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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Well, how can you not love Adam Star. He is not only an excellent, well read and experienced professional, he is empathetic. He is skilled and I feel safe when he has to do procedures on my hands. Very thankful he is my hand surgeon.
(2 days ago)
Jun-2026
No complaints!
I’m hopeful today’s shot works. Wish I had scheduled the appt sooner.
(3 days ago)
Jun-2026
Very good Dr . Compassionate and takes times to attend to you and talk to you
(3 days ago)
Jun-2026
Always ready to listen and has skills to decipher and root out area where pain originates.
(3 days ago)
Jun-2026
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.
(1 week 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.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Starr is a rock star. Wrist, shoulder or arm issues this is your man.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Thank you for an amazing
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Dr. Starr was wonderful! He explained what was going on with my hand and put my mind at ease!
(1 month 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
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Asheville Office
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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Well, how can you not love Adam Star. He is not only an excellent, well read and experienced professional, he is empathetic. He is skilled and I feel safe when he has to do procedures on my hands. Very thankful he is my hand surgeon.
No complaints! I’m hopeful today’s shot works. Wish I had scheduled the appt sooner.
Very good Dr . Compassionate and takes times to attend to you and talk to you
Always ready to listen and has skills to decipher and root out area where pain originates.
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!