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Philip Starr

Neurosurgery

Philip Starr, MD

Neurosurgery

Dr. Philip Starr is a neurosurgeon with interests in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery; surgical treatment of movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease; and the physiology of the basal ganglia (brain neurons involved in vital functions, including motor control). He finds improving the quality of patients' lives to be the greatest reward in his specialty.Starr earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed a residency in neurosurgery at Brigham and Women's Hospit

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Credentials

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine (1997)
  • Residency: Brigham and Womens Hospital GME (1997)
  • Internship: Brigham and Womens Hospital GME (1990)
  • Medical School: Harvard Medical School (1989)

Years in Practice

35+ years

Peer Recognition

  • Castle Connolly — Top Doctor

    2017-2026 (10 years)

  • Healthgrades — Healthgrades Choice
  • Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pediatric Neurosurgery

Conditions & Treatments

ParkinsonParkinson's Disease

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • UCSF Medical Center

Conditions Dr. Starr treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Starr accept ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc. insurance?
Philip Starr's public profile lists ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc., Aetna, and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 10 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
Where does Dr. Starr practice?
Philip Starr practices in San Francisco, CA with hospital affiliations including UCSF Medical Center.
What does Dr. Starr specialize in?
Philip Starr is a board-certified neurosurgery specialist with focus areas in Pediatric Neurosurgery.
How long has Dr. Starr been practicing?
Philip Starr has 37+ years of clinical experience in neurosurgery.
What is Dr. Starr's medical training?
Public profile training history includes: Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine (1997); Residency: Brigham and Womens Hospital GME (1997); Internship: Brigham and Womens Hospital GME (1990).

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