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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Helpful, responsive
Answered all questions.
Aug-2025
Very good doctor, very good disposition, professional and thorough.
Aug-2025
This is the second time I met with him. Same knee but different issue. It's been a few months and he remembered out conversation. I found him very straight forward to give me the needed help. I am very comfortable continuing to work with him to get this resolved.
Aug-2025
Dr. Starnes is a good listener - I realized he wanted to relieve my pain and enable me to return to my normal lifestyle.
Aug-2025
He listens well.
Aug-2025
Doctor Starnes was very friendly and professional. He listened to me and gave me a lot of good information and advice. All of the staff were extremely pleasant and competent . I highly recommend this place. The doctor was very honest about not needing surgery for this particular problem. We all know that a lot of doctors. We just push for surgery, but this was not true. I greatly appreciate the care I was given.
Aug-2025
Knowledgeable. Great bedside manner.
Aug-2025
Very professional and kind.
Aug-2025
Thank you for your understanding and kindness!
Aug-2025
Very good
Aug-2025
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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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Helpful, responsive Answered all questions.
Very good doctor, very good disposition, professional and thorough.
This is the second time I met with him. Same knee but different issue. It's been a few months and he remembered out conversation. I found him very straight forward to give me the needed help. I am very comfortable continuing to work with him to get this resolved.
Dr. Starnes is a good listener - I realized he wanted to relieve my pain and enable me to return to my normal lifestyle.
He listens well.
Doctor Starnes was very friendly and professional. He listened to me and gave me a lot of good information and advice. All of the staff were extremely pleasant and competent . I highly recommend this place. The doctor was very honest about not needing surgery for this particular problem. We all know that a lot of doctors. We just push for surgery, but this was not true. I greatly appreciate the care I was given.
Knowledgeable. Great bedside manner.
Very professional and kind.
Thank you for your understanding and kindness!
Very good