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Dr. Tara Starr, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 60
Dr. Tara Starr, MD
4.2 (49 Ratings)

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Dr. Tara Starr, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Berkeley, CA.
Dr. Tara Starr, MD
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Dr. Tara Starr, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 60
Berkeley, CA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Tara Starr, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Berkeley, CA.

About

Dr. Tara Starr, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Berkeley, CA and has 32 years experience. They graduated from Stanford University in 1992 and completed a residency at University of Minnesota.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus. Dr. Starr has experience treating conditions like Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Progressive High Myopia and Visual Field Defects among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Starr received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 49 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Starr also speaks Mandarin, Persian, Spanish and Tagalog. Dr. Starr is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
Visual Field Defects
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
Visual Field Defects
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Squamous Blepharitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cataract Removal Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blindness
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Sarcoidosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Strabismus
Stye
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wrinkles
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Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Botox® Injection
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Cornea Surgery
Corneal Tattooing
Dermal Filler
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Laser Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Lid Retraction
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Access Plus Savenet
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Sheldon C. Brown M.d. Inc.
    2900 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
  2. 2 Office
    970 Dewing Ave Ste 200, Lafayette, CA 94549

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Starr
4.2
Based on 49 Reviews
5 Stars (37)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (8)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 26, 2024
Dr Starr is a great surgeon who has helped me and my husband a lot. My husband had cataract and she operated on him. This surgery has changed his life for good in a very positive way.Her services and her staff are very patient and compassionate with impecable bedside manners.To be her patient is my biggest pleasure not just for me but for my husband as well. I highly recommend her.
— Mar 26, 2024
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • With more than 9,000 patients cared for, Dr. Starr's Offices provide state- of- the- art expertise and equipment for medical and surgical treatments of eye diseases. A board-certified optometrist is also available for glasses and contact lens dispensing. Dr. Starr was trained with the most accomplished cataract and glaucoma surgeons in the world and had performed over 6,500 cataract surgeries around the world and on humanitarian missions, particularly difficult cases. We also perform laser treatment and cosmetic procedures.

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Biography
  • Dr. Tara Starr, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Berkeley, CA and has over 31 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Stanford University in 1992. She specializes in Ophthalmology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Mandarin
Persian
Spanish
Tagalog
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Stanford University
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Washington
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Minnesota
    1999
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ucsf Medical Center
    1999
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tara Starr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Starr's profile.

Dr. Starr frequently treats the following conditions: Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Progressive High Myopia and Visual Field Defects. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Tara Starr, MD is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus.

Yes, Dr. Tara Starr, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus

    2450 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA