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Brian H. West, MD
5.0
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Cardiology
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
Brian H. 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
8975 Balboa Ave
Floor 1
San Diego, CA 92123
Get directions858-262-8687
Fax: 858-262-86712929 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 H. West, MD
Age: 44
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 H. West, MD, accepts 34 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
5.0
273 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
January 31, 2026
5.0
He was very nice and professional. Listened to me and answered all my concerns. He Is a great Doctor
Verified Patient
January 31, 2026
5.0
Dr West is excellent!
Verified Patient
January 28, 2026
5.0
He convinced me I needed to be admitted.
Verified Patient
January 26, 2026
5.0
An excellent appointment
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