Dr. West
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Fellowship-trained in Aesthetic Surgery
Practicing since 2010
A Legacy of Excellence
"Inspired by his parents, his father Dr. John West, a surgeon, and his mother Jan West, a registered nurse, Dr. West grew up surrounded by compassion, precision, and purpose. Continuing their legacy, he has built a career defined by excellence in surgical care and a deep commitment to his patients."
Orange County's Breast Surgery Specialist
Dr. West believes true excellence comes from focus. You can't master everything. Since 2010, he has devoted nearly all of his practice to breast surgery—from elegant augmentations to complex reconstructions. That focus translates into over 10,000 successful surgeries and the refined precision that only experience can bring.
At Finesse Plastic Surgery, complementary procedures like tummy tucks and liposuction are often combined with breast surgery to achieve balanced, natural results. But the heart of Dr. West's practice remains the same: specialize deeply, execute flawlessly, and deliver results that stand the test of time.
Breast Procedures:
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reduction
Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
Breast Revision Surgery
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Implant Choices
15+
Years Experience
Georgetown
Training
10k+
Procedures
Boutique Practice, Lifetime Commitment
"At Finesse Plastic Surgery, we believe in educating and empowering our patients. Our boutique practice offers limited appointments each week to guarantee every patient receives our full attention. We don't believe our commitment ends in the operating room—we provide a lifetime of care and follow-up."
What to Expect:
Hour-long consultations
Comprehensive assessment of your goals
Personalized Plans
Custom treatment tailored to your body
Lifetime Care
Ongoing support long after your procedure
Education & Training
Post-Graduate
Plastic Surgery Fellow
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
2009-2010
New York, NY
Resident in Plastic Surgery
Georgetown University Hospital
2003-2009
Washington, DC
Graduate
Doctor of Medicine
Jefferson Medical College
1999-2003
Philadelphia, PA
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts
Pomona College
1992-1996
Claremont, CA
Professional Credentials
Board Certification
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
Medical Licensure
- State of California
Professional Societies
- American Society of Plastic Surgery
Hospital Affiliation
- Saddleback Medical Center
Awards & Recognition
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
2024
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
2023
Favorite Plastic Surgeon, Newport Beach - Locale Magazine
2017
RealSelf Top Doctor
2017
RealSelf 500
2017
RealSelf Top Doctor
2016
RealSelf Top Doctor
2015
Hobart Amory Hare Honor Society, Jefferson Medical College
2002
Media Appearances
ABC News
Interview regarding the link between breast implants and ALCL
KTLA 5 News
Interview regarding dangers of underground clinics injecting commercial grade silicone for augmentation
A Father & Medical Advocate
Beyond his surgical practice, Dr. West is a devoted father of three and Co-founder and Director of Clinical Medicine for the KCNT1 Epilepsy Foundation. His youngest son, Andrew, was diagnosed with this ultra-rare genetic condition at 9 months old. Dr. West collaborates with researchers worldwide to find transformative treatments for children affected by KCNT1-related epilepsy.
Nonprofit Leadership:
- President, KCNT1 Epilepsy Foundation
- Board of Directors, COMBINEDBrain
- Science Advisory Board, Innov4-ePiK
- The Pink Journey Foundation
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Exclusively focused. Exceptionally refined.