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Dr. Thomas Starnes, MD
Sports Medicine* Age 41
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Dr. Thomas Starnes, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Asheville, NC.
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Dr. Thomas Starnes, MD

Sports Medicine* Age 41
Asheville, NC
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Starnes, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Asheville, NC.

About

Dr. Starnes graduated from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in 2013 and completed a residency at University of Florida / Shands Medical Center. Dr. Thomas Starnes, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Asheville, NC and has 13 years experience. Dr. Starnes currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Mission Hospital and AdventHealth Hendersonville. Dr. Starnes's office accepts new patients. Dr. Starnes is board certified in Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Enter a condition or procedure
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Chondromalacia
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Chondromalacia
Tibial Fracture
Tenosynovitis
Medial Epicondylitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Miner's Knee
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Meniscus Tear
Patellar Disorders
Biceps Tendon Rupture
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Snapping Hip
Spinal Osteophyte
Sports Injuries
Tendon Disorders
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Fracture Care
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Non-Surgical Arthritis Treatment
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Sports Medicine Related Procedures
Steroid Injection
Tendon and Bursa Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthSCOPE Benefits
  • Tricare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Prime Health Services
  • Medicare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • MedCost
  • Gateway Health Plan
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Aetna
  • Medicaid

Locations

  1. 1 Carolina Hand and Sports Medicine P.A.
    18 Medical Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Feb 03, 2026
He went beyond a regular visit to help me decide about my appointment.
— Feb 03, 2026
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Starnes communicate via email?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Starnes, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Starnes's profile.

Dr. Thomas Starnes, MD is affiliated with Mission Hospital and AdventHealth Hendersonville.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Starnes, MD holds board certification in Sports Medicine.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
    2013
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Sports Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Shands Hospital at the University of Florida
    2014
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University of Florida / Shands Medical Center
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Florida, Gainesville
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mission Hospital

    509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC

  • AdventHealth Hendersonville

    100 Hospital Dr, Hendersonville, NC

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