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Andrew D. Kersten, MD
EmergeOrtho
Orthopedics, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Brevard, Hendersonville
4.9
218 Ratings
86 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
218 Ratings
86 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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What a pleasure it is to have a smart and personable doctor! Yay!!
I found Dr Kersten to be very knowledgeable and willing to share with me his insights on my situation and the suggestions he had for going forward. I felt he was compassionate and listened to my questions.
Very easy to understand and he really listened to me. We came up with solutions together.
He explained treatment options and I made the decisions.
I am so thankful for Dr. Kersten and his staff. My surgery was excellent and always have a wonderful experience in appointments..
Such a nice office, friendly staff, short waits, and really appreciate the time Dr Kersten takes when I have come to him…
Dr Kersten is very nice, takes time to listen, and cares about his patients.
Dr Kersten is a highly skilled surgeon that i tracked down all over to find him. he performed surgery on my right shoulder and did a reversal and replacement on my right shoulder in 2018. I have total faith and confidence in his capabilities.
Professional, and fast. My appointment was at 10:30 and I was seen on time.
Answered all my questions