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.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Carolina Hand & Sports Medicine through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Great doctor!
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Knowledgeable efficient and answered my questions!
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Friendly, knowledgeable
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. West is an exceptional physician and surgeon. He is also a very caring and knowledgeable.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
A no nonsense doctor.. gets right to the point with a through examination of your issues
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. West listens well.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Quick without being rushed, concise regarding diagnosis, respected my medical background and showed me, with confidence, where and what the problem is. I trust he’ll fix it.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Nice dr. Very knowledgeable for my shoulder injury
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Got me in fast. Very friendly, listened to me
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Very thorough explanation of upcoming procedure. Staff was very accommodating.
(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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Great doctor!
Knowledgeable efficient and answered my questions!
Friendly, knowledgeable
Dr. West is an exceptional physician and surgeon. He is also a very caring and knowledgeable.
A no nonsense doctor.. gets right to the point with a through examination of your issues
Dr. West listens well.
Quick without being rushed, concise regarding diagnosis, respected my medical background and showed me, with confidence, where and what the problem is. I trust he’ll fix it.
Nice dr. Very knowledgeable for my shoulder injury
Got me in fast. Very friendly, listened to me
Very thorough explanation of upcoming procedure. Staff was very accommodating.