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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Dr.Starnes was super helpful in exploring my injury & doing what he could to help! I appreciated when he understood that my injury was out of his scope of practice and decided to refer me to another specialist. His honesty made me feel safer and appreciate his dedication much more!
(5 days ago)
May-2026
He was very nice and understanding. He didn't judge my injury and took care of me as a person not just another number in his day.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
He saw me right away and was clear and compassionate.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Dr. Starnes is always professional, pleasant and knowledgeable.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
He was a big help.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Greeted us with a handshake, very personable, listened with interest and provided his professional assessment with clarity. A very good first experience.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
he listened to all your concerns offered great solutions. He also had procedure no doctors have offered before. Drawing knee fluid so they can test for sorts of things ..
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Very helpful and a good listener. Answered all my questions.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Very pleased with my visit. Dr. Starnes was very caring and explained everything in detail.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Personable, thorough, and very professional. I already feel better.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
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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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Dr.Starnes was super helpful in exploring my injury & doing what he could to help! I appreciated when he understood that my injury was out of his scope of practice and decided to refer me to another specialist. His honesty made me feel safer and appreciate his dedication much more!
He was very nice and understanding. He didn't judge my injury and took care of me as a person not just another number in his day.
He saw me right away and was clear and compassionate.
Dr. Starnes is always professional, pleasant and knowledgeable.
He was a big help.
Greeted us with a handshake, very personable, listened with interest and provided his professional assessment with clarity. A very good first experience.
he listened to all your concerns offered great solutions. He also had procedure no doctors have offered before. Drawing knee fluid so they can test for sorts of things ..
Very helpful and a good listener. Answered all my questions.
Very pleased with my visit. Dr. Starnes was very caring and explained everything in detail.
Personable, thorough, and very professional. I already feel better.