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Andrew D. Kersten, MD
EmergeOrtho
Orthopedics, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Brevard, Hendersonville
4.9
273 Ratings
115 Comments
Double board-certified in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine, Andrew Kersten, MD, provides individualized care to athletes of all ages. He specializes as a shoulder surgeon as well as in disorders of the shoulder, knee, and elbow, but he cares for the full spectrum of orthopedic issues at his private practice in Asheville and Hendersonville, North Carolina. His knowledge and passion allow him to give the best treatment to athletes so they can return to the sport they love to play.
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4.9
273 Ratings
115 Comments
Double board-certified in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine, Andrew Kersten, MD, provides individualized care to athletes of all ages. He specializes as a shoulder surgeon as well as in disorders of the shoulder, knee, and elbow, but he cares for the full spectrum of orthopedic issues at his private practice in Asheville and Hendersonville, North Carolina. His knowledge and passion allow him to give the best treatment to athletes so they can return to the sport they love to play.
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Blue Ridge Region: Brevard - Orthopedics
89 Hospital Drive
Suite A
Brevard, NC 28712
Suite A
Brevard, NC 28712
Blue Ridge Region: Hendersonville - Orthopedics
800 Fleming Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Double board-certified in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine, Andrew Kersten, MD, provides individualized care to athletes of all ages. He specializes as a shoulder surgeon as well as in disorders of the shoulder, knee, and elbow, but he cares for the full spectrum of orthopedic issues at his private practice in Asheville and Hendersonville, North Carolina. His knowledge and passion allow him to give the best treatment to athletes so they can return to the sport they love to play.
Dr. Kersten enjoys working with his patients to formulate the best treatment plan to achieve their unique goals. He performs the most advanced procedures available, including minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery and computer-assisted shoulder and knee replacements. He also provides a full range of nonsurgical options, like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections.
Dr. Kersten completed his undergraduate education at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. He then earned his medical degree at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. He went on to complete his residency in orthopedic surgery at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, one of the top-ranked hospitals in the country.
Dr. Kersten then finished a one-year fellowship in arthroscopy and sports medicine at San Diego Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, where he trained under leaders in the field, including shoulder specialist Dr. Jim Esch, the “father of shoulder arthroscopy.” During his fellowship training, Dr. Kersten worked with the San Diego Padres baseball team and San Diego State University football and soccer teams.
Dr. Kersten‘s expertise as a shoulder specialist, knee specialist, elbow specialist, and ankle specialist.
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Sometimes I have felt like he goes over things to quickly for me. I need to take notes during appointment or jot it down when I get to my car.
Very nice and extremely helpful
He has such a wonderful staff
Dr. Kerstan is very knowledgeable and straight forward in his explanations.
Dr. Kersten is an excellent surgeon; my PT’s are as impressed with his skills as I am! I highly recommend Dr. Kersten!
Very polite and patient.
He listened to my concerns and was willing to try a “least invasive” option for my knee issue.
Doctor Kersten has great manner dealing with me and my pain. He know his stuff and we are making a plan to resolve my issues. 👍🏻
Very personable. Explained thoroughly and understandably what his diagnosis was and my options for care. I would highly recommend Dr Kersten to anyone in need of an Orthopedic surgeon.
He is a great doctor he asks questions and helps fine the best answer he is very caring and I like he ask what I think about his a opion that mean a lot to me.