Philip A. Starr
Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. Philip A. Starr

Neurology | Neurosurgery
1651 Fourth St., Suite 232, 
San Francisco, CA 
On Staff At
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
7
conditions
1651 Fourth St., Suite 232, 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

Dr. Philip Starr is a neurosurgeon with interests in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery; surgical treatment of movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease; and the physiology of the basal ganglia (brain neurons involved in vital functions, including motor control). He finds improving the quality of patients' lives to be the greatest reward in his specialty. Starr earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed a residency in neurosurgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He completed a fellowship in surgery for movement disorders at Emory University Hospital. Starr is a member of the American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.

Dr. Starr is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

Dr. Starr is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 196 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Starr is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Harvard Medical School, MD

Residency

Brigham and Womens Hospital GME, Neurosurgery

Specialties

Neurology
Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery

Fellowships

Emory University School of Medicine, Movement Disorders

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID

Locations

Movement Disorders Clinic
1651 Fourth St., Suite 232, San Francisco, CA 94158
Other Locations
Neurosurgery at San Francisco Mission Bay
1651 Fourth St., Suite 232, San Francisco, CA 94158

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Starr has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Epilepsy

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Philip A. Starr

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Philip A. Starr?

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Is Dr. Philip A. Starr a top-rated expert for Deep Brain Stimulation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Philip A. Starr is classified as an Elite expert for Deep Brain Stimulation, 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. Philip A. Starr specialize in?

While Dr. Philip A. Starr is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Deep Brain Stimulation, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Philip A. Starr accept my insurance?

Dr. Philip A. Starr accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Managed Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2311 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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