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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Heard something I did not want to hear but believe Dr. West knows how to get my problem fixed!!
(6 days ago)
Oct-2025
Very knowledgeable and took good care of me
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Maybe a two minute wait, and excellent attention, as usual by Dr. West and his staff
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. West was as great as everyone had told me. He listened to me and offered different treatment options that worked for me. Looking forward to seeing him again. Thanks!
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Outstanding Doctor
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Hands down, the BEST. Aside from surgical skill and concern for patients, he’s friendly, warm, and easy to talk to. A rare combination of skills in my experience.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very knowledgeable, explained my problems and procedures well, pleasant to speak with.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Thanks for shoulders that work.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr West is an incredible doctor, and he tells you just the way it is and what is the best thing to do at this point in time when he is looking at what is going on with you.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very attentive and thorough. Prepared for appointments.
(1 month ago)
Sep-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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Heard something I did not want to hear but believe Dr. West knows how to get my problem fixed!!
Very knowledgeable and took good care of me
Maybe a two minute wait, and excellent attention, as usual by Dr. West and his staff
Dr. West was as great as everyone had told me. He listened to me and offered different treatment options that worked for me. Looking forward to seeing him again. Thanks!
Outstanding Doctor
Hands down, the BEST. Aside from surgical skill and concern for patients, he’s friendly, warm, and easy to talk to. A rare combination of skills in my experience.
Very knowledgeable, explained my problems and procedures well, pleasant to speak with.
Thanks for shoulders that work.
Dr West is an incredible doctor, and he tells you just the way it is and what is the best thing to do at this point in time when he is looking at what is going on with you.
Very attentive and thorough. Prepared for appointments.