Dr. Rebecca S Starr MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
759 Chestnut St Springfield MA, 01199About
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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