Adam C. Booser, MD Recognized as Castle Connolly Top Doctor for Fifth Year

Adam C. Booser, MD has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, marking the fifth consecutive year he has received this prestigious designation. Only 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians are chosen annually as Castle Connolly Top Doctors for their specialties in their regions. Dr. Booser is a triple board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management physician with the University of Missouri Hospital, a leading academic medical center recognized for comprehensive care across surgical and pain management disciplines.

"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." Dr. Booser's approach to care centers on holistic management of suffering, addressing both emotional and physical aspects of pain for comprehensive patient support. His clinical background spans adult and pediatric anesthesiology, regional anesthesia, and chronic pain management, with expertise in evaluating and treating conditions including complex regional pain syndrome, neuropathic pain, pediatric chronic pain, and pain associated with major surgical procedures.

In addition to his clinical roles, Dr. Booser maintains an appointment as Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Missouri Hospital and serves as CEO and Founder of True Medical Solutions, Inc., a healthcare technology company dedicated to 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 is committed to bridging the gap between clinical expertise and patient understanding, ensuring that every person facing surgery has the knowledge needed to participate meaningfully in their care.

The Castle Connolly Top Doctor selection process involves nomination by peer physicians and selection by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team. Castle Connolly publishes its Top Doctors list at castleconnolly.com and in various print and online partner publications. Nominations are open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs, with the selection team evaluating nominees based on criteria including medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. Importantly, doctors cannot pay to be selected as Castle Connolly Top Doctors, ensuring the integrity of the recognition process. This consistent recognition of Dr. Booser underscores the importance of specialized expertise in pain management and the growing emphasis on patient education and multidisciplinary approaches to surgical care.