Dr. Cindy Buckner Starke, MD

Dr. Cindy Starke is an internal medicine physician who also specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 27 years of experience to patient care. She earned her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine, establishing a strong foundation in comprehensive adult healthcare. Her extensive experience spans nearly three decades of treating complex medical conditions both in outpatient clinics and hospital settings. Dr. Starke is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations throughout Georgia.

Dr. Starke practices at multiple locations including Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, Emory Decatur Hospital, and Union General Hospital in Blairsville and Gainesville. Her clinical expertise focuses on managing high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies, conditions that require careful monitoring and treatment adjustments. She also incorporates rehabilitation services into patient care, working with physical therapy and occupational …therapy teams to help patients regain strength and function. Patients consistently rate Dr. Starke highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in her compassionate and thorough approach to medicine.