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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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.
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
Very professional
(5 days 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!
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
Awesome! Nothing but good things about my experience! Thank you!
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
He’s always so pleasant and is very knowledgeable. He was treating my 99 yr old mother and was so pleasant and kind to her.
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
Pretty informative
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
The best !
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
So friendly and knows his business!!
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
He’s always very caring and personal. Wouldn’t want to go anywhere else.
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Top of the class!
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-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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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!
Awesome! Nothing but good things about my experience! Thank you!
He’s always so pleasant and is very knowledgeable. He was treating my 99 yr old mother and was so pleasant and kind to her.
Pretty informative
The best !
So friendly and knows his business!!
He’s always very caring and personal. Wouldn’t want to go anywhere else.
Top of the class!