Adam C. Booser, MD, a triple board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management physician at the University of Missouri Hospital, has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor for the fifth consecutive year. This designation places him among the top 7 percent of licensed physicians nationwide, as selected by peer nominations and a physician-led research team.
Dr. Booser's recognition reflects his dedication to holistic pain management, addressing both emotional and physical aspects of suffering. His clinical expertise spans adult and pediatric anesthesiology, regional anesthesia, and chronic pain management, treating conditions such as complex regional pain syndrome, neuropathic pain, and pediatric chronic pain. He also serves as Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Missouri Hospital.
In addition to his clinical roles, Dr. Booser is the CEO and Founder of True Medical Solutions, Inc., a healthcare technology company focused on providing physician-authored guidance for patients undergoing surgical care. The company aims to bridge the gap between clinical expertise and patient understanding, ensuring patients have clear education and realistic expectations.
"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."
Dr. Booser's training includes a medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, a residency in Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medical Center-affiliated hospitals in New York City, and a fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology at the University of Colorado Medical School - Children's Hospital Colorado. He is triple board-certified in anesthesiology, pain medicine, and pediatric anesthesiology.
The Castle Connolly Top Doctors list is published at castleconnolly.com and in various partner publications. Nominations are open to all board-certified physicians, and selection is based on medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. Doctors cannot pay to be selected.
This recognition underscores Dr. Booser's commitment to patient-centered care and his innovative approach to reducing preventable suffering through education and technology.
