discussed options very thoroughly and answered all my questions. Took time and was very patient. Explained options other than surgery. Very efficient office staff too.
(6 days ago)
May-2026
Appreciate all the time spent on my obstinate right shoulder over the past 3 years. Hopeful it will behave, even if I don't! Thank you!
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Hes such a great Dr
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr. Jesse West is absolutely a top notch surgeon and extremely professional. He did a great job on my rotator cuff surgery!!
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr. West is always prompt, kind, answers questions, and makes you feel like you’re his only patient. Not to mention he’s an outstanding surgeon!
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Very informative on your issue he takes the time to explain your issue and how to treat
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Instills confidence. Makes the patient feel confident in Dr West. Always has great sense of humor and friendlyness.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr. West is so caring and knowledgeable. He listens and truly cares. He did my rotator cuff surgery after a fall and was excellent. He has helped me with a new shoulder issue going on.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Easy to communicate with. Came to mutual agreement and went with that.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
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Asheville Office
18 Medical Park Drive Asheville, NC 28803
Dr. Jesse L. West, M.D. is a native of Asheville who graduated from Asheville Christian Academy. He also graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and Duke University School of Medicine. He completed his surgical internship at Duke and his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the University of Wisconsin.
Dr. West then completed an Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama with Drs. James Andrews, William Clancy, Lyle Cain, and Jeff Dugas. his additional training focused on the latest arthroscopic techniques for treatment of sports injuries of the shoulder, elbow, and knee.
Since 2009, Dr. West has focused on arthroscopic and open reconstruction of the shoulder, which accounts for the majority of his 700 surgical cases annually. These include several hundred arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs, arthroscopic labral repairs (stabilization), and arthroscopic biceps repair (tenodesis), which can be performed simultaneously. He also performs a large volume of shoulder replacement from shoulder resurfacing to reverse total replacement. Dr. West was the first surgeon in Western North Carolina to perform outpatient shoulder replacement at a surgery center. Since 2011, he only admits patients following shoulder replacement at their request.
As a sports medicine, specialist, Dr. West also performs arthroscopic treatment of knee meniscal tears, ACL tears, and elbow soft tissue injuries. He understands the importance of getting all patients back to their previous level of function, whether at work or play.
Though training, experience, and surgical skill are important, Dr. West enjoys focusing on his patients. The majority of people are helped with non-surgical interventions. If surgery is required, Dr. West utilizes one of the two surgery centers in Asheville and takes call for his patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. He is committed to helping all of his patients reach their optimal outcome.
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Great job for Dr West and the great staff members .They always treat us with care .They take time to explain things to us !!
Discussed options very thoroughly and answered all my questions. Took time and was very patient. Explained options other than surgery. Very efficient office staff too.
Appreciate all the time spent on my obstinate right shoulder over the past 3 years. Hopeful it will behave, even if I don't! Thank you!
Hes such a great Dr
Dr. Jesse West is absolutely a top notch surgeon and extremely professional. He did a great job on my rotator cuff surgery!!
Dr. West is always prompt, kind, answers questions, and makes you feel like you’re his only patient. Not to mention he’s an outstanding surgeon!
Very informative on your issue he takes the time to explain your issue and how to treat
Instills confidence. Makes the patient feel confident in Dr West. Always has great sense of humor and friendlyness.
Dr. West is so caring and knowledgeable. He listens and truly cares. He did my rotator cuff surgery after a fall and was excellent. He has helped me with a new shoulder issue going on.
Easy to communicate with. Came to mutual agreement and went with that.