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Dr. Christopher Starr, MD

Dr. Christopher Starr, MD

Ophthalmology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Starr, MD is an ophthalmologist in New York, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Starr has extensive experience in Eye Conditions. He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Locations

Practice

Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology1305 York Ave # 12 New York, NY 10021
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New Patient?
(212) 235-1519
Laser Vision Center1305 York Ave # 12 New York, NY 10021
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New Patient?
(212) 235-1519

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Starr specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Starr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Starr

4.4

30 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
10%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Donna – May 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 31, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Ann A. – May 17, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Elizabeth Schaper – Mar 07, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 18, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Tom Curtis – Nov 27, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
5 people found this helpful
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Nov 18, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
John Vinciguerra – Jun 12, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Olcay Kologlu – Jun 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
alan meckler in New York, NY – Apr 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
DAVID ODONNELL in Brooklyn, NY – Aug 13, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Andrea in New York, NY – Apr 07, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

My colleagues and I at the Weill Cornell Eye Associates are dedicated to delivering the best possible care to our patients We have assembled a world class Ophthalmology department providing state of the art expert care in all of the Ophthalmic sub spe

biography

Christopher E. Starr, MD, FACS, attended Brown University as an undergraduate and received his medical degree with honors from Cornell University Medical College where he completed an additional year of advanced laboratory research in urology....read more
  • Ophthalmology

  • Optometry

  • Cornea & External Diseases

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Johns Hopkins U/wilmer Eye Institute

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003
  • Harvard University Mass Eye And Ear Infirm

    Residency Hospital, 2002
  • Columbia U/st Lukes Roosevelt Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1999
  • Weill Cornell Medical College

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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  • Walter J. Stark Research Award, 2002-2003

  • America's Top Ophthalmologists, 2010

  • Teacher Of The Year Award, 2006

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    525 E 68th St
    New York, NY 10065
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards
  • Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    506 6th St
    Brooklyn, NY 11215
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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