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Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery
University of Louisville School of Medicine (2009)
Professional interests include: pancreatic surgery, wounds, colonoscopy, and more.
8885 State Road 237
Tell City, IN 47586

Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD is a general surgeon in Bowling Green, KY specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2009 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD is affiliated with TriStar Health, TriStar Medical Group, TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital, GREENVIEW PRIMECARE LLC and PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL.

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Office Locations

TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital

1325 Andrea Street Suite 305
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 745-7985
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2200 E Parrish Avenue Building C
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 541-1410
(705) 411-4122
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8885 State Road 237
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-7011
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Some issues Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

  • Intestinal ulcers
  • Polyps
  • Bowel cancer
  • An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

minimally invasive procedures

In 2013, Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD performed more minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Kentucky.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Bowling Green, KY during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 56
gastrointestinal procedures 29
hospital care 262
inpatient care 262
minimally invasive procedures 29
stent placement (stenting) 14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD.

Gender
Male 130
Female 134
Age
From 65 to 74 82
From 75 to 84 72
85 and over 28
Less than 65 82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 29
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 43
Dementia 15
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Bowling Green, KY during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 55
catheterization 12
doctor visit 340
foreign body removal 14
gastrointestinal procedures 70
hospital care 595
inpatient care 595
minimally invasive procedures 70
pelvic imaging 55
stent placement (stenting) 24
ultrasound (sonogram) 161
vascular procedures 229

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD.

Gender
Male 243
Female 236
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 463
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 179
From 75 to 84 133
85 and over 56
Less than 65 111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 33
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 41
Dementia 13
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Bowling Green, KY during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 40
catheterization 17
diagnostic procedures 15
doctor visit 285
foreign body removal 18
gastrointestinal procedures 109
hospital care 425
inpatient care 407
minimally invasive procedures 109
outpatient care 18
pelvic imaging 40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 15
stent placement (stenting) 38
ultrasound (sonogram) 139
vascular procedures 197

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD.

Gender
Male 250
Female 252
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 472
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 189
From 75 to 84 150
85 and over 58
Less than 65 105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 41
Dementia 14
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Bowling Green, KY during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 56
diagnostic procedures 18
doctor visit 238
foreign body removal 22
gastrointestinal procedures 161
hospital care 500
inpatient care 489
minimally invasive procedures 161
outpatient care 11
pelvic imaging 56
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 18
stent placement (stenting) 59
ultrasound (sonogram) 160
vascular procedures 229

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD.

Gender
Male 301
Female 269
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 545
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 209
From 75 to 84 172
85 and over 65
Less than 65 124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 48
Dementia 16
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Bowling Green, KY during 2019 were inpatient care, hospital care, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 63
diagnostic procedures 15
dialysis access procedures 16
doctor visit 263
foreign body removal 14
gastrointestinal procedures 70
hospital care 407
inpatient care 407
minimally invasive procedures 70
pelvic imaging 63
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 15
stent placement (stenting) 18
ultrasound (sonogram) 260
vascular procedures 352

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD.

Gender
Male 320
Female 254
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 552
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 240
From 75 to 84 155
85 and over 83
Less than 65 96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 66
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 53
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 48
Dementia 17
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Bowling Green, KY during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 14
doctor visit 102
hospital care 161
inpatient care 161
pelvic imaging 14
ultrasound (sonogram) 48
vascular procedures 71

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD.

Gender
Male 135
Female 115
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 237
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 105
From 75 to 84 74
85 and over 30
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 66
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 56
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 36
Diabetes 47
Dementia 14
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Bowling Green, KY during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 15
diagnostic procedures 43
doctor visit 185
gastrointestinal procedures 81
hospital care 70
inpatient care 70
minimally invasive procedures 81
preventive care 14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 43
ultrasound (sonogram) 12
vascular procedures 27

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD.

Gender
Male 147
Female 142
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 278
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 116
From 75 to 84 88
85 and over 41
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 37
Dementia 15
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Bowling Green, KY during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 30
diagnostic procedures 59
doctor visit 189
gastrointestinal procedures 76
hospital care 84
inpatient care 84
minimally invasive procedures 76
pelvic imaging 30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 59
ultrasound (sonogram) 129
vascular procedures 217

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD.

Gender
Male 156
Female 141
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 284
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 125
From 75 to 84 94
85 and over 44
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 40
Dementia 12
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Bowling Green, KY during 2023 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 20
diagnostic procedures 38
doctor visit 114
gastrointestinal procedures 84
hospital care 33
inpatient care 33
minimally invasive procedures 84
pelvic imaging 20
preventive care 35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 38
ultrasound (sonogram) 95
vascular procedures 139

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD.

Gender
Male 107
Female 112
Age
From 65 to 74 103
From 75 to 84 62
85 and over 20
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 38
Dementia 7
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Bowling Green, KY were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging 39
catheterization 14
diagnostic procedures 31
dialysis access procedures 16
doctor visit 196
foreign body removal 17
gastrointestinal procedures 85
hospital care 281
inpatient care 278
minimally invasive procedures 85
outpatient care 14
pelvic imaging 39
preventive care 24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 31
stent placement (stenting) 30
ultrasound (sonogram) 125
vascular procedures 182

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD.

Gender
Male 198
Female 183
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 314
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 111
85 and over 47
Less than 65 74
65 to 74 149

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 42
Atrial Fibrillation 16
Dementia 13
Cancer 14

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2009. He completed residency at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine (2009)

Residency: East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Affiliated Hospitals (2014)

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Ray West JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

TriStar Health
TriStar Medical Group
TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
GREENVIEW PRIMECARE LLC
PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Ethicon US, LLC $509 STRATAFIX
$103 		DERMABOND Portfolio
$61 		EVARREST
$39 		ENSEAL Product Family
$36 		LINX Reflux Management System
$34 		Other
$237
Boston Scientific Corporation $366 Biliary Devices
$132 		GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION
$75 		GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION
$39 		SPYGLASS
$39 		General - Biliary Devices
$13 		Other
$67
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. $260 PROCOL
$168 		TRIVEX
$92
TELA Bio, Inc. $222 Ovitex
$174 		OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex)
$48
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $199 Da Vinci Surgical System
$199
Other $1,297 ELIQUIS
$143 		GATTEX
$109 		Misago
$82 		AFX
$77 		Epclusa
$69 		Other
$816
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,853

Biography

Dr. Michael West's specialty is general surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. West include removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), and appendectomy. He is affiliated with TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital and TriStar Medical Group. He is a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with East Tennessee State University (ETSU) for residency.

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