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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Excellent medical office. Best in Asheville. Efficient, courteous, helpful. Never a problem there.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Dr West shows great concern for his patients and is always pleasant. Did a great job on my shoulder surgery!
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. West is professional, friendly, and efficient. I’ve always felt confident in his ability to diagnose and treat my issues.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Very nice and attentive seemed knowledgeable
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Friendly and right to the point.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
He is second to none!
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Really competent, helpful and also friendly
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. West was prepared for presenting MRI results to me along with/ plan of action for shoulder repair. He instilled confidence in me for what was ahead w/ surgery/ recovery.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Friendly, competent and caring. Normal to lower wait time. Very professionally run office. Thank you!
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
He has my full faith and confidence
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-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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Excellent medical office. Best in Asheville. Efficient, courteous, helpful. Never a problem there.
Dr West shows great concern for his patients and is always pleasant. Did a great job on my shoulder surgery!
Dr. West is professional, friendly, and efficient. I’ve always felt confident in his ability to diagnose and treat my issues.
Very nice and attentive seemed knowledgeable
Friendly and right to the point.
He is second to none!
Really competent, helpful and also friendly
Dr. West was prepared for presenting MRI results to me along with/ plan of action for shoulder repair. He instilled confidence in me for what was ahead w/ surgery/ recovery.
Friendly, competent and caring. Normal to lower wait time. Very professionally run office. Thank you!
He has my full faith and confidence