Asheville Sports Medicine Specialist

Tom Starnes, MD 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

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

Mission Hospital

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Emergency Medicine (Sports Medicine)