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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Knowledgable and obviously a “people person”. I have complete confidence in him after just one meeting.
(3 days ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Starr was very helpful in determining what was wrong and how to make it better. He has great "bedside" manner.
(3 days ago)
Jul-2026
Couldn't be happier with the quality of care!
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
Excellent demeanor - concise and competent. I could not ask for more.
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Very friendly, professional and on time (or early) for appointments.
(6 days ago)
Jul-2026
He is wonderful and he listens to what you say
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Love his bedside manner. Will always explain in detail, the problem you have. Would always refer people to him
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Starr was more interested in maintaining his “20 second” diagnosis than talking to me about my hand problem.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Very through with explaining symptoms, pleasant and informative would recommend
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-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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Knowledgable and obviously a “people person”. I have complete confidence in him after just one meeting.
Dr. Starr was very helpful in determining what was wrong and how to make it better. He has great "bedside" manner.
Couldn't be happier with the quality of care!
Excellent demeanor - concise and competent. I could not ask for more.
Very friendly, professional and on time (or early) for appointments.
He is wonderful and he listens to what you say
Love his bedside manner. Will always explain in detail, the problem you have. Would always refer people to him
Dr. Starr was more interested in maintaining his “20 second” diagnosis than talking to me about my hand problem.
Very through with explaining symptoms, pleasant and informative would recommend
Excellent