Dr. Adam C. Booser, a triple board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management physician with the University of Missouri Hospital, 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 within their regions. This sustained recognition underscores Dr. Booser's standing among peers and his commitment to advancing patient care in a critical medical field.
The importance of this recognition extends beyond individual achievement. Dr. Booser's work focuses on the holistic management of suffering, addressing both emotional and physical aspects of pain. His clinical expertise spans adult and pediatric anesthesiology, regional anesthesia, and chronic pain management, treating conditions such as complex regional pain syndrome, neuropathic pain, pediatric chronic pain, and pain from major surgeries. As an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Missouri Hospital, a leading academic medical center, his influence shapes future medical professionals and elevates care standards.
Dr. Booser emphasized that the honor reflects a team effort, particularly acknowledging pain service nurses. "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," he said. This collaborative approach is vital in healthcare, where multidisciplinary teams are increasingly essential for patient outcomes, especially in complex areas like pain management where individualized care is paramount.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Booser is the CEO and Founder of True Medical Solutions, Inc., a healthcare technology company. The company aims to develop physician-authored, accessible guidance for patients navigating surgical care, addressing a gap in patient education. "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," Dr. Booser stated. "True Medical Solutions exists to make that standard." This initiative highlights a growing trend in medicine toward empowering patients with knowledge, which can lead to better preparedness, reduced anxiety, and improved recovery.
The Castle Connolly selection process, detailed at https://castleconnolly.com, involves peer nominations and a physician-led research team evaluation based on criteria such as medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. Doctors cannot pay for selection, ensuring the list's integrity. For patients and the healthcare industry, such recognitions serve as a trusted resource for identifying top-tier medical professionals, potentially guiding care decisions in specialized fields like pain management where expertise significantly impacts quality of life.
Dr. Booser's background includes a medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, residency training at institutions like NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital, and a fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology at the University of Colorado Medical School. His repeated Top Doctor designation not only validates his clinical skills but also signals the importance of ongoing innovation in patient education and support systems, which can reduce preventable suffering and enhance overall healthcare delivery.
