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Brian West, MD
5.0
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Cardiology
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
Brian West, MD
5.0
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Cardiology
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
Schedule an appointment
Accepting new patients
Virtual visits available
Location and phone
Sharp Rees-Stealy Kearny Mesa Cardiology
8975 Balboa Ave
Floor 1
San Diego, CA 92123
Get directions858-262-8687
Fax: 858-262-86718933 Activity Road
Floor 2
San Diego, CA 92126-4427
Get directions858-939-6561
Fax: 858-874-23792929 Health Center Drive
Floor 2
San Diego, CA 92123-2762
Get directions858-939-6561
Fax: 858-874-2487
Care schedule
Sharp Rees-Stealy San Diego
2929 Health Center Drive
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About Brian West, MD
Age: 44
Languages: English
Education
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Residency
University of California, San Diego: Advanced Fellowship
New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Campus: Internship
New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Campus: Residency
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA: Fellowship
Mount Sinai School of Medicine: Medical School
Hospital affiliation
NPI
1306130380
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Insurance plans accepted
Brian West, MD, accepts 35 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
5.0
282 ratings
Patient ratings
Provider discussed treatment options
5.0
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
5.0
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
5.0
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
5.0
Provider included you in decisions
5.0
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
November 24, 2025
5.0
Listened to all my concerns and clearly laid out my options
Verified Patient
November 22, 2025
5.0
Dr Brian West was upfront and very clear in addressing all my questions and/or concerns. His directness was much appreciated.
Verified Patient
November 21, 2025
5.0
As a new patient with Dr. West, he spent the time to understand my current status and offered a plan of attack moving forward.
Verified Patient
November 20, 2025
5.0
Prior to my visit, the Dr. Researched my history to locate documents to support planned tests. His explanations were spot on.
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Special recognitions
Guardian Angel recognitions
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Guardian Angel recognitions
Brian West, MD, has received Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Brian West, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
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