Matthew T. Starr
Distinguished in Apoplexy

Dr. Matthew T. Starr

Neurology
UPMC
UPMC Neurological Institute - Shadyside
532 South Aiken Avenue, Suite 300, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Distinguished in Apoplexy
UPMC
UPMC Neurological Institute - Shadyside
532 South Aiken Avenue, Suite 300, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Matthew Starr, MD, is certified in neurology and vascular neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is interim director of the UPMC Stroke Institute, director of the Vascular Neurology Fellowship, and an assistant professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is also director of the Comprehensive Stroke Centers at UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Mercy, working with large multidisciplinary groups to provide quality stroke care for patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. He received his medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Starr’s clinical and research interests include ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, focusing on cryptogenic stroke. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, and American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. View the full list of Dr. Starr’s publications on PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Starr%2C+Matthew.

Dr. Starr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of New Mexico
Residency
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Vascular Neurology in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Mercy
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Neurological Institute - Shadyside
532 South Aiken Avenue, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Call: 412-717-2699
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UPMC Department of Neurology Mercy
1350 Locust Street, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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UPMC Neurological Institute - Mercy
1350 Locust Street, Suite 311, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


4 Clinical Trials

Carotid Revascularization and Medical Management for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Trial
Carotid Revascularization and Medical Management for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 01, 2025
Intervention Type: Device, Other, Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
AtRial Cardiopathy and Antithrombotic Drugs In Prevention After Cryptogenic Stroke
AtRial Cardiopathy and Antithrombotic Drugs In Prevention After Cryptogenic Stroke
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: April 09, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Apixaban, Aspirin
Study Phase: Phase 3
Stryker Neurovascular Trevo® Retriever Registry
Stryker Neurovascular Trevo® Retriever Registry
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 24, 2020
Platelet-Oriented Inhibition in New TIA and Minor Ischemic Stroke (POINT) Trial
Platelet-Oriented Inhibition in New TIA and Minor Ischemic Stroke (POINT) Trial
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: December 04, 2018
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
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7 Total Publications

Early clinical experience with the Emboguard Balloon Guide Catheter: impact on technical success and patient outcomes in large vessel occlusion thrombectomy.
Early clinical experience with the Emboguard Balloon Guide Catheter: impact on technical success and patient outcomes in large vessel occlusion thrombectomy.
Journal: Journal of neurointerventional surgery
Published: April 02, 2025
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