Profile: Dr. Alexandre West

Before becoming an OB/GYN physician, Dr. Alexandre West was a classically trained ballet dancer. The same focus and dedication that honed her skills as a dancer helps her offer the best care to her patients.

Dr. Alexandre West, obstetrician and gynecologist at UConn Health, speaks with a patient in an exam room. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health photo)

Before becoming an OB/GYN physician, Dr. Alexandre West was a classically trained ballet dancer. The same focus and dedication that honed her skills as a dancer helps her offer the best care to her patients.