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 is the best! Very know nd and friendly. He listens well. Very skilled. He gave me a shot in my foot and I hardly felt it.
(2 days ago)
Aug-2026
Very helpful visit. Provided answers to all my questions and helped me schedule my needed surgery. Very thankful for the friendly attention I received from all of the staff.
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Starnes answers all questions and never makes you feel rushed.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Very thankful he was able to see & treat me today.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Such a comforting demeanor...
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Fantastic doctor... Unfazed by me. continuously flipping them off with my broken middle finger. They don't make them like this anymore.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Starnes was great. Love to laugh and he made shots fun!!
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very nice and caring for his patients
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very professional smart dr fave me the perfect diagnosis & treatment in helping .e deal with both of my knees issues.
Compassionate & kind .
My knees are doing much better under his treatment as I'm not able physically to to have replacements.
Thank Dr Starnes .
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Excellent procedure performance and good bed side manner
(1 month ago)
Jul-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 is the best! Very know nd and friendly. He listens well. Very skilled. He gave me a shot in my foot and I hardly felt it.
Very helpful visit. Provided answers to all my questions and helped me schedule my needed surgery. Very thankful for the friendly attention I received from all of the staff.
Dr. Starnes answers all questions and never makes you feel rushed.
Very thankful he was able to see & treat me today.
Such a comforting demeanor...
Fantastic doctor... Unfazed by me. continuously flipping them off with my broken middle finger. They don't make them like this anymore.
Starnes was great. Love to laugh and he made shots fun!!
Very nice and caring for his patients
Very professional smart dr fave me the perfect diagnosis & treatment in helping .e deal with both of my knees issues. Compassionate & kind . My knees are doing much better under his treatment as I'm not able physically to to have replacements. Thank Dr Starnes .
Excellent procedure performance and good bed side manner