Dr. Andrew Kersten, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine • Male • Age 39

Accepting new patients

Shoulder/Upper Arm, Knee/Lower Limbs

Southeastern Sports Medicine

35 Valley View Ter Waynesville, NC 28786

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(828) 454-9816

Dr. Andrew Kersten, MD is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgery Specialist in Waynesville, NC. Dr. Kersten has more experience with Shoulder/Upper Arm and Knee/Lower Limbs than other specialists in his area. He is affiliated with medical facilities AdventHealth Hendersonville and Pardee Hospital. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Kersten to book an appointment.

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(828) 454-9816

Dr. Kersten accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Choice Plus POS II
Anthem: National (BlueCard) PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield: HealthyBlue 2.0; HealthyBlue Advantage
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; LocalPlus; Open Access; Open Access Plus
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
Humana: Choice Care PPO
MultiPlan: Kaiser PHCS Network PPO; MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for North Carolina

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Practice Areas

Shoulder/Upper Arm

Shoulder and upper arm conditions include arthritis, bursitis, rotator cuff injuries, and dislocations, with treatment options such as surgery or physical therapy.Compare with other Shoulder/Upper Arm specialists.

Typically treats 59% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 10 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency

Shoulder Disorders

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kersten treats Shoulder Disorders more than 93% of their peers

Dr. Kersten treats this condition more than 93% of their peers

Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis

normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kersten treats Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis more than 80% of their peers

Dr. Kersten treats this condition more than 80% of their peers

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kersten treats Shoulder Impingement Syndrome more than 72% of their peers

Dr. Kersten treats this condition more than 72% of their peers

Knee/Lower Limbs

Knee and lower limb surgeons perform procedures such as total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and tendor repair, to treat conditions including arthritis, ligament tears, or bone fractures.Compare with other Knee/Lower Limbs specialists.

Typically treats 51% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 15 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kersten treats Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain more than 94% of their peers

Dr. Kersten treats this condition more than 94% of their peers

Knee Disorders

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kersten treats Knee Disorders more than 91% of their peers

Dr. Kersten treats this condition more than 91% of their peers

Osteoarthritis of Knee

high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kersten treats Osteoarthritis of Knee more than 84% of their peers

Dr. Kersten treats this condition more than 84% of their peers

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Dr. Kersten's conditions and procedures:

Achilles Tendinitis
ACL Surgery
Adhesive Capsulitis
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arm Surgery
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Sprain
Fracture
Fracture Care
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Fracture
Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Pointer Injuries
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Replacement
Knee Sprain
Knee Surgery
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
Nerve Block, Somatic
Neuroplasty
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
Peripheral Nerve Block
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Fracture

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Dr. Kersten's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kersten

4.8

Based on 46 ratings

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I have had the unfortunate diagnosis at the age of 53 and then again at age 55 of having to have rotor cuff surgery. I was referred to Dr. Kersten by another well known orthopedic surgeon given the massive extent of my injury (left shoulder) at age 53. I had 3 massive tears and 1 partial tear as well as bicep completely torn. Dr. Kersten expertise as well as his whole support staff were amazing. I chose to use a local Physical Therapy facility closer to where I live but we followed Dr. Kersten's protocol for rehab. After completion of his protocol, my P.T. was amazed at my recovery, range of motion as well as the strength I regained. When I had my second incident on my right shoulder (age 55), I went directly back to Dr. Kersten. I had 3 massive tears and a partial bicep torn. The results were the same as my first surgery... Amazing! Dr. Kersten's staff is awesome. I'm fully active with no limitations at age 56 and I only took 800MG of Ibuprofen ever 8 hrs each time for pain.

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