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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Very knowledgeable. Great ‘bedside’ manner. Made the whole injection procedure quick and easy.
Jul-2025
He was very rushed
Jul-2025
I had an excellent experience with Dr. Starnes. He truly listens to your concerns, takes the time to explain everything clearly, and is incredibly knowledgeable in his field. I felt supported and confident in his care every step of the way. He’s also very punctual, which I really appreciate. It’s rare to find a doctor who is both skilled and genuinely caring. Highly recommended!
Jul-2025
Always attentive. Good listener. Puts things on bottom shelf where you can understand what he is saying. Very knowledgeable. A credit to his profession.
Jul-2025
Very professional and provided excellent service
Jul-2025
Dr. Starnes and staff are very personable and professional. Dr Starnes listens well, answers questions
and is compassionate . I would highly recommend.
Jul-2025
Kind caring thorough and supportive. Highly recommend!
Jul-2025
Dr. Starnes was fantastic. He communicated with me well and gave me a complete picture of what I am working with and my options without sugar coating but also without making me feel “doomed” at the same time and helped me understand my options without pushing me toward anything I was uncomfortable with.
Jul-2025
Very friendly very efficient and professional.
Jul-2025
Excellent care
Jul-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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Very knowledgeable. Great ‘bedside’ manner. Made the whole injection procedure quick and easy.
He was very rushed
I had an excellent experience with Dr. Starnes. He truly listens to your concerns, takes the time to explain everything clearly, and is incredibly knowledgeable in his field. I felt supported and confident in his care every step of the way. He’s also very punctual, which I really appreciate. It’s rare to find a doctor who is both skilled and genuinely caring. Highly recommended!
Always attentive. Good listener. Puts things on bottom shelf where you can understand what he is saying. Very knowledgeable. A credit to his profession.
Very professional and provided excellent service
Dr. Starnes and staff are very personable and professional. Dr Starnes listens well, answers questions and is compassionate . I would highly recommend.
Kind caring thorough and supportive. Highly recommend!
Dr. Starnes was fantastic. He communicated with me well and gave me a complete picture of what I am working with and my options without sugar coating but also without making me feel “doomed” at the same time and helped me understand my options without pushing me toward anything I was uncomfortable with.
Very friendly very efficient and professional.
Excellent care