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Andrew Kersten, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Hendersonville, NC

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Orthopaedic Surgery Hendersonville, NC

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

www.andrewkerstenmd.com Orthopedic Surgeon at Emerge Ortho - Blue Ridge Divison

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  • Office

    800 Fleming St
    Hendersonville, NC 28791
    Phone+1 828-435-3200

Summary

  • Dr. Andrew Kersten is an orthopedic surgeon in Asheville, NC and part of EmergeOrtho. He received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and has been in practice 10 years. He specializes in orthopedic sports medicine and shoulder surgery and is experienced in shoulder & knee osteoarthritis/arthroplasty, revision shoulder arthroplasty, sports medicine, rotator cuff tears, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, cartilage repair, and shoulder dislocations. He operates out of Pardee Hospital, Advent Health Hendersonville Hospital, both in Hendersonville, NC, and the Surgery Center at Mills River, as well as the Outpatient Surgery Center of Asheville.

Education & Training

  • UC San Diego Medical Center - Hillcrest
    UC San Diego Medical Center - HillcrestSports Medicine, 2012 - 2013
  • Corewell Health East Beaumont (Royal Oak and Taylor)
    Corewell Health East Beaumont (Royal Oak and Taylor)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007 - 2012
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2012 - 2014
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2007 - 2012
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow Award for Top Paper Herodicus Society, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Suture Capsulorraphy Versus Capsulolabral Advancement for Shoulder Instability  
    Kersten A, Fabing M, Ensminger S, Demetropolis D, Cooper R, Baker K, Anderson K, Arthroscopy, 10/2012

Grant Support

  • Fellow Research AwardScripps Clinic Medical Group2012–2014

Committees

  • Physician, Perioperative Governance Pardee Hospital 2021 - Present

Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • Clinical/Lab Instructor, Consultant, Arthrex