Karen L Starr, MD
Geriatric Medicine
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 (1986)
- Residency
- UVA Health Medical Center (1989)
- 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
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