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Karen L Starr, MD
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 (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

790 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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4.9 Out of 5
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182 Patient Comments

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Such a professional physician! She is absolutely the best. Her compassion for her patients is above & beyond!!!
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Dr Starr is excellent - I'm a physician
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My experience with Dr. Starr was refreshingly wonderful! From the moment she opened the door she exemplified everything I have hoped to see in my PCP (even though unfortunately she is not my PCP) from her complete attention to all my history and concerns to my hopes for a treatment that will resolve the problem. I would recommend her to anyone and immediately put myself on the waiting list to become one of her patients.
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Everything was wonderful! An amazing doctor.
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Dr Starr is an excellent communicator
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Dr. Starr is concerned, thorough, and does her homework before the visit. She pursues every angle of any issues that trouble her.