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Matthew T. Starr

Matthew T. Starr, MD

Vascular Neurology

Accepting New Patients
Video Visit
4.8 of 5 stars34 ratings, 8 reviews
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About 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 

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Provider Type

Physician

Locations

  1. UPMC Neurological Institute - Shadyside
    • 532 South Aiken Avenue, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
    • UPMC Department of Neurology Mercy
      • 1350 Locust Street, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
      • UPMC Neurological Institute - Mercy
        • 1350 Locust Street, Suite 311, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

        Expertise

        Education

        University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

        Fellowship

        University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

        Residency

        University of New Mexico

        Medical Education

        Board Certifications

        Neurology

        American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

        Vascular Neurology

        American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

        Insurance

        Please call the physician's office to verify insurance coverage.
        Search plans
        • 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 reviews

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        Average provider Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
        Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
        Average provider Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care
        Average provider Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
        Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
        Average provider Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
        Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
        Average provider Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 11/13/2024

          Very thorough review of my condition and gave a detailed discussion of his findings.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/8/2024

          Obviously prereviewed my case.Very efficient very professionand

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 2/19/2024

          Dr Starr is awesome. I would recommend him to all who need his specialty care.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 10/25/2023

          Dr. Star has been so great in all the visits, I trust him deeply

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/21/2023

          Very professional