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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knowledgeable, kind, thorough physician
(2 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Starnes took his time explaining everything…. Appreciated that.
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
Doctor Starnes is Awesome! I’ve been going to him for an about two years now having knee injections and I wouldn’t go to anyone else. He is as nice as he can be. He never makes you feel like that. You have to be in a hurry to get out.! you don’t have to sit and wait for hours in the waiting room your immediately called back for your appointment and that’s a plus for me cause I don’t want to be sitting in an office for an hour or two! And he doesn’t push surgery on you I’ll let you know what you need and you kinda have to decide what you want! When you are ready! Great Dr.
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
I love this practice. All of the doctors here are the very best. Dr. Starnes listened to me and he generally cared and wanted to help me feel better.
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
Good man, first rate communicator!
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Great. Very pleasant and helpful
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Starnes is very personable. But he is also knowledgeable and provides options.
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Starnes listen and reacts.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Very personable and thorough. Very knowledgeable.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Super helpful and knowledgeable
(1 week ago)
Aug-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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knowledgeable, kind, thorough physician
Dr Starnes took his time explaining everything…. Appreciated that.
Doctor Starnes is Awesome! I’ve been going to him for an about two years now having knee injections and I wouldn’t go to anyone else. He is as nice as he can be. He never makes you feel like that. You have to be in a hurry to get out.! you don’t have to sit and wait for hours in the waiting room your immediately called back for your appointment and that’s a plus for me cause I don’t want to be sitting in an office for an hour or two! And he doesn’t push surgery on you I’ll let you know what you need and you kinda have to decide what you want! When you are ready! Great Dr.
I love this practice. All of the doctors here are the very best. Dr. Starnes listened to me and he generally cared and wanted to help me feel better.
Good man, first rate communicator!
Great. Very pleasant and helpful
Dr. Starnes is very personable. But he is also knowledgeable and provides options.
Dr Starnes listen and reacts.
Very personable and thorough. Very knowledgeable.
Super helpful and knowledgeable