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Dr. Kristoffer West, MD

Dr. Kristoffer West, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Kristoffer West, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Saint George, UT and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. West has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from George Washington University Medical Center in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint George Regional Hospital and Cedar City Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

617 E Riverside Dr Ste 302 Saint George, UT 84790

Make an Appointment

(435) 652-6024

Hospital Highlight

Dr. West is affiliated with Saint George Regional Hospital St George, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. West specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. West's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. West

3.3

29 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
52%
52%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
7%
7%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
34%
34%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Disappointed – Jul 23, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 03, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 20, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Pam Robertson – May 30, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Anonymous – Mar 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 01, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Beryl L – Aug 31, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Charles Truitt – Jul 10, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lt. Colonel Jesus M Cortes in Ivins , UT – Jun 26, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 17, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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May 09, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 25, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
K. A. in St George, UT – Feb 27, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
John Whitaker in UT, UT – Nov 20, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Bondurant, none – Nov 17, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
s r w in Mesquite, NV – May 01, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cable in Mesquite – Dec 14, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Kristoffer West, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Saint George, UT and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. West has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from George Washington University...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • Spine Institute Of Arizona

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013

  • University Hospital Of Upstate Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2012

  • George Washington University Medical Center

    Medical School, 2007

  • Brigham Young University

    Undergraduate School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office617 E Riverside Dr Ste 302 Saint George, UT 84790
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Practice

Huntsman West Spine LLC230 N 1680 E Ste I1 Saint George, UT 84790
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint George Regional Hospital

    1380 E Medical Center Dr
    St George, UT 84790
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Cedar City Hospital

    1303 N Main St
    Cedar City, UT 84721
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Grover C. Dils Medical Center

    700 Spring St
    Caliente, NV 89008
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