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 for the fifth consecutive year. This recognition places him among the 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians selected annually for this designation in their specialties and regions. The significance of this achievement extends beyond individual honor, reflecting broader standards of medical excellence and patient-centered care that directly impact healthcare quality.
The Castle Connolly selection process involves nomination by peer physicians and evaluation by a physician-led research team that reviews medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. Doctors cannot pay to be selected, ensuring the recognition reflects genuine professional respect and clinical competence. This peer-validation system matters because it identifies physicians who have earned the trust of colleagues who understand the complexities of medical practice firsthand.
Dr. Booser's clinical approach emphasizes 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, with particular focus on complex regional pain syndrome, neuropathic pain, pediatric chronic pain, and pain associated with major surgical procedures. This comprehensive methodology represents an important evolution in pain treatment that acknowledges pain as more than just a physical symptom.
In addition to his clinical role, Dr. Booser serves as Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Missouri Hospital and is CEO and Founder of True Medical Solutions, Inc., a healthcare technology company developing physician-authored guidance for patients facing surgery. "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. His company's mission to bridge the gap between clinical expertise and patient understanding addresses a critical need in healthcare: empowering patients with knowledge to participate meaningfully in their care.
The Castle Connolly Top Doctors list is published at https://castleconnolly.com and in various print and online partner publications. This resource helps patients identify highly-regarded specialists, potentially improving healthcare outcomes through better patient-physician matches. Dr. Booser's recognition also highlights the importance of team-based care, as he credited "the extraordinary pain service nurses" whose skill and compassion contributed to patient support during painful surgeries.
His educational background includes a medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, residency training through Weill Cornell School of Medicine at multiple New York City hospitals, and a pediatric anesthesiology fellowship at the University of Colorado Medical School. This extensive training foundation supports his current work in both clinical practice and medical education. The repeated Top Doctor designation suggests consistent excellence that benefits patients, medical trainees, and the broader healthcare system through demonstrated commitment to advancing pain management standards.
