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  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 39 years of experience
  • Washington Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine Pa 2021 K St NW Ste 516, Washington, DC 20006
  • (202) 833-1147

Brief Intro

Dr. John K. Starr, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in complex spinal surgery. Dr. Starr’s sub-specializations include complex deformity, revision reconstruction, spinal trauma and tumors. Dr. Starr completed his orthopaedic residency training at the University of Pittsburgh and two spinal surgical fellowships at the University of Miami. He came to George Washington University in 1992 and served as the orthopaedic director of spinal surgery. He has practiced in Washington, D.C., for fifteen years. Dr. Starr’s research interests include spinal fixation, spinal trauma care and complex tumor resection and reconstruction. He is a member of numerous scientific societies and served an advisory role for both the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration. He is also an examiner for the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery certification

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo - 1986

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Washington Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
  • 2021 K St NW Ste 516, Washington, DC 20006
  • Mon:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
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Procedures Performed

  • Spinal Fusion
  • Neurological Testing
  • Physical Therapy
  • Spinal Cord Surgery
  • Occupational Therapy Evaluation
  • Occupational Therapy Evaluation
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • UnitedHealthcare
  • AmeriHealth
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Tricare
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Humana
  • Mutual of Omaha
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