Susan West

Susan West, MD

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Book Appointment Laurel OB/GYN

Languages Spoken By This Provider:

English

Accepts New Patients

Telehealth Appointments Available

Education

Medical School: Wake Forest University

Hospital Affiliations

Mission Health System, including the Memorial and St. Joseph’s campuses in Asheville, NC

Dr. Susan West was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs and first came to North Carolina for medical school at Wake Forest University in 1987. She moved back to the Midwest for her residency in Indianapolis from 1991-1995, returning to the mountains of North Carolina after graduation in July, 1995.

As Chief Resident of her training program in 1995, Dr. West also received the national Outstanding Resident in Laparoscopy Award given by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.

Dr. West has over 25 years of experience as a gynecologic surgeon, with special emphasis on minimally invasive hysteroscopic and laparoscopic surgeries. She joined Laurel OB/GYN in August 1995 and has practiced here ever since. She is passionate in educating her patients about their medical conditions and detailing their treatment options so each woman is able to make educated, informed decisions about her care.

Dr. West currently serves as President of the Southern OB/GYN Seminar, a Southeastern OB/GYN educational society that has hosted annual medical conferences for over 100 OB/GYNs in Asheville for more than 65 years.

In addition to practicing as a physician, Dr West is also a musician. She began playing piano at age 4, and the flute at age 12. She continued to study flute performance all through college and still enjoys playing both instruments today.

Dr. West thoroughly enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, in addition to lots of cooking, and traveling–preferably to skiing destinations. She has been fortunate to have lived in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Texas, California, and North Carolina but is happy to have called Asheville her home for over 25 years. She and her husband Jeremiah also love to travel, having visited multiple countries on four different continents together. They hope to make Australia the 5th continent on their list very soon!

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I always feel at ease when I come to your office

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Dr. West and her medical assistant (sorry I forgot her name) were extremely personable and caring!

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Very personable, actually listens.

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Physician shows exceptional concern for my health

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Always happy to see Dr. West.

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Dr West really is the best! It had been a couple of years since my last appointment. The office made every attempt to get me in immediately, and I appreciate the fact that Dr West never scolds me for not always keeping up with my check ups. I’ve never had a doctor walk in and say how happy they were to see me, even though I missed my yearly.

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Dr. West is genuine, takes time to talk with patients, and is very caring and professional.

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Dr. West is extremely personable and professional!

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Dr. West is excellent.

Gynecological Exams

Dr. West is very attentive and caring. She always makes me feel at ease.

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Wonderfull care from nurses and Dr. West.

Pap Smear

Always the best !

Gynecological Problem Visit

She took time to LISTEN to me. Helped me more than I can ever repay!

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Dr. West truly cares for her patients. She takes the time to get to know them and although I only see her about once a year, she remembers what's important in my life and makes sure to follow-up. She shares information, takes time for questions, and encourages wellness behaviors without preaching or scolding.

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Both Dr West and her nurse were very attentive and asked numerous questions in an attempt to get to the root of my discomfort.

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Dr West and her team are thorough, don't rush you, have excellent bedside manners, and listen.

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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Took time to answer my questions

Pap Smear

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Everything went well

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Obstetrical Appointment (routine)

Nurse and Dr took time to speak to me. Like, ALOT of time :)