Kristen Starbuck, MD
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RoleGynecologic Oncology
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Specialty
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Research Program
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Practicing Since2020

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (583 ratings)
As a gynecologic cancer specialist, Kristen D. Starbuck, MD collaborates with gynecologic cancer teams to deliver top care to patients at Emory Decatur Hospital. She specializes in the treatment of cervical, ovarian, uterine, vulvar and vaginal cancer. Dr. Starbuck is assistant professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University School of Medicine.
Dr. Starbuck's research focus is on glycoprotein expression in ovarian cancer and the influence of chemokines in the ovarian cancer immune microenvironment. Additional research interests include early phase and translational research, phase 2/3 clinical trials, role of immunotherapy in gynecological cancers, and patient resilience and health outcomes.
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Title/Journal | Authors | Publication Date |
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Gynecologic oncology reports |
EG Thayer, ML Weirich, ZA Roecker, SE Brenner, JS Remick, AB Patel, KD Starbuck | 10/01/2024 |
Case report: intravenous leiomyomatosis with intracaval and intracardiac growth. European heart journal. Case reports |
DS Kikuchi, CA Goulbourne, KD Starbuck, MF Fernandes | 01/01/2023 |
Gynecologic oncology reports |
NS McCall, TY Eng, JW Shelton, S Hanasoge, PR Patel, AB Patel, AA McCook-Veal, JM Switchenko, TE Cole, N Khanna, CH Han, AN Gordon, KD Starbuck, JS Remick | 12/01/2022 |
Gynecologic oncology reports |
EV Carballo, TV Pham, G Turashvili, K Hanley, KD Starbuck, JL Meisel | 10/01/2022 |
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| Provider showed concern |
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| Provider explained things clearly |
4.9 |
| Provider discussed treatment options |
4.9 |
| Provider included you in decisions |
4.9 |
| Likelihood of recommending this provider |
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05/24/2025 |
Dr. Starbucks has been fantastic |
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05/03/2025 |
Had no negative feelings or experience. Everything went very well |
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05/03/2025 |
Love Dr.Starbuck |
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04/30/2025 |
Dr. Starbucks is excellent. She always exhibits concern about any medical issue I have and thoroughly investigates as well ans explains what might be occurring. I have full confidence in her medical care. |
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04/23/2025 |
Dr Starbuck truly shows her compassion and interest in her patients. |
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04/23/2025 |
Dr. Starbuck is an excellent doctor & I do trust her with my life. I know that I am in exceptionally good hands! |
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04/22/2025 |
I liked Dr Starbuck, Dr Bausch (?), and the nurse who met with us. They were all very knowledgeable and kind. |
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04/19/2025 |
Dr Starbuck is wonderful. Very empathetic. Very caring. Vey informative and knowledgeable. |
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04/15/2025 |
Dr. Starbuck did an excellent job of caring for me and providing me with necessary information. |
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04/12/2025 |
Rushed , annoyed , not the same personality as consult . |
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04/11/2025 |
Yes I would strongly recommend Dr. Starbuck To any of my Family and friends, my husbandAnd I will highly recommend her. |
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03/29/2025 |
Dr. Starbuck and team are always thoughtful, direct, clear and the experts I trust. |
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03/22/2025 |
Good |
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03/21/2025 |
Dr.Starbuck is amazing, I wish more doctors were as wonderful as she is |
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03/19/2025 |
She is the best as was her assistant. |
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03/18/2025 |
Dr. Starbuck is the absolute best ever. I would recommend her without reservation to any woman with a gynecological cancer. She is kind and respectful, but more importantly she is knowledgeable and current. |
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03/18/2025 |
Dr. Starbucks was very vested in finding the right information and resources to assist in finding the right path for a resolution to my care. She assured me that she will get to the source of the problem. |
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03/11/2025 |
Dr K Starbuck continued to care and administer exceptional care to me . |
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03/08/2025 |
Dr. Starbuck is simply the best!! So is the staff |
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02/27/2025 |
Dr. Starbuck is a literal dream. As a patient who hasn't navigated surgery, let alone oncology, I had a lot of questions and each one was met with thoughtfulness, extended explanations, and an outline of possible options. I felt clear about the process moving forward, and the best case/worst case scenarios. Dr. Starbuck took the time to get to know me a bit, too, which helped reassure me before a big (for me) procedure. 10/10 highly recommend to anyone. |
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02/19/2025 |
Good |
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02/11/2025 |
My visit with The Women's Center was more than pleasant and more professional for me. My doctor made me feel comfortable and confident in her care. |
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02/10/2025 |
Follow up visit provided information needed. |
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02/08/2025 |
I recommend at anytime, very professional and knowledgeable . |
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02/05/2025 |
I liked Dr. Starbuck from the moment that I met her in the emergency room. She is caring, attentive and provides detailed information regarding services that were and will be provided to me. I read people well and she is awesome. |
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01/25/2025 |
Dr. Starbuck is excellent. She had already called to give me results from my surgery. Yesterday she gave me a verbal and a written report. All these ways combined are valuable and appreciated. My exam was thorough and sensitive and valuable, reaffirming, and appreciated. Thank you! |
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01/25/2025 |
Dr Starbuck is an excellent physician |
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01/06/2025 |
Dr. Starbuck is very caring and treated me with respect. She explained in detail the treatment that she would be providing to me. I feel very special to have been referred to Dr. Starbuck and look forward to our doctor, patient relationship. I would highly recommend her to any of my family and friends. |
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01/02/2025 |
Dr. Starbuck listens and always addresses my concerns and includes me in the conversation. I am very pleased having her as my doctor. She makes me feel like I am a person who is seen and heard and not just a patient. |
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12/25/2024 |
Dr. STarbuck always seem very caring and answers questions in a very calm honest manner. |
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12/19/2024 |
Very good |
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12/12/2024 |
Dr. Starbuck always listens and includes me in making decisions about my care. |
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12/12/2024 |
Dr.Starbuck is amazing, kind,patient and after having a difficult time being heard by doctors, I wish everyone could experience a doctor like her. |
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12/12/2024 |
Dr Starbuck is an excellent surgeon and is deeply compassionate and empathetic. She is a very able communicator, laying out options and risks with each choice. |
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12/11/2024 |
Excellent |
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11/22/2024 |
Dr. Starbuck listens and addresses my questions and concerns. |
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11/19/2024 |
Dr. Starbuck always listens and is supportive of me as I go through my chemo treatments. She cares about me.The whole patient. |
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11/16/2024 |
Good experience. |
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11/12/2024 |
Dr. Starbuck is very good. |
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11/09/2024 |
Absolutely would recommend |
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11/07/2024 |
I had an awesome first impression. Feels like a great match. |
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11/05/2024 |
Dr. Starbuck is an exceptional doctor. She shows great concern about me and my health. I have full confidence in her. I am so thankful to have her as my doctor! |
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11/02/2024 |
Very good explanation by Dr.K . Starbuck. |
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10/29/2024 |
Will highly recommend. |
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10/21/2024 |
Dr found no existing areas that required treatment, therefore all that was needed was a 6 month follow up visit. |
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10/19/2024 |
Dr. Starbuck is friendly, but very professional.. She's very compassionate and cares about her patients. She makes you feel comfortable in any situation you're in. She's the best!! |
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09/24/2024 |
I have complete confidence in Dr. Starbuck. I would recommend her without reserve to any woman with gynecologic cancer. |
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09/09/2024 |
Given the reason I was there for care and the fact my sister passed from ovarian cancer, Dr. Starbuck advised that genetic testing might be a good option to consider. I appreciate that she had the forward thinking and care to ensure that I was aware of the options available to me. |
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09/07/2024 |
No complaints |
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09/07/2024 |
Dr. Starbuck was excellent. She explained everything so clearly and was patient with my questions. |
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08/29/2024 |
She is very professional, clear and transparent, very attentive and too friendly. |
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08/20/2024 |
Dr Kristen Starbuck is an excellent physician.Highly skilled surgeon and oncologist. Emory is very lucky to have her. |
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08/15/2024 |
This was probably the best care experience I've ever received from a doctor. |
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08/09/2024 |
Dr. Starbuck is awesome! |
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08/07/2024 |
My magnificent provider I am highly grateful |
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08/07/2024 |
Professional/Compassionate Very pleased with entire visit |
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07/25/2024 |
Good |
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07/24/2024 |
Dr and staff was very informative |
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07/23/2024 |
Dr Starbuck is personable, caring, thorough and provides excellent explanations. Her resident explained the exam and the findings well in simple terms which Dr Starbuck concurred with. |
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07/19/2024 |
Yes, I would recommend my family, They treated me like family. |
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07/10/2024 |
My provider always take the time to explain and listen. She's the best!!!! |
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07/10/2024 |
Excellent provider |
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07/02/2024 |
Dr. Kristen Starbuck is very kind, she listens very well and demonstrates care, compassion and concern about my wellbeing.She is an outstanding doctor. |
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06/22/2024 |
Provider has excellent patient communication skills, very caring and listens to concerns and answer my questions. |
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06/13/2024 |
Dr. Starbuck was very patient with me during my decision to continue chemotherapy infusions. She answered all my questions and provided me with all the information I needed to make an informed decision. Her explanations of the pros and cons of each option made me feel comfortable with my decision. My sincere gratitude goes out to her for her kindness and understanding. |
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06/11/2024 |
Very well |
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06/03/2024 |
Dr Starbucks is one of the highly experienced and capable provider that I have I. A very long time. Provided excellent medical care . |
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05/08/2024 |
Provided and explained tests result and the next steps in the treatment plan. My physician is excellent |
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05/04/2024 |
Good experience. |
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04/08/2024 |
I would recommend to my friends if needed |
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04/05/2024 |
Dr Starbucks is an excellent professional, listens to your questions and responds with great professionalism, she is an excellent doctor |
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04/02/2024 |
Doctor K. Starbuck is my primary care physicians; she is one of a kind! She's Professional, patient, extremely caring,Knowledgeable And if I have any questions regarding my health I reach out and she quickly responds.to me! That's a truly amazing Doctor, she listens and explains everything thoroughly so you are able too understand it with clarity |
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03/05/2024 |
My doctor the best |
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02/16/2024 |
Excellent experience. |
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02/13/2024 |
I love my dr Starbuck, her care is so much appreciated and her concerns got my Heslth is undeniable. |
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02/10/2024 |
She was very patient and informative. She ordered more tests and made sure everything was thorough! |
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01/30/2024 |
Caring, professional, attentive and knowledgeable, great team. |
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01/23/2024 |
Very professional |
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01/23/2024 |
Very kind and personable - an excellent listener and communicator. |
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01/20/2024 |
Dr. Starbuck is incredibly personable and empathetic. I feel as though she has my best interests at heart and is genuinely interested in my well-being. |
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01/15/2024 |
Dr. Starbuck is very good at answering my questions and communicates with me until I can understand |
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01/15/2024 |
Dr. Starbuck is the best. |
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01/09/2024 |
I tell everyone I know how great the care at Emory is |
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01/06/2024 |
Good |
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01/06/2024 |
Dr Starbuck always takes as much time as needed to explain and/or answer questions. |
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12/26/2023 |
No issues or contras very helpful and kind |
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12/19/2023 |
Thank you Dr. Starbuck and her team for taking care well my sister. |
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12/09/2023 |
Professional, caring, knowledgeable taking time to listen to my concerns..Excellent!! |
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12/05/2023 |
I will say this I would highly recommend her she is excellent I have a job she is so professional and so caring |
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12/02/2023 |
Dr Starbuck is a a highly skilled oncologist and surgeon. She saved my life |
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11/23/2023 |
Dr. Starbuck listens to me and includes me in my treatment process. I never feel rushed and my issues and concerns are always addressed. |
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11/21/2023 |
Dr. Starbuck was amazing from the moment I met her. At no point did I have to advocate for myself on my wishes. She was on my side from the jump & we were in total agreement about surgery. |
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11/21/2023 |
Dr Starbuck is INCREDIBLE.I recommend her to every female. |
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11/11/2023 |
Dr Starbucks is my hero. From day one her team treated me as if I was the only patient with issues, her dedication insuring that I was treated with great care was and still is exceptional. Thanks to you and your team Dr Starbucks. |
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11/07/2023 |
Good experience |
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11/06/2023 |
Good experience. |
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11/04/2023 |
Dr Starbuck is a superb physician and surgeon. I feel blessed to have her. She gives excellent attention to my medical needs with in a wholistic framework . She is thorough and compassionate. The staff working with her also great. |
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11/04/2023 |
Dr Starbuck is wonderful! |
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10/30/2023 |
Dr. Starbuck was very friendly, showed concern, listened and answered questions and made you feel at ease like you were talking to an old friend! |
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10/27/2023 |
She was excellent |
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10/13/2023 |
Very good experience.. |
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10/07/2023 |
Dr Starbuck is top notch |
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10/07/2023 |
They showed me caring concern |
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09/30/2023 |
I find Dr Starbuck to be a very caring person, she listens patiently & gives me practical advice/suggestions. She's very thorough when examining me, while explaining as she goes along. But what I like most is that she preserves my dignity throughout the program. |
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09/29/2023 |
I really enjoy my Dr.Starbucks,she's very attentive to my concerns. |
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09/27/2023 |
Good experience |
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09/16/2023 |
Ver nice and informative.. |
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09/16/2023 |
Dr Starbuck is an excellent doctor. She answers questions In a manor you can understand and she Is knows how to make you comfortable. |
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09/11/2023 |
I am treated very well and trust my doctor's opinions in my recommended treatments. |
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09/09/2023 |
Dr Kristen Starbuck is exceptional. Emory isnt |
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09/02/2023 |
I would recommend Dr. Kristen Starbuck to everybody I can. She is a CARING DOCTOR. That's what we need in the world, Doctors that care. |
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09/01/2023 |
Dr. Starbuck was very informative & caring in dealing with my case. |
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08/31/2023 |
It was refreshing to have a doctor who really listens. Dr. Starbuck clearly explained the issues involved in my problem. |
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08/29/2023 |
I love love love Dr Starbuck she and her staff and absolutely amazing |
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08/16/2023 |
Excellent experience |
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07/23/2023 |
Very good |
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07/18/2023 |
Dr. Starbucks is an exceptional doctor. She listens to my concerns and she answers every question I have. |
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07/15/2023 |
Dr Kristen Starbuck is the best. She takes all the time needed to talk to me. She never rushes in and out. |
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07/11/2023 |
Dr. Starbuck was amazing. She was knowledgeable. Kind, understanding and caring of my emotions |
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07/03/2023 |
Some of the most caring and detailed physicians |
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07/03/2023 |
As usual, this was a very easy, informative visit. Both doctors appeared to be genuinely interested in my condition, and any solutions to my concerns that would improve my condition as well as my quality of life |
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07/01/2023 |
Dr. Starbuck and the other doctor who examined me are the best, they took their time to talk to me about my concern. |
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07/01/2023 |
My doctor have always showed concern and made me feel at easy with my diagnosis. |
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06/30/2023 |
Dr John was kind, thoughtful and explained her role in my care. Dr Starbuck kept me informed about the procedure during my exam, and the research informing my follow up. |
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06/26/2023 |
Excellent |
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06/25/2023 |
I would and have definitely recommended Dr Starbuck and the entire Emory staff to anyone in need of health care. |
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06/24/2023 |
Dr Elizabeth Johns was awesome! |