Dr. Adam C. Booser has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, marking the fifth consecutive year he has received this designation. Only 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians are selected annually as Castle Connolly Top Doctors for their specialties in their respective regions. Dr. Booser is a triple board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management physician with the University of Missouri Hospital, an academic medical center recognized for comprehensive surgical and pain management care.
"I'm proud to have been nominated by my peers as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor," said Dr. Booser. "But this recognition reflects the team behind the care - especially the extraordinary pain service nurses - whose skill, compassion, and partnership helped us support patients through some of their most painful surgeries." His clinical approach focuses on holistic management of suffering, addressing both emotional and physical aspects of pain. His expertise spans adult and pediatric anesthesiology, regional anesthesia, and chronic pain management, treating conditions including complex regional pain syndrome, neuropathic pain, pediatric chronic pain, and pain from major surgical procedures.
Beyond his clinical role, Dr. Booser serves as Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Missouri Hospital. He is also the CEO and Founder of True Medical Solutions, Inc., a healthcare technology company developing physician-authored, accessible guidance for patients navigating surgical care. "For more than twenty years in operating rooms and pain clinics, I've seen how often suffering is preventable - when patients are given clear education, realistic expectations, and the right questions to ask," stated Dr. Booser. "True Medical Solutions exists to make that standard." The company aims to bridge the gap between clinical expertise and patient understanding, ensuring individuals facing surgery have the knowledge to participate meaningfully in their care.
The Castle Connolly selection process involves peer nominations and review by a physician-led research team. Top Doctors are chosen based on criteria including medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. Physicians cannot pay to be selected. Castle Connolly publishes its Top Doctors list at https://castleconnolly.com and in various print and online partner publications. Nominations are open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs.
This recognition underscores a growing trend in healthcare where clinical leaders are leveraging technology to enhance patient outcomes. Dr. Booser's dual role as a top-tier physician and healthcare technology entrepreneur reflects the industry's shift toward integrating medical expertise with digital solutions to improve patient education and surgical preparedness. For business and technology leaders, this highlights opportunities in the healthcare technology sector, particularly in platforms that democratize medical knowledge and empower patients. The model demonstrated by True Medical Solutions, Inc. suggests a scalable approach to reducing preventable suffering, potentially influencing standards in surgical care and patient engagement globally.
