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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Dr West is professional and down to earth.
Mar-2025
Excellent surgeon and amazing doctor. Has great bedside manner and my shoulder surgery was a success. Highly recommend Dr. West.
Mar-2025
He’s on point and thoroughly communicates .
Mar-2025
Not much to say as the meeting only took 3 minutes.
Mar-2025
Dr. West is the best! Both my shoulders have benefitted from his excellent care! He takes time to listen to his patients and provides excellent care.
Mar-2025
Very professional and clear with diagnosis and treatment instructions. Always positive attitude.
Mar-2025
Dr. West is personal and upbeat. I wish he could spend a little more time with patients and answering questions .
Mar-2025
Professional & polite. Valued for keeping to current medical issues—feel confident for care he provides.
Mar-2025
Very professional
Mar-2025
Dr. West is excellent. I highly recommend him. He is professional, courteous and extremely knowledgeable.
Mar-2025
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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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Dr West is professional and down to earth.
Excellent surgeon and amazing doctor. Has great bedside manner and my shoulder surgery was a success. Highly recommend Dr. West.
He’s on point and thoroughly communicates .
Not much to say as the meeting only took 3 minutes.
Dr. West is the best! Both my shoulders have benefitted from his excellent care! He takes time to listen to his patients and provides excellent care.
Very professional and clear with diagnosis and treatment instructions. Always positive attitude.
Dr. West is personal and upbeat. I wish he could spend a little more time with patients and answering questions .
Professional & polite. Valued for keeping to current medical issues—feel confident for care he provides.
Very professional
Dr. West is excellent. I highly recommend him. He is professional, courteous and extremely knowledgeable.