
Matthew T. Starr, MD
Vascular Neurology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
- Older Adult
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleAbout Matthew T. Starr
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
This provider is affiliated with UPMC.

Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- UPMC Neurological Institute - Shadyside
- 532 South Aiken Avenue, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
- phone: 412-837-0883
- UPMC Department of Neurology Mercy
- 1350 Locust Street, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
- phone: 412-837-0883
- UPMC Neurological Institute - Mercy
- 1350 Locust Street, Suite 311, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
- phone: 412-837-0883
Expertise
Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
FellowshipUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
ResidencyUniversity of New Mexico
Medical EducationBoard Certifications
Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyVascular Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyInsurance
- UPMC for Life
- UPMC for You
- UPMC Health Plan
- Aetna
- Amerihealth Caritas
- Caresource
- Cigna
- Gateway
- Geisinger Health Plan
- Health America
- Health America / Advantra
- Highmark
- Humana
- Independent Health
- Medical Mutual of OH
- Medicare
- Non-PA Medical Assistance
- PA Health And Wellness
- PA Medical Assitance
- Palmetto
- The Health Plan
- Tricare
- Unison
- United Healthcare
- Veterans Choice
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
34 ratings, 8 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Excellent experience. Dr Starre was very informative, easy to speak to, looked and listened to all our concerns and took the time to answer all our questions in a very professional and considerate way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2025
Dr. Star was prepared, explained my MRI etc., answered my questions and showed empathy for my health situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Very thorough review of my condition and gave a detailed discussion of his findings.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
Obviously prereviewed my case.Very efficient very professionand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2024
Dr. Starr was wonderful, I was highly satisfied! I will refer him to all my family and friends
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2024
Dr Starr is awesome. I would recommend him to all who need his specialty care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2024
I have been seeing Dr Starr for years and I have taken my mother to see him and I have recommended him to several other family members and friends. He is very patient and always answers my questions in a way in which I can understand them. Also, he is very personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2023
Dr. Star has been so great in all the visits, I trust him deeply
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2023
Very professional