For 40+ years, Carolina Hand & Sports Medicine has helped western NC patients overcome pain and injury with advanced orthopedic care, delivered with compassion and expertise. Our board certified orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine doctors offer the latest surgical and non-surgical treatments to help patients recover quickly and come back stronger, including arthroscopic knee & shoulder surgery, PRP therapy, and physical therapy.
For 40+ years, Carolina Hand & Sports Medicine has helped western NC patients overcome pain and injury with advanced orthopedic care, delivered with compassion and expertise. Our board certified orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine doctors offer the latest surgical and non-surgical treatments to help patients recover quickly and come back stronger, including arthroscopic knee & shoulder surgery, PRP therapy, and physical therapy.
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Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Very knowledgeable and friendly!
Sep-2025
Jesse West, M.D.
Dr West is an incredible doctor, and he tells you just the way it is and what is the best thing to do at this point in time when he is looking at what is going on with you.
Sep-2025
Travis Snyder, PA-C
He is always is prepared very conscientious and always explains what he’s doing
Excellent care and professional
Sep-2025
Spencer Moore, M.D.
Great Do noctor.
Sep-2025
Jessica Hancock, NP-C
She was very pleasant and knowledgeable.
Sep-2025
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Wonderful personality! We discussed options for my pain in my knees. Explaining the best treatment.
Sep-2025
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Kind, caring and instrumental in my recovery’s speed and quality.
Sep-2025
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Always pleasant and listens to what I say.
Sep-2025
Jesse West, M.D.
Very attentive and thorough. Prepared for appointments.
Sep-2025
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Dr. Starns always provides excellent care and answers all the questions that I have. I recommend him to anybody who is looking for an orthopedic doctor. By the way, normally I don’t have much waiting time but yesterday it was an hour. I hope that isn’t the new amount of time.
Sep-2025
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Asheville Office
18 Medical Park Drive Asheville, NC 28803
For 40+ years, Carolina Hand & Sports Medicine has helped western NC patients overcome pain and injury with advanced orthopedic care, delivered with compassion and expertise. Our board certified orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine doctors offer the latest surgical and non-surgical treatments to help patients recover quickly and come back stronger, including arthroscopic knee & shoulder surgery, PRP therapy, and physical therapy. We are the only practice in WNC offering minimally invasive Achilles tendon repair.
To us, being healthy is about more than just being free from pain, it's about being able to do the things that you love to do and live life to the fullest. New patients welcome. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Very knowledgeable and friendly!
Jesse West, M.D.
Dr West is an incredible doctor, and he tells you just the way it is and what is the best thing to do at this point in time when he is looking at what is going on with you.
Travis Snyder, PA-C
He is always is prepared very conscientious and always explains what he’s doing Excellent care and professional
Spencer Moore, M.D.
Great Do noctor.
Jessica Hancock, NP-C
She was very pleasant and knowledgeable.
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Wonderful personality! We discussed options for my pain in my knees. Explaining the best treatment.
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Kind, caring and instrumental in my recovery’s speed and quality.
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Always pleasant and listens to what I say.
Jesse West, M.D.
Very attentive and thorough. Prepared for appointments.
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Dr. Starns always provides excellent care and answers all the questions that I have. I recommend him to anybody who is looking for an orthopedic doctor. By the way, normally I don’t have much waiting time but yesterday it was an hour. I hope that isn’t the new amount of time.