Overview
Kiefer Starks is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington.
Dr. Starks is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Short Bowel Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, and Lymphadenectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Starks is currently accepting new patients.
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- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
1708 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 105 & 112, Tacoma, WA 98405
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kiefer M. Starks
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kiefer M. Starks?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kiefer M. Starks by calling their office at 253-552-1200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kiefer M. Starks a top-rated expert for Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kiefer M. Starks is classified as an Advanced expert for Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Kiefer M. Starks specialize in?
While Dr. Kiefer M. Starks is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Short Bowel Syndrome, and Lymphadenectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Kiefer M. Starks participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kiefer M. Starks has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction. You can view a list of Dr. Kiefer M. Starks's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kiefer M. Starks accept my insurance?
Dr. Kiefer M. Starks accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-552-1200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Intestinal Pseudo-ObstructionDr. Starks isAdvanced. Learn about Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction.
- Experienced
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Starks isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Starks isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Starks isExperienced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.