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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Adam Starr, M.D.
I think the world of him, great at what he does explains what he is going to do, fixing to do my second surgery!!
(2 days ago)
Mar-2026
Jesse West, M.D.
Always explains and takes time to answer questions.
(2 days ago)
Mar-2026
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Very professional and very knowledgeable.
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Very Thorough, pleasant, knowledgeable, thank you Dr Starnes
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
Jesse West, M.D.
Dr. West did shoulder replacement -this was 6week check. Am doing well thanks to his excellent skills! Informative & friendly & kind manner!
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
Adam Starr, M.D.
Everyone was friendly, helpful and good at answering questions clearly and proving helpful treatment options/explanations and supporting my choices—helpfully informed by the unbiased information they gave me.
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Professional,efficient and competent
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
Jesse West, M.D.
Very pleasant and professional!
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Jesse West, M.D.
Dr. West is just great! He’s friendly but efficient, quick but not hurried. Asked my opinion (about injecting my shoulder today or waiting a little to see if symptoms get worse) and validated it. Very personable. Inspires trust
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
Jessica Hancock, NP-C
She is great! Takes time to explain everything to you.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
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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.
Adam Starr, M.D.
I think the world of him, great at what he does explains what he is going to do, fixing to do my second surgery!!
Jesse West, M.D.
Always explains and takes time to answer questions.
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Very professional and very knowledgeable.
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Very Thorough, pleasant, knowledgeable, thank you Dr Starnes
Jesse West, M.D.
Dr. West did shoulder replacement -this was 6week check. Am doing well thanks to his excellent skills! Informative & friendly & kind manner!
Adam Starr, M.D.
Everyone was friendly, helpful and good at answering questions clearly and proving helpful treatment options/explanations and supporting my choices—helpfully informed by the unbiased information they gave me.
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Professional,efficient and competent
Jesse West, M.D.
Very pleasant and professional!
Jesse West, M.D.
Dr. West is just great! He’s friendly but efficient, quick but not hurried. Asked my opinion (about injecting my shoulder today or waiting a little to see if symptoms get worse) and validated it. Very personable. Inspires trust
Jessica Hancock, NP-C
She is great! Takes time to explain everything to you.