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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Simply outstanding!
(4 days ago)
Mar-2026
Listened and was available!!
(4 days ago)
Mar-2026
Excellent doctor excellent care!
(4 days ago)
Mar-2026
Always explains and takes time to answer questions.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. West did shoulder replacement -this was 6week check. Am doing well thanks to his excellent skills! Informative & friendly & kind manner!
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Very pleasant and professional!
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. West is just great! He’s friendly but efficient, quick but not hurried. Asked my opinion (about injecting my shoulder today or waiting a little to see if symptoms get worse) and validated it. Very personable. Inspires trust
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Solid as a rock, my kind of doctor; he’s efficient but doesn’t rush, thoughtfully answers the questions I’ve prepped for him, and maintains a positive demeanor.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Very professional
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Excellent physician and surgeon. Very impressed with his attention to detail and A+ communication. Goes out of his way to ensure patients are comfortable with a kind, charming manner. No question goes unanswered!
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-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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Simply outstanding!
Listened and was available!!
Excellent doctor excellent care!
Always explains and takes time to answer questions.
Dr. West did shoulder replacement -this was 6week check. Am doing well thanks to his excellent skills! Informative & friendly & kind manner!
Very pleasant and professional!
Dr. West is just great! He’s friendly but efficient, quick but not hurried. Asked my opinion (about injecting my shoulder today or waiting a little to see if symptoms get worse) and validated it. Very personable. Inspires trust
Solid as a rock, my kind of doctor; he’s efficient but doesn’t rush, thoughtfully answers the questions I’ve prepped for him, and maintains a positive demeanor.
Very professional
Excellent physician and surgeon. Very impressed with his attention to detail and A+ communication. Goes out of his way to ensure patients are comfortable with a kind, charming manner. No question goes unanswered!