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Dr. William Starr, MD
Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
45+ years of experience
Dr. William Starr, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Ventura, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with Ventura County Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
2.6 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (16 reviews)
Practice
300 Hillmont Ave Bldg 340 Ventura, CA 93003Telehealth available
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At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Starr specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery, Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery & Plastic Surgery. • See board certifications
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Starr's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Starr
2.6
16 ratings, 9 with a written review
| 5 star | 38% | 38% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 6% | 6% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 56% | 56% |
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Doctor Starr performed surgery on hand. Outstanding
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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Philip Souder – Dec 21, 2023
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Doesn't actually see his patients.
My 5-year-old daughter split her forehead open and got 14 stitches in the ER. I wanted to follow up with a specialist to make sure (1) she would have minimal scarring and (2) she had sustained no other damage that the ER doctor missed.
At our appointment with Dr. Starr, we saw only his nurse. She was nice enough, but she missed what may be nerve damage. My daughter can't fully lift her affected brow. Presumably, the doctor would have caught this even though the nurse did not. So, now it's off to find a plastic surgeon who actually bothers to see his/her patients!
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Dad in Ventura, CA – Jun 03, 2019
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Waited for half hour in waiting room, then over an hour int he exam room. He apologized. I would've rather rescheduled. My time is equally valuable. He spoke in a condescending manner, and he didn't know about my carpal tunnel syndrome so refereed me to a hand specialist. I thought he was a hand specialist. Complete waste of time.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- 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
3 others found this helpful
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Ventura – Oct 27, 2018
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Dr. William Starr MD has very clear "MENTAL DISORDER(S)" ...
What a horrible experience ... He couldn't care less about his patients.
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
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Randolf Pearson in Marina Del Rey – Jul 24, 2016
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Dr. William Starr tried every thing he could think of to: Con me. Just wanted money right
away.
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
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Ron Adkins in Moorpark, CA. – Jul 16, 2016
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This doctor is extremely compassionate and dedicated to his patients. He went over and beyond taking care of my father.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
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Denise in Ventura, CA – Jun 07, 2016
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Although his bedside manner is a little stand offish he did an amazing job on my cyst removal. The cyst was on my eyebrow ridge and although it looked nasty the first few days he did a great job of making sure the incision was right on my hair line and the scar is practically invisible! It has not grown back since.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
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Shay in Ventura, CA – Dec 29, 2015
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Remarkable!!!!!!! outstanding, spontaneous.
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
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Dec 23, 2015
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This Doctor is a Angel sent from God. He is incredibly smart, I work with more than ten doctors including Mental Health, he's outstanding, Caring, Compasionate, a care for his patients that is rare, he makes a difference in the community. There's really no words to explain.????????????
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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Monica in Ventura County – Dec 23, 2015
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How was your experience with Dr. Starr?Overall Patient Satisfaction
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Starr to family and friends is 2.625 out of 5
About Me
biography
Dr. William Starr, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Ventura, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with Ventura County Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Autonomous University Of Guadalajara School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Plastic Surgery
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated
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Practice
Office300 Hillmont Ave Bldg 340 Ventura, CA 93003
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Ventura County Health Care Agency800 S Victoria Ave Ventura, CA 93009
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85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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