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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Christopher Lechner, M.D.
He is the best, My family does very well
when he does our surgery. We highly recommend Dr Lechtner.
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
T. Marc Barnett, M.D.
Questions answered with suggestions made Good visit.
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Jessica Hancock, NP-C
Jessica was awesome. Straight-forward, easy to talk to, answered all my questions and never seemed rushed. Great listener!
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Travis Snyder, PA-C
I was very, very impressed with the knowledge and expertise of Travis Snyder. He was very thorough and efficient while not appearing rushed or overwhelmed. I could not have asked for better care and I would recommend Travis to anyone (particularly with a shoulder injury or issue).
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Very nice. Explained everything well and listened to me. Very happy with him. He’s a good Doctor. Kim B.
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Jessica Hancock, NP-C
What a competent, delightful person!
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
T. Marc Barnett, M.D.
He is a very caring Doctor, who listens and answers questions.
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
T. Marc Barnett, M.D.
Very skilled and caring. Try
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Christopher Lechner, M.D.
I feel like I’m in the very best of hands with Dr. Lechner.
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Jesse West, M.D.
Excellent doctor. Even when he is very busy, I never feel like he’s in a hurry to go anywhere. He always takes time to answer my questions. So thankful that my husband and I found him.
(3 days ago)
Jan-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.
Christopher Lechner, M.D.
He is the best, My family does very well when he does our surgery. We highly recommend Dr Lechtner.
T. Marc Barnett, M.D.
Questions answered with suggestions made Good visit.
Jessica Hancock, NP-C
Jessica was awesome. Straight-forward, easy to talk to, answered all my questions and never seemed rushed. Great listener!
Travis Snyder, PA-C
I was very, very impressed with the knowledge and expertise of Travis Snyder. He was very thorough and efficient while not appearing rushed or overwhelmed. I could not have asked for better care and I would recommend Travis to anyone (particularly with a shoulder injury or issue).
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Very nice. Explained everything well and listened to me. Very happy with him. He’s a good Doctor. Kim B.
Jessica Hancock, NP-C
What a competent, delightful person!
T. Marc Barnett, M.D.
He is a very caring Doctor, who listens and answers questions.
T. Marc Barnett, M.D.
Very skilled and caring. Try
Christopher Lechner, M.D.
I feel like I’m in the very best of hands with Dr. Lechner.
Jesse West, M.D.
Excellent doctor. Even when he is very busy, I never feel like he’s in a hurry to go anywhere. He always takes time to answer my questions. So thankful that my husband and I found him.