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Karen L Starr, MD
Accepting New Patients
UVA Health Provider

Karen L Starr, MD

Geriatric Medicine

Primary Phone Number
Fax Number
434.964.1432

Bio & Overview

As an internal medicine physician, Karen L. Starr, MD, specializes in geriatric medicine and palliative care. Dr. Starr is the medical director of University Physicians at JABA, the UVA geriatrics outpatient clinic at the Jefferson Area Board of Aging.

Dr. Starr's clinical interests include:

  • Assisted-living care
  • Geriatric consults
  • Home visits
  • Primary care
  • Nursing home

A graduate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Dr. Starr completed her residency at UVA. She has practiced internal medicine and geriatrics in the Charlottesville area for more than 25 years.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Starr enjoys riding a tandem bike with her husband, hiking with her children, and playing the violin.

Academic Information

Department
Medicine
Academic Role
Assistant Professor
Division
General Medicine-Geriatrics
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Age Groups Seen
Older Adults (65+)
Primary Education
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Residency
UVA
Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine), American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)

Highlights

Awards

  • UVA PX, 2021
  • Geriatric Recognition Award, 2020

Reviews

753 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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Overall
4.9 Out of 5
Provider showed concern
Provider explained things clearly
Provider included you in decisions
Provider discussed treatment options
Likelihood of recommending this provider

156 Patient Comments

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Efficiency was stellar!
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Dr. Starr is exceptionally good at her care for her patients.
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Dr Starr's been PCP for past 5yr. I'm very happy with her. She's responsive to my needs & open to new treatments
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Excellent. Dr. knows my condition and gave me gave me some more options for pain relief.
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The provider repeated questions that had already been answered, showing that she had not been paying attention
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I think Dr. Starr does not need any recommendation. Wherever I say she is my doctor, everyone has the best opinion of her.