Dr. Andrew Kersten, MD is an orthopedic sports medicine surgery specialist in Asheville, NC and has been practicing for 5 years. He graduated from Indiana University / School of Medicine in 2007 and specializes in orthopedic sports medicine, sports medicine, and more.Read his story
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Top Care Areas
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Joint Pain
very high
more than 93% of peers
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
very high
more than 91% of peers
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
very high
more than 91% of peers
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Dr. Kersten's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Kersten "Dr. Andrew D. Kersten is a dual-board certified, fellowship trained, orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine injuries and arthroscopic and open surgical management of injuries of the body. He has dual board certification in Orthopedic surgery, as well as Orthopedic Sports Medicine. He has special interest in disorders of the shoulder, knee, and elbow. Dr. Kersten practices at Southeastern Sports Medicine, in Asheville, NC, and has hospital privileges at Pardee Hospital, in Hendersonville, NC, and Park Ridge Hospital. He also sees patients at satellite offices in Hendersonville and Waynesville. He cares for multiple high school athletic teams in Buncombe, Haywood, and Hendersonville counties. Dr. Kersten completed his residency at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. Beaumont is one of the U.S. News top-ranked hospitals and has one of the highest surgical volumes for orthopaedic procedures in the country. He then completed a one-year fellowship in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and shoulder arthroplasty in San Diego, CA. During this year of training, he assisted in coverage of the San Diego Padres Major League Baseball team, San Diego State University football and soccer teams, and trained under leaders in the field, including Dr. Jim Esch, the "father" of shoulder arthroscopy. Dr. Kersten has completed extensive research in the areas of shoulder instability, shoulder implant design, throwing injuries in pitchers, and meniscal injuries. He is currently a reviewer for two orthopedic scientific journals, American Journal of Sports Medicine as well as Arthroscopy. "
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Kersten "As an Orthopedic Surgeon, I focus on individualizing treatment plans for athletes of all ages. By communicating clearly with my patients and simplifying complex medical decisions, together we can achieve excellent outcomes. I enjoy taking care of athletes from all backgrounds, and welcome the challenge your injuries present."
8 Specialties
- Orthopedic Sports Medicine
- Joint Replacement Orthopedic Surgery
- Orthopedic Arthroscopy
- Orthopedic Knee Surgery
- Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Medicine Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction
2 Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Sports MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
60 Conditions Treated
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Arthritis of the Shoulder
- Baker’s Cyst
- Bicep Injuries
- Broken Arm
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cartilage Disorders
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Clavicle Fracture
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Injuries
- Elbow Sprain
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Femur Fracture
- Foot Sprain
- Fracture
- Glenoid Labrum Tear
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Pointer Injuries
- Hip Sprain
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Joint Pain
- Knee Arthritis
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Sprain
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
- Meniscus Tear
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Runner's Knee
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Injuries
- Shoulder Instability
- Shoulder Labral Tear
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Systemic Chondromalacia
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
- Tricep Injuries
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35 Procedures
- ACL Surgery
- All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
- Arm Surgery
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Cartilage Repair
- Cartilage Transplant
- Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Fracture Care
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Surgery
- Partial Shoulder Replacement
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
- Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
- Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Shoulder Reconstruction
- Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder Stabilizations
- Steroid Injection
- Synovial Biopsy
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for North Carolina.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Purdue University / Main CampusUndergraduate School | Graduated 2003
- Indiana University / School of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 2007
- Beaumont Hospital-Royal Oak CampusInternship Hospital | Completed 2008
- Beaumont Hospital-Royal Oak CampusResidency Hospital | Completed 2012
- San Diego Arthroscopy & Sports MedFellowship Hospital | Completed 2013
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
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