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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He always explains everything clearly and all the options that are available.
Aug-2025
Very nice
Aug-2025
I waited 50 minutes to see the doctor.
Aug-2025
Dr. West is an excellent doctor with a caring nature. He is professional, knowledgeable, and has a great sense of humor. He did a thorough evaluation of my records and listened carefully to my current condition. He explained his recommendations for my care in detail . I am very happy to have Dr. West care for me. He is a valuable asset to your practice.
Aug-2025
Dr West explained my problem well and answered my questions patiently. I feel confident in his surgical abilities as well.
Aug-2025
Great bedside manner. Smiles all the time. Great surgeon.
Aug-2025
Very direct and knowledgeable. Compassionate, as well. Good surgeon and well run practice.
Aug-2025
25 minutes after apt time I was called. Then 30 min for Dr to arrive!
Aug-2025
Outstanding surgeon. Exudes kindness and clarity.
Aug-2025
He was very thoughtful in his approach to identifying my issue, first performing an ultrasound and then recommending an MRI of my neck to rule out a pinched nerve before we move onto an MRI of my shoulder.
Aug-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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He always explains everything clearly and all the options that are available.
Very nice
I waited 50 minutes to see the doctor.
Dr. West is an excellent doctor with a caring nature. He is professional, knowledgeable, and has a great sense of humor. He did a thorough evaluation of my records and listened carefully to my current condition. He explained his recommendations for my care in detail . I am very happy to have Dr. West care for me. He is a valuable asset to your practice.
Dr West explained my problem well and answered my questions patiently. I feel confident in his surgical abilities as well.
Great bedside manner. Smiles all the time. Great surgeon.
Very direct and knowledgeable. Compassionate, as well. Good surgeon and well run practice.
25 minutes after apt time I was called. Then 30 min for Dr to arrive!
Outstanding surgeon. Exudes kindness and clarity.
He was very thoughtful in his approach to identifying my issue, first performing an ultrasound and then recommending an MRI of my neck to rule out a pinched nerve before we move onto an MRI of my shoulder.