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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Instills confidence. Makes the patient feel confident in Dr West. Always has great sense of humor and friendlyness.
(3 days ago)
May-2026
Dr. West is so caring and knowledgeable. He listens and truly cares. He did my rotator cuff surgery after a fall and was excellent. He has helped me with a new shoulder issue going on.
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
Easy to communicate with. Came to mutual agreement and went with that.
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
Efficient and personable.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Everyone is great!
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
I appreciate the explanation from Dr. West about what is going on. He did answer my questions and took the time to let me know what is to be expected with my upcoming procedure.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr West is a kind man but very capable at what he does. Never heard one negative comment from anyone about him only good.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
He is the best at what he does
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Wonderful Doctor with great care for my needs as a patient
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Very thorough with explanations. So I could understand, absolutely a great experience.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-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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Instills confidence. Makes the patient feel confident in Dr West. Always has great sense of humor and friendlyness.
Dr. West is so caring and knowledgeable. He listens and truly cares. He did my rotator cuff surgery after a fall and was excellent. He has helped me with a new shoulder issue going on.
Easy to communicate with. Came to mutual agreement and went with that.
Efficient and personable.
Everyone is great!
I appreciate the explanation from Dr. West about what is going on. He did answer my questions and took the time to let me know what is to be expected with my upcoming procedure.
Dr West is a kind man but very capable at what he does. Never heard one negative comment from anyone about him only good.
He is the best at what he does
Wonderful Doctor with great care for my needs as a patient
Very thorough with explanations. So I could understand, absolutely a great experience.