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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
Residency
UVA Health Medical Center
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

762 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

178 Patient Comments

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I do recommend Dr. Starr to many others. She is a fabulous physician. Knowledgeable and compassionate. And hard-working.
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Dr. Starr is an excellent physician. She is very thorough and I never feel rushed, she listens very patiently and explains and offers treatment options.
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Dr. Starr listened, asked questions to clarify was very thorough and provided added information for me to read.
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Karen Starr is an amazing, compassionate doctor
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She was concerned about my several problems, but don't think she understand the extreme angst I have been experiencing since my son started an extreme manic episode 3 weeks ago. I have not been able to relax or even sleep as he wakes up for hours In the night, turning on all the lights, often appearing forbearing. He has seen his psychiatrist, but was only given clonazepam for hypomania. I plan to accompany him to his coming appointment and communicate the seriousness of his behavior.
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Dr. Starr is extraordinary!!