Summary

Dr. Robert West is a surgeon with 27 years of experience specializing in surgical care. They completed medical school at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and bring nearly three decades of clinical expertise to their practice. Dr. West is fluent in English.

Dr. West practices at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California. They focus on treating breast cancer, including metastatic or recurrent cases, and Paget disease of the breast. Their surgical expertise includes performing brain tumor biopsies and working with pathology tests to help diagnose and treat patients. Patients have given Dr. West an average rating of 5.0.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 27 years of experience
  • 54 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST LOUIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Robert West has 2 locations

Robert West

900 Blake Wilbur Dr Fl 2Palo Alto, CA 94304

Robert West

300 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

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3.8 
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27 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Palo Alto , CAPalo Alto , CAPalo Alto , CAPalo Alto , CA
Med School: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST LOUIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Athens School Of Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Robert West

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicare
  • Hometown Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Valley Health Plan - HMO
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Robert West has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Robert West has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Blood Testing
  • Breast Cancer
  • Fluid Testing
  • General Surgeon
  • Tissue Biopsy

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

Robert West holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST LOUIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE and Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine in 1999.

NPI Number

Robert West's NPI number is 1639271471.

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Where is Robert West's office located?
Robert West's office is located at 900 Blake Wilbur Dr Fl 2, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.

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