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.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Carolina Hand & Sports Medicine through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Helpful, responsive
Answered all questions.
Aug-2025
Jesse West, M.D.
I waited 50 minutes to see the doctor.
Aug-2025
Jesse West, M.D.
Dr. West is an excellent doctor with a caring nature. He is professional, knowledgeable, and has a great sense of humor. He did a thorough evaluation of my records and listened carefully to my current condition. He explained his recommendations for my care in detail . I am very happy to have Dr. West care for me. He is a valuable asset to your practice.
Aug-2025
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Very good doctor, very good disposition, professional and thorough.
Aug-2025
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
This is the second time I met with him. Same knee but different issue. It's been a few months and he remembered out conversation. I found him very straight forward to give me the needed help. I am very comfortable continuing to work with him to get this resolved.
Aug-2025
Christopher Lechner, M.D.
Excellent physician I’ve seen for a number of years and trust him completely!
Aug-2025
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Dr. Starnes is a good listener - I realized he wanted to relieve my pain and enable me to return to my normal lifestyle.
Aug-2025
Travis Snyder, PA-C
I was scared to have a shoulder replacement and Travis explained everything very well!! I had lots of ? 's and he took his time. He was very patient with me.
Aug-2025
Christopher Lechner, M.D.
Excellent medical care, very personable
Aug-2025
Christopher Lechner, M.D.
excellent physician!! Knows his stuff!
Aug-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.
Helpful, responsive Answered all questions.
Jesse West, M.D.
I waited 50 minutes to see the doctor.
Jesse West, M.D.
Dr. West is an excellent doctor with a caring nature. He is professional, knowledgeable, and has a great sense of humor. He did a thorough evaluation of my records and listened carefully to my current condition. He explained his recommendations for my care in detail . I am very happy to have Dr. West care for me. He is a valuable asset to your practice.
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Very good doctor, very good disposition, professional and thorough.
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
This is the second time I met with him. Same knee but different issue. It's been a few months and he remembered out conversation. I found him very straight forward to give me the needed help. I am very comfortable continuing to work with him to get this resolved.
Christopher Lechner, M.D.
Excellent physician I’ve seen for a number of years and trust him completely!
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Dr. Starnes is a good listener - I realized he wanted to relieve my pain and enable me to return to my normal lifestyle.
Travis Snyder, PA-C
I was scared to have a shoulder replacement and Travis explained everything very well!! I had lots of ? 's and he took his time. He was very patient with me.
Christopher Lechner, M.D.
Excellent medical care, very personable
Christopher Lechner, M.D.
excellent physician!! Knows his stuff!