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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Patient, kind and knowledgeable
(6 days ago)
Oct-2025
He answered all my questions…and made me feel confident in his answers!
(6 days ago)
Oct-2025
Very pleasant
(6 days ago)
Oct-2025
Very kind, explains things well.
(6 days ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Starnes answers your questions and is patient. Very good orthopedic and I would highly recommend him.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
An exceptional physician! Wish he was my primary care doctor!
Listens, very informative...great "bedside" manner. Always makes me feel at ease and comfortable.
Dr. Starnes was excellent. Explained things really nicely. All the staff were warm and welcoming. I would highly recommend this practice to anyone.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
dr Starnes is great and so is the front desk.
(1 month ago)
Sep-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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Patient, kind and knowledgeable
He answered all my questions…and made me feel confident in his answers!
Very pleasant
Very kind, explains things well.
Dr Starnes answers your questions and is patient. Very good orthopedic and I would highly recommend him.
An exceptional physician! Wish he was my primary care doctor! Listens, very informative...great "bedside" manner. Always makes me feel at ease and comfortable.
Personable, efficient, thorough, kind, explains procedures, answers questions. Highly recommended.
Very knowledgeable. Excellent dr.
Dr. Starnes was excellent. Explained things really nicely. All the staff were warm and welcoming. I would highly recommend this practice to anyone.
dr Starnes is great and so is the front desk.