Dr. Adam M. Starr, M.D. is absolutely thrilled to be practicing as an orthopedic hand surgeon for the Community of Asheville after more than a decade practicing orthopedic surgery and 25 years serving our country. He graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy and Tulane University School of Medicine, earning the honor of serving as Chief Resident during his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at UMDNJ- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
Dr. Adam M. Starr, M.D. is absolutely thrilled to be practicing as an orthopedic hand surgeon for the Community of Asheville after more than a decade practicing orthopedic surgery and 25 years serving our country. He graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy and Tulane University School of Medicine, earning the honor of serving as Chief Resident during his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at UMDNJ- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
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Dr Starr is a fantastic hand doctor. He’s prompt, caring, knowledgeable and attentive to his patients concerns.
He has changed my life! I would never consider going to anyone else to work on my hands/thumbs.
(3 days ago)
Jun-2026
Goo bedside manner and a great personality, even tho I knew the hand injections were going to hurt, he did a great job. Highly recommend him if you have pain in your hands.
(3 days ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Starr is a rock star. Wrist, shoulder or arm issues this is your man.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Thank you for an amazing
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr. Starr was wonderful! He explained what was going on with my hand and put my mind at ease!
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
He made me feel very comfortable even though I was very anxious. Thank you for helping me!
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Dr Starr has a calm manner which helps in a stressful situation. I have complete confidence in him.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Didn’t offer many solutions and hardly gave me any time
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Doc was awesome!!! He is Da Man!!! I would recommend him and his staff bar none!!
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Absolutely the greatest. I wish every Doctor I ever say was as knowledgeable as informative and is empathetic as Doctor star is I cannot praise him more highly
(1 month ago)
May-2026
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18 Medical Park Drive Asheville, NC 28803
Dr. Adam M. Starr, M.D. is absolutely thrilled to be practicing as an orthopedic hand surgeon for the Community of Asheville after more than a decade practicing orthopedic surgery and 25 years serving our country. He graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy and Tulane University School of Medicine, earning the honor of serving as Chief Resident during his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at UMDNJ- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. He then completed an orthopedic trauma fellowship at Addenbrookes hospital in Cambridge, England followed by a hand surgery fellowship at Brown University.
Dr. Starr served as an Orthopedic Hand surgeon at the San Antonio Military Medical Center and at Asheville Orthopedic Associates prior to joining the staff at Carolina Hand & Sports Medicine in October of 2021. He currently serves as the Chief of Hand Surgery at Mission Hospital, is a member of the Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons, a Diplomate in the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and a member of the American Society for Surgery of the hand.
As a Fellowship trained hand surgeon, Dr. Starr’s focus is on injuries and disease of the fingers, hand, wrist, forearm and elbow.
When not working Dr. Starr enjoys spending time with his wife and four children. Together they travel, hike, ski and generally enjoy the many outdoor activities that Asheville has to offer.
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Dr Starr is a fantastic hand doctor. He’s prompt, caring, knowledgeable and attentive to his patients concerns. He has changed my life! I would never consider going to anyone else to work on my hands/thumbs.
Goo bedside manner and a great personality, even tho I knew the hand injections were going to hurt, he did a great job. Highly recommend him if you have pain in your hands.
Dr Starr is a rock star. Wrist, shoulder or arm issues this is your man.
Thank you for an amazing
Dr. Starr was wonderful! He explained what was going on with my hand and put my mind at ease!
He made me feel very comfortable even though I was very anxious. Thank you for helping me!
Dr Starr has a calm manner which helps in a stressful situation. I have complete confidence in him.
Didn’t offer many solutions and hardly gave me any time
Doc was awesome!!! He is Da Man!!! I would recommend him and his staff bar none!!
Absolutely the greatest. I wish every Doctor I ever say was as knowledgeable as informative and is empathetic as Doctor star is I cannot praise him more highly