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Dr. Michael R. West Jr, MD

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(Dr. Michael Ray West Jr., MD)

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Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Louisville School of Medicine

Professional interests include: pancreatic surgery, wounds, colonoscopy, and more.

1325 Andrea Street Suite 305
Bowling Green, KY 42104

(270) 541-1410

Dr. Michael R. West Jr, MD is a general surgeon in Bowling Green, KY specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine. Dr. Michael R. West Jr, MD is affiliated with TriStar Medical Group, Franciscan Health System, TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital, PERRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL and OHIO COUNTY HOSPITAL CORPORATION.

Office Locations

Address:

1325 Andrea Street Suite 305
Bowling Green, KY 42104

Address:

2200 East Parrish Avenue Building C, # Ll 103
Owensboro, KY 42303

Some issues Dr. Michael R. 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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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.

doctor visit	49
gastrointestinal procedures	20
hospital care	260
inpatient care	261
minimally invasive procedures	20
stent placement (stenting)	13

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	134

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	28
Less than 65	82

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

abdominal imaging	54
catheterization	11
doctor visit	333
foreign body removal	13
gastrointestinal procedures	61
hospital care	593
inpatient care	594
minimally invasive procedures	61
pelvic imaging	54
stent placement (stenting)	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	154
vascular procedures	221

**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

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

abdominal imaging	39
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	278
foreign body removal	17
gastrointestinal procedures	100
hospital care	423
inpatient care	406
minimally invasive procedures	100
outpatient care	17
pelvic imaging	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
stent placement (stenting)	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	132
vascular procedures	189

**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

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

abdominal imaging	55
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	231
foreign body removal	21
gastrointestinal procedures	152
hospital care	498
inpatient care	488
minimally invasive procedures	152
outpatient care	10
pelvic imaging	55
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
stent placement (stenting)	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	153
vascular procedures	221

**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

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

abdominal imaging	62
diagnostic procedures	12
dialysis access procedures	15
doctor visit	256
foreign body removal	13
gastrointestinal procedures	61
hospital care	405
inpatient care	406
minimally invasive procedures	61
pelvic imaging	62
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
stent placement (stenting)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	253
vascular procedures	344

**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

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

abdominal imaging	13
doctor visit	95
hospital care	159
inpatient care	160
pelvic imaging	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	41
vascular procedures	63

**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

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

abdominal imaging	29
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	99
doctor visit	367
gastrointestinal procedures	148
hospital care	152
inpatient care	153
minimally invasive procedures	148
pelvic imaging	29
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	99
ultrasound (sonogram)	134
vascular procedures	236

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. West Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

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

abdominal imaging	42
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	36
dialysis access procedures	15
doctor visit	232
foreign body removal	16
gastrointestinal procedures	95
hospital care	356
inpatient care	352
minimally invasive procedures	95
outpatient care	13
pelvic imaging	42
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	36
stent placement (stenting)	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	146
vascular procedures	214

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. West Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Female	126
Male	137

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	226
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	32
75 to 84	75
Less than 65	55
65 to 74	100

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. West Jr, MD From 2015 - 2021

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

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	8
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Michael R. West Jr, MD graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed residency at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the General Surgery and has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine

Residency: East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: General Surgery

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael R. West Jr, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

TriStar Medical Group

Franciscan Health System

TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital

PERRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

OHIO COUNTY HOSPITAL CORPORATION

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael R. 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 area of specialization is general surgery. These areas are among his clinical interests: removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), and appendectomy. After attending the University of Louisville School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with East Tennessee State University (ETSU). Dr. West is affiliated with TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital, TriStar Medical Group, and Franciscan Health System. He has an open panel in Owensboro, KY according to Franciscan Health.

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