Dr. Thomas Starnes, M.D. joined our practice in August 2022. He has been practicing in the Asheville area since 2017 and specializes in both upper and lower extremity injuries. Dr. Starnes is board certified with a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine. He has additional training in ultrasound-guided injections ranging from steroids to orthobiologics (PRP, etc.).
Dr. Thomas Starnes, M.D. joined our practice in August 2022. He has been practicing in the Asheville area since 2017 and specializes in both upper and lower extremity injuries. Dr. Starnes is board certified with a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine. He has additional training in ultrasound-guided injections ranging from steroids to orthobiologics (PRP, etc.).
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Staff was friendly and professional. Dr. Starns was very professional and explained everything to me including giving me options to consider. He was very personable and thorough. I will return.
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
Absolutely fabulous! Always so professional but yet caring!
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Starnes has a great bedside manner and is great at giving hip injections.
(6 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Starnes was very professional, offered a procedure which I followed. I noticed relief quickly.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Clear, competent, listens well.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
So thankful for Dr Sarnes. He is compassionate and very competent. He provided thorough care without a wait!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Personable, skilled, easy conversationalist
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent Doc, know his hands well !
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Efficient, professional. He offered options for treating my sore knees. We agreed on a moderate route for now--steroid injections. He showed me the x-rays and pointed out the areas that lined up with pain I was experiencing.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Helpful but runs over an hour late
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Asheville Office
18 Medical Park Drive Asheville, NC 28803
Dr. Thomas Starnes, M.D. joined our practice in August 2022. He has been practicing in the Asheville area since 2017 and specializes in both upper and lower extremity injuries. Dr. Starnes is board certified with a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine. He has additional training in ultrasound-guided injections ranging from steroids to orthobiologics (PRP, etc.). He also offers orthopedic injury walk-in clinic hours:
WALK-IN CLINIC HOURS Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Fridays: 8:00 am to 11:00 am
“I pursued a career in medicine because I enjoy continually learning and applying science to help people live actively with fewer symptoms holding them back. My patient care philosophy centers around promoting healthy and active lives by nonoperative, minimally invasive means. I also work closely with other specialists to ensure each patient gets the optimal care they need. In my free time, I can be found mountain biking, watching one of my four children play sports alongside my wife, or at our church.” – Dr. Starnes
EDUCATION University of South Florida College of Medicine Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)Medicine 2009 – 2013
Clearwater Christian College Bachelor of Science (BS)Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 2003 – 2007
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Staff was friendly and professional. Dr. Starns was very professional and explained everything to me including giving me options to consider. He was very personable and thorough. I will return.
Absolutely fabulous! Always so professional but yet caring!
Dr Starnes has a great bedside manner and is great at giving hip injections.
Dr. Starnes was very professional, offered a procedure which I followed. I noticed relief quickly.
Clear, competent, listens well.
So thankful for Dr Sarnes. He is compassionate and very competent. He provided thorough care without a wait!
Personable, skilled, easy conversationalist
Excellent Doc, know his hands well !
Efficient, professional. He offered options for treating my sore knees. We agreed on a moderate route for now--steroid injections. He showed me the x-rays and pointed out the areas that lined up with pain I was experiencing.
Helpful but runs over an hour late