Dr. Jay Starr, MD
Urology*
20+ years of experience
Dr. Jay Starr, MD is a urologist in Traverse City, MI and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Starr has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from MICHIGAN STATE University in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital and Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
2.2 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 2.2 Star Rating (24 reviews)
Practice
3922 Cedar Run Rd Traverse City, MI 49684Telehealth available
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Dr. Starr's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Starr
2.2
24 ratings, 17 with a written review
| 5 star | 25% | 25% |
| 4 star | 4% | 4% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 8% | 8% |
| 1 star | 63% | 63% |
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Tested positive for prostate cancer
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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Rmr – Apr 10, 2024
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Bad experience
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Feb 07, 2022
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Had my mother to this practice. Horrible experience. Proposed a surgery on a sick and failing person that would have been devastating given her life expectancy and other considerations. This doctor was the primary problem but others in the mix. Nice enough acting, which is part of the deception. Avoid.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Aug 30, 2021
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Didn't work for me at all.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Aug 05, 2021
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Couldn't see him to start but instead sent to an assistant who couldn't make eye contact and looked annoyed with any question. Didn't see Starr until surgery time and he was cavalier. Interaction with anesthesiologist was awful as well. Whole experience was bad. This is not a caring physician or staff.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Jun 28, 2021
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Bad. Seeing a lot of bad reviews. Agreed and can't add much more than what' already here about how poor the care was. I don't know where the good reviews could possibly be coming from?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Jun 15, 2021
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Dr. Starr has been my prostate cancer doctor prior to and following the treatment for the cancer (8 years now). He's very knowledgeable and has always been very thorough and explained things well. He's easy to talk to and ask questions of. His staff are very personable and ready to help. They are also very prompt and I never wait long on any visit. I always leave feeling confident in my health status and what is being done for me.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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 other person found this helpful
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Todd Stone – May 11, 2021
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I don't know if I'm seeing all of the reviews, but the ones shown match my experience. This is not a good doctor. Avoid at all costs!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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Mar 19, 2021
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Completely agree with the negative reviews on here, mostly about this guy having no touch or ability to tie things together. Was he nice enough? He was fine. Do I trust him or recommend him? Absolutely not. Same goes for others on this staff. Traverse City needs competition among urology practices.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Jul 21, 2020
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Terrible experience. Agree with those on here ripping the guy. Can't grasp what the others experienced to give positive reviews.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
15 others found this helpful
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Apr 22, 2020
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Can't recommend someone I don't trust.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
15 others found this helpful
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Dec 23, 2019
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Way too aggressive in every way!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 others found this helpful
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Bob Adelman – Aug 08, 2019
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A disaster. This guy has no touch. No ability to connect issues. Interactions with his stiff and uncaring PA Jen were no better. This was a troubling experience start to finish that didn't need to be.
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
17 others found this helpful
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Jul 25, 2019
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Consistent, supportive of my issues and provides positive options for my conditions. He has supported me for a number of years, I am pleased.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 01, 2019
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staff was very good and the doctor was very straightforward a little forgetful but they see a lot of people.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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 others found this helpful
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Greg in CHEBOYGAN, MI – Nov 02, 2018
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Terrible experience with mistake after mistake. Have discussed this doc with others and they experienced the same. Just a ridiculously bad "physician." Stay away!
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
15 others found this helpful
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Traverse City, MI – May 02, 2017
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Dr Starr and his assistant, Jess, were great. Professional and caring. Empathetic to my anxiety about potential findings. Plenty of time for questions and discussion. Never felt rushed.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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 others found this helpful
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Traverse City, MI – Jan 18, 2017
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Dr. Jay Starr, MD is a urologist in Traverse City, MI and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Starr has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from MICHIGAN STATE University in 2000. He is affiliated...read moreUrology
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- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
86%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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