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Philip A. Starr
4.9 out of 5 (47)
Philip A. Starr

Philip A. Starr, MD, PhD

Neurosurgery | Pediatric Neurosurgery

Movement Disorders Clinic
1651 Fourth St., Suite 232,
San Francisco, CA 94158
+1 more location
(415) 353-7500
4.9 out of 5 (47)
Virtual visits available
4.9 out of 5 (47)
Virtual visits available
Movement Disorders Clinic
1651 Fourth St., Suite 232,
San Francisco, CA 94158
+1 more location
(415) 353-7500

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 Hospital. He completed a fellowship in surgery for movement disorders at Emory University Hospital.

Starr is a member of the American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery, 2001

  • Fellowships

    Emory University Hospital, Movement Disorders, 1998

    Emory University School of Medicine, Movement Disorders, 1997

  • Residencies

    Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neurosurgery, 1997

    Brigham and Women's Hospital, Pediatric Neurosurgery, 1996

  • Internship

    Brigham and Women's Hospital, General Surgery, 1990

  • Education

    Harvard Medical School, 1989

  • Languages

    English

Our mission is to use advanced technology to restore patients with movement disorders to a full life.

Conditions I specialize in

  • Central nervous system tumors

  • Epilepsy

  • Radiculopathy

  • Sciatica

  • Scoliosis

  • Spina bifida

  • Spinal cord compression

  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage

  • Subdural hematoma

  • Vein of galen malformation

Treatments I provide

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    47 Ratings
    About our process
    Feb 12, 2025
    I wish there were even higher ratings for Dr. Starrr and all the people from the clinic who helped along the way --, not just "very good" or even "excellent", but "truly outstanding"
    Feb 12, 2025
    Rarely have I received this much attention and time from a busy doctor!
    Dec 06, 2024
    Outstanding care and bedside manner. One of the best.
    Nov 07, 2024
    Both the fellow and the doctor were amazing. Answered all of our questions in detail. Even spoke with another Doctor Who I was seeing later in the day to give them background information. It was truly a great experience and I'm satisfied with the outcome.
    Oct 05, 2024
    In this new patient conference, Dr. Starr was friendly, responsive, very informative, and reassuring.
    Oct 04, 2024
    The doctor who treated me was very friendly and explained in detail all the questions I asked him. I left very happy and with a great hope of finding a way to cure myself of this cruel disease that I have suffered from for 25 years. But I have already analyzed the situation in depth and I have made the decision not to have surgery on my brain. It doesn't suit me for any reason. I sincerely thank the doctor for all his help' but no, thank you. I'm going to wait for the launch of a new, more effective drug.
    Aug 14, 2024
    Dr. Starr and his assistant were very helpful. Dr. Starr gave me all the information that I could absorb at that time. He told me we will be talking more. I would recommend him to anyone.
    May 02, 2024
    Dr. Starr is excellent! He is very personable, has a great bedside manner, and has a high standard of care.
    Apr 23, 2024
    Only reason I gave a 5 was because there isn't a 6
    Apr 18, 2024
    Good experience
    Mar 21, 2024
    Are you kidding? Dr Starr is just that-A Star. In all categories, he is terrific.
    Sep 15, 2023
    Dr Starr, through the past few years that I have dealt with him has always been extremely cordial and helpful. He listens and explains issues thoroughly. His so called bedside manner is exceptional and creates an environment of trust that makes it easy to talk and deal with him.

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