Charles Adger West, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Charles Adger West, MD
Vascular Surgery
Surgery
Offers Video Visits
Texas Health Vascular Surgical Specialists 1325 Pennsylvania Ave
Ste 200
Fort Worth, TX 76104-2133
Ste 200
Fort Worth, TX 76104-2133
About Me
Specialties
Vascular Surgery
Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Fort Worth
Texas Health Specialty Hospital
Gender
M
Languages
English
Education
Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Fellowship - 2004
University of Alabama Medical Center-Surgery Program, Residency - 2003
Georgetown University Hospital, Residency - 1998
Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Medical Education - 1996
Bio
Charles West, M.D., is a vascular surgeon with nearly two decades of medical experience. His work includes research in thoracic oncology, teaching and practicing vascular surgery. Dr. West currently serves as Associate Professor of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery – Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and as Professor of Surgery at the Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.
While at Baylor College of Medicine, West was dedicated to providing a full spectrum of diagnostic evaluations and interventional treatments for problems with arterial and venous blood flow in the lower extremities, including problems with walking and wound healing related to reduced blood flow. He is skilled in the use of the latest operative and minimally invasive endovascular therapies, taking a conservative approach to treatment whenever possible.
West is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Vascular Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. West earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University’s School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed a National Institute of Health research fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Mass. He received his general surgery training at the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham before completing a vascular surgery fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
West specializes in diseases of the aorta, aortic aneurysms and aortic graft infections, aortic reconstruction/repair, deep vein thrombosis and varicose vein treatments, endovascular procedures for aneurysms and occlusive diseases, carotid artery disease and peripheral artery disease. Additionally, he has a particular interest in the treatment of patients with thoracic outlet syndrome and celiac compression syndrome.
While at Baylor College of Medicine, West was dedicated to providing a full spectrum of diagnostic evaluations and interventional treatments for problems with arterial and venous blood flow in the lower extremities, including problems with walking and wound healing related to reduced blood flow. He is skilled in the use of the latest operative and minimally invasive endovascular therapies, taking a conservative approach to treatment whenever possible.
West is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Vascular Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. West earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University’s School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed a National Institute of Health research fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Mass. He received his general surgery training at the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham before completing a vascular surgery fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
West specializes in diseases of the aorta, aortic aneurysms and aortic graft infections, aortic reconstruction/repair, deep vein thrombosis and varicose vein treatments, endovascular procedures for aneurysms and occlusive diseases, carotid artery disease and peripheral artery disease. Additionally, he has a particular interest in the treatment of patients with thoracic outlet syndrome and celiac compression syndrome.
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4.8 out of 5 (39 Ratings, 19 Comments)
Sep 2024Dr West truly listened to me and answered questions that I had.Sep 2024Wonderful experienceSep 2024Waited 40 minutes from the time I had the ultrasound on both legs till the doctor came into talk to me & reviewed the results of the test. A bit too long.Sep 2024I really like everyone at the office & will recommend them to anyone.Aug 2024Very skeptical about beginning a new doctor/patient relationship with a doctor not involved with past treatments; however I left feeling as though this would be a seamless transition.Aug 2024I was very pleased with the service I received. Thorough and competent.Aug 2024Great experienceJul 2024Dr. West was amazing. He not only gave me information about possible treatments that he could provide for my issue, but recommended many other things that I could try. He spent time with me and listened to my concerns.Jul 2024Great experience [...]Jul 2024The nurses were very professional and friendly.Jul 2024Dr. West took the time to explain all the details of my medical situation.Jul 2024Dr West and all staff were kind. I was treated well even with delays.Jul 2024She was very sweet, loveing ,and caring,a very wonderful girlJul 2024WonderfulJun 2024All great!Jun 2024Very helpfulJun 2024I felt that I was being very cared for by the person during my time here and she was very nice.Jun 2024Very professional and friendly she made me feel very comfortable.Jun 2024Excellent visit.