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 friendly, knowledgeable, listens carefully and the office visit is very efficient.
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
Great! Prompt, personable and professional!
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Caring and professional
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Dr West is amazing, knowledgeable and conscientious.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Excellent knowledge and bedside manner.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Staff was knowledgeable, they listened to me, and provided great care.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Thorough and pleasant
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Cordial to the point and skilled
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Exellent!
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Dr West is the very best, smart, kind, and I felt very informed leaving the office. This is the most professional office I have visited in many years.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-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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Dr West is friendly, knowledgeable, listens carefully and the office visit is very efficient.
Great! Prompt, personable and professional!
Caring and professional
Dr West is amazing, knowledgeable and conscientious.
Excellent knowledge and bedside manner.
Staff was knowledgeable, they listened to me, and provided great care.
Thorough and pleasant
Cordial to the point and skilled
Exellent!
Dr West is the very best, smart, kind, and I felt very informed leaving the office. This is the most professional office I have visited in many years.