I've a patient of Dr. Starkman for years. He has helped me beyond possible description. One of the most knowledgeable and caring doctors I've ever met. I hope and pray he'll continue to be my doctor, because I don't know what I would do if I lose him. I know he has so many happy and satisfied patients, but for some unfair reason it's the grumpy-never satisfied by anybody-good doctor bashing sociopaths that tend to go on line and badmouth doctors that don't spare time and care to help people that really need it. God bless Dr. Starkman and shame on you, who gets on a path of defamation of a god sent healer to those in need.

Submitted July 14, 2014

great experience, very satisfied, definitely recommend; helpful staff, professional and compassionate care

Submitted July 10, 2014

The worse place i been to in my life you wait to see a dr after 2 hours the staff is very un professional you go there because you in pain to be ignored why the staff id discussing everyone else business you see the dr for another hour to make a appointment for testing go to your follow up appoint to take several test you not prepared for to go back in the waiting room you see different drs each time it was a nightmare not to mention you still in pain wow they relly know how to stick it to you insurance carrier.

Submitted Oct. 30, 2013

Definitely top notch! Excellent and helpful staff, very professional and knowledgeable doctor, very compassionate, great associates, top of the line equipment. Very satisfied. People in waiting room are raving about him. I wish they would be posting comments on this website and not the few unreasonable miserable persons who left their poisonous comments here.

Submitted Nov. 24, 2011

He prescribed Celebrex for my hand numbnes/swelling knowing I am allergic to aspirin/ibuprofen. I called about taking it, he did not return any of my 4 calls over 1 week. he had the receptionist tell me it was ok to take the it (she doesnt have a medical degree, my DOCTOR should return my calls). When confronted he berated me for wanting him to return calls. His response was "If i returned every one of my patients' calls, I wouldnt get any work done." My GP calls every patient with test results/questions. Dr.Starkman is defensive and doesnt listen when confronted with his shortcomings. His response to why he didnt have me come to his office and to try the medication was "I would not have wanted anything to happen to you" (but he had his receptionist tell me it was ok to take the medication?!) and then "You didn't die, you're fine and sitting here." What kind of doctor says that?! Obviously being right is more important to him than a patient's concerns. He didnt help my hands at all.

Submitted March 12, 2009

Dr. Starkman is a wonderful help, after years of being in chronic pain, I am finally able to live my life with my pain under control. I saw a previous post where a patient complained about him because she had to submit to a urine test..well if you take your meds the right way, there is nothing to be concerned about. Please remember pain management is for people who are in pain, not who just need pain killers to get through their day.

Submitted March 4, 2009

Been seeing him for 3 years when needed. Great diagnosis and treatment, but often have to sit a looooooong time in waiting room. Smart, knowledgeable, experienced, sympathetic. Has a physician's assistant, which is helpful.

Submitted Aug. 12, 2008

I went to Dr. Starkman for chronic pain (legs & back) & migraines. I was taking vicodin and fiorinal, only when needed, my only 2 prescriptions. I don't smoke or drink, and am otherwise in good health. He took tests, did not discuss or share results with me. After speaking with me for less that 10 minutes, he stated I was addicted to both meds and offered me stronger medications (a morphine derivative, duragesic, percosets) and botox injections. I tried some of what he suggested but was uncomfortable with the side effects. The third time I went back he handed me off to a physician's assistant, who said I would have to submit to urine tests to continue on the codeine (which I did, and never got the results of). She made me me feel like a junkie for insisting on less medication, not more. She also stated that on no account would he renew the fiorinal, as it had caffeine. So it was okay to prescribe morphine derivative on a daily basis, but not caffeine? That doesn't mak

Submitted July 18, 2008