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Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD

Accepting New Patients

(104 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery

Professional interests include: neck surgery, neck pain, spinal cord tumor, and more.

18700 Katy Freeway Suite 303
Houston, TX 77094

(832) 522-8500

Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD is a spine surgeon in Houston, TX specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist West Hospital and Houston Methodist.

Office Locations

Houston Methodist

18700 Katy Freeway Suite 303
Houston, TX 77094

(832) 522-8500

(832) 522-8501

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In The News

“No one before is known to have survived after intentionally firing so many foreign objects into the head, according to the report, written by Dr. G. Alexander West, the neurosurgeon who oversaw the...”—"Around the Nation", The Washington Times, April 2006

“"At this point, he's made a full recovery," said Dr. G. Alexander West, the neurosurgeon who led the team that pulled out the nails.”—"Nails in his skull seen as medical first", The Orange County Register, April 2006

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

360-degree lumbar fusion

In 2023, Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD performed more 360-degree lumbar fusion procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

spinal decompression surgery

spinal fusion

spinal procedures

In 2012, Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD performed more spinal decompression surgery, spinal fusion, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Houston, TX during 2012 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and revision surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	37
doctor visit	301
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
nerve procedures	37
revision surgery	16
spinal procedures	61

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Houston, TX during 2013 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	355
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
nerve procedures	28
spinal procedures	58

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	35
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Houston, TX during 2014 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	150
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	15
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Houston, TX during 2015 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	285
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	15
nerve procedures	29
spinal procedures	71

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	32
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	34
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Houston, TX during 2016 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	30
decompression surgery	46
doctor visit	397
minimally invasive procedures	19
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	46
spinal procedures	142
X-rays	31

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	19
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	20
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Houston, TX during 2017 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	38
doctor visit	217
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve procedures	38
spinal procedures	64

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	13
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	22
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Houston, TX during 2018 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neurostimulator replacement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	38
doctor visit	183
implant surgery	12
nerve procedures	38
neurostimulator replacement	12
spinal procedures	69

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	13
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	13
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Houston, TX during 2019 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
decompression surgery	54
doctor visit	359
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	14
nerve procedures	54
spinal procedures	121

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	21
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	29
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Houston, TX during 2020 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	295
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	36
spinal procedures	104

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	25
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	22
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Houston, TX during 2021 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	24
decompression surgery	48
doctor visit	140
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	48
spinal procedures	98

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Houston, TX during 2022 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	31
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	345
nerve procedures	24
spinal procedures	78

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	17
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Houston, TX during 2023 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	57
decompression surgery	52
doctor visit	328
neck surgery	21
nerve procedures	52
spinal procedures	144

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	15
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	17
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Houston, TX were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and X-rays.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	24
decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	279
hospital care	17
implant surgery	12
inpatient care	17
minimally invasive procedures	15
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	36
neurostimulator replacement	12
revision surgery	16
spinal procedures	85
X-rays	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Female	136
Male	118

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	210
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	13
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	18
75 to 84	85
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	128

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston Methodist West Hospital

Houston Methodist

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice POS, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Golden Rule, TRICARE, Best Doctors, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Network, Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, Coventry PPO, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Medicare, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, WellPoint, Aetna Open Access, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Network Open Access, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2, GeoBlue, BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE, TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006, TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005, Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430, Aetna Student Health, TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR, Kelsey Seybold Affiliate Network, TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003, Aetna Transplant, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003, DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON, DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO, TRS-Care Standard Group 485000, UnitedHealthOne, TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002, Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver, Blue Essentials Access, UMR, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781, TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002, DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), HAA Preferred Partners (International), Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan, BCBS PPO Wespath, Aetna Health Network, Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice, United Health Integrated Services, Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN), Olympus Managed Care (International), Aetna CommonSpirit Health KelseyCare, DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), Aetna Medicare HMO Prime, Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits, Blue Edge, Blue Essentials, Aetna International, Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan, DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001, TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000, Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001 and Aetna Premier Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Blue Choice PPO

Blue Choice POS

First Health PPO

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

Aetna Workers' Compensation

Golden Rule

TRICARE

Best Doctors

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Trustmark

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA Network

Aetna Signature Administrators

Aetna Affordable Health Choices

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA EPO

CIGNA Choice Fund

CIGNA Indemnity

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Three Rivers Provider Network

Coventry PPO

HealthSpring

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Medicare

Railroad Medicare

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

WellPoint

Aetna Open Access

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Network Open Access

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2

GeoBlue

BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE

TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006

TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005

Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430

Aetna Student Health

TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR

Kelsey Seybold Affiliate Network

TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003

Aetna Transplant

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003

DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON

DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO

TRS-Care Standard Group 485000

UnitedHealthOne

TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002

Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver

Blue Essentials Access

UMR

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781

TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002

DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

HAA Preferred Partners (International)

Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan

BCBS PPO Wespath

Aetna Health Network

Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice

United Health Integrated Services

Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN)

Olympus Managed Care (International)

Aetna CommonSpirit Health KelseyCare

DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

Aetna Medicare HMO Prime

Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice

Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits

Blue Edge

Blue Essentials

Aetna International

Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network

Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan

DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001

TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000

Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001

Aetna Premier Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 104 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-27

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr West is very good. I see him not only as a surgeon, but also as a medical engineer. He explained things very well and he was able to answer all my questions. He knows what he is doing. I have a lot of confidence in him. My surgery was a great success. I haven't had an back pane since the surgery. By the way, the main thing I care about is results and improved care - Dr West scores a 10+ in this area.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-05-09

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He was wonderful and he listened to my husband and I as we told him my story. He is the first Doctor who has ever listened to me and cared and actually found the problem. I've been to many, many doctors and two Cervical spine surgeries and he's the one who found the complex problem that no one else has ever found. I have had many CTS and are MRIs that were overlooked by other physicians.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-30

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I previously went in and saw the PA and we discussed treatment options. I chose surgery because the other options were band aids. I met with Dr. West and we discussed the surgery. We looked at test results and made the treatment decision from those. I was very well informed of what would be happening.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-04

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I have already told several people in need of back surgery about Dr. West. He brought so much mobility and happiness back into my life after my chronic pain in my back. His surgery was 100% successful in my opinion 6 months post op.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-13

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. West explained clearly. He listened well to my concerns. Very respEspectful Dr. West listened well to my concerns. He explained clearly my condition and treatment options. Very respectful In his approach.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-20

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Every item above exactly describes my experience with Dr. West and his staff. I was very surprised at how attentive everyone was and the way that I was treated while being cared for.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-03

Patient verified via Press Ganey

My needs are addressed and problems are executed with great experience and concerus

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-31

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Great Doctor and outstanding care!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-24

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Very excellent at tension

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$19,784 VIPER $11,297	CONCORDE $6,759	BRAINLAB $1,444	CONDUIT $123	MOUNTAINEER $76	Other $85
Wenzel Spine, Inc.	$17,532 VariLift $17,532
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.	$13,727 BIOLOGIX Allograft Bone $7,460	CAVUX Cervical Cage $167	DTRAX Spinal System $12	$6,090
LDR SPINE USA, INC	$12,688 Spinal Implant $12,688
Medtronic, Inc.	$8,989 MIDAS REX $8,583	MAZOR X SYSTEM $165	Mazor X Stealth Edition $116	VECTRIS $77	INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $28	Other $20
Other	$56,218 Spine $8,486	Spine Devices $5,498	EXPEDIUM $5,075	Spine Fixation $4,750	iFuse Implant $2,565	Other $29,844

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$46,897
Travel and Lodging	$38,996
Food and Beverage	$26,375
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$9,000
Honoraria	$6,550
Other	$1,120

Research Payments

Dr. George Alexander West, PhD, MD has received 6 research payments totaling $7,095.

Biography

Dr. George West's areas of specialization are spine surgery and neurosurgery; he sees patients in Houston, TX. Dr. West's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include spinal cord tumor, brain surgery, and microsurgery. His professional affiliations include Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist West Hospital. He accepts several insurance carriers, including Trustmark, Aetna EPO, and Blue California. He has an open panel in Houston, TX according to Doctor.com. After completing medical school at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Dr. West performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington.

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