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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He is a great surgeon, with the skills to get the job done. Professional, caring, Very busy. Both myself and my partner have great results from our surgeries. Highly recommend!
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Today was my first time meeting Dr. West. Not only did I feel heard I felt as if he actually cared about my injury and wanted to do everything possible to help me figure out what is going on. I really appreciate his kindness, willingness, and his opinion.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
I call him Dr. Smiley. 😁
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Very professional as well as his whole staff!
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Excellent medical office. Best in Asheville. Efficient, courteous, helpful. Never a problem there.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr West shows great concern for his patients and is always pleasant. Did a great job on my shoulder surgery!
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. West is professional, friendly, and efficient. I’ve always felt confident in his ability to diagnose and treat my issues.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Very nice and attentive seemed knowledgeable
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Friendly and right to the point.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
He is second to none!
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-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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He is a great surgeon, with the skills to get the job done. Professional, caring, Very busy. Both myself and my partner have great results from our surgeries. Highly recommend!
Today was my first time meeting Dr. West. Not only did I feel heard I felt as if he actually cared about my injury and wanted to do everything possible to help me figure out what is going on. I really appreciate his kindness, willingness, and his opinion.
I call him Dr. Smiley. 😁
Very professional as well as his whole staff!
Excellent medical office. Best in Asheville. Efficient, courteous, helpful. Never a problem there.
Dr West shows great concern for his patients and is always pleasant. Did a great job on my shoulder surgery!
Dr. West is professional, friendly, and efficient. I’ve always felt confident in his ability to diagnose and treat my issues.
Very nice and attentive seemed knowledgeable
Friendly and right to the point.
He is second to none!