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 was very thorough, described the issue well and discussed my options comprehensively.
Nov-2024
He was just a matter a fact doctor, gave me a shot in the shoulder .. finally feeling better since June!!! thank you
Nov-2024
He was courteous, timely, thorough, and answered all my questions with patients
Nov-2024
Very thorough in exam. Staff friendly and efficient.
Nov-2024
Very kind, thorough and took his time answering all of my questions.
Nov-2024
Always professional and pleasant. Great doctor
Oct-2024
Dr. West listened and explained well. He made you feel comfortable being so friendly.
Oct-2024
This is the second time I have needed to see Dr. West - seven years apart and different shoulders. He explains everything so clearly. I would never want to go to anyone else.
Oct-2024
Everyone is so helpful, courteous, and Smiling!!! That makes my trip much more relaxed and enjoyable. Amy was especially helpful today. I appreciate Dr. West's honest answers.
Oct-2024
Great surgeon and the staff are super efficient. I wish he took a little more time and listened a little better to me as a patient. I always feel rushed at my appointments with him.
Oct-2024
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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 was very thorough, described the issue well and discussed my options comprehensively.
He was just a matter a fact doctor, gave me a shot in the shoulder .. finally feeling better since June!!! thank you
He was courteous, timely, thorough, and answered all my questions with patients
Very thorough in exam. Staff friendly and efficient.
Very kind, thorough and took his time answering all of my questions.
Always professional and pleasant. Great doctor
Dr. West listened and explained well. He made you feel comfortable being so friendly.
This is the second time I have needed to see Dr. West - seven years apart and different shoulders. He explains everything so clearly. I would never want to go to anyone else.
Everyone is so helpful, courteous, and Smiling!!! That makes my trip much more relaxed and enjoyable. Amy was especially helpful today. I appreciate Dr. West's honest answers.
Great surgeon and the staff are super efficient. I wish he took a little more time and listened a little better to me as a patient. I always feel rushed at my appointments with him.