Dr. West originally comes from Mesa, AZ. He graduated from Mountain View High School and went to Arizona State University for his undergraduate studies. Dr. West received his doctorate from Oregon Health & Sciences University in Portland, ORE. He has been practicing in Show Low since 2001.
Dr. West also served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He has been married to his wife Raunlyn (from Safford) since 1994 and presently has six children - Auralin, Taegun, Stewart, Ranell, Rulan, and Duncan. His hobbies include racquetball, hunting, camping, basketball and spending time with family.