
Dr. Rebecca S Starr MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
593 Eddy St Providence RI, 02903About
Dr. Rebecca Starr practices Geriatric Medicine in Providence, RI. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Starr works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
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Practice At 593 Eddy St
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759 Chestnut St -Springfield, MA 01199Get Direction
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- Dr. Mark Schwager M.D.10 WOODLAND DR COVENTRY RI 02816
- Dr. Lynn Mcnicoll MD375 WAMPANOAG TRL RIVERSIDE RI 02915
- Dr. Avanish Mehta M.D.2138 Mendon Rd Cumberland RI 02864
- Dr. Nadia Mujahid MD375 WAMPANOAG TRL RIVERSIDE RI 02915
- Dr. Ramona L. Rhodes M.D.407 East Ave Pawtucket RI 02860
Nearest Hospitals
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITALl
593 EDDY STREET PROVIDENCE RI 2903WOMEN AND INFANTS HOSPITAL OF RHODE ISLANDl
101 DUDLEY STREET PROVIDENCE RI 2905MERCY MEDICAL CTRl
271 CAREW STREET SPRINGFIELD MA 1104BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTERl
759 CHESTNUT STREET SPRINGFIELD MA 1199SHRINERS' HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN (THE)l
516 CAREW STREET SPRINGFIELD MA 1104MERCY MEDICAL CTRl
271 CAREW STREET SPRINGFIELD MA 1104BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTERl
759 CHESTNUT STREET SPRINGFIELD MA 1199SHRINERS' HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN (THE)l
516 CAREW STREET SPRINGFIELD MA 1104