Summary

Dr. Starnes graduated from the Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine in 2002. He works in Lubbock, TX and 2 other locations and specializes in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Starnes is affiliated with Lubbock Heart And Surgical Hospital.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 24 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Joel Dow Starnes has 3 locations

Covenant Health Medical Group Lubbock Diagnostic Clinic Nephrology

3506 21st St Ste 607Lubbock, TX 79410
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Covenant Health System

3615 19th StLubbock, TX 79410

University Medical Center

602 Indiana AveLubbock, TX 79415

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Dr. Joel Dow Starnes, MDDr. Jayanti Venkatesan, MDDr. Jose J Perez, MD, FASNDr. Jingyin Yan, MD
NephrologyNephrologyNephrologyNephrology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.9 
4.7 
24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Mandarin
Lubbock , TXWebster , TXWebster , TXSugar Land , TX
Med School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joel Dow Starnes

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • FirstCare Health Plans
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joel Dow Starnes has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joel Dow Starnes has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • Internal Medicine
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Kidney Dialysis (Renal Dialysis)
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated in 2002

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Joel Starnes accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Where is Dr. Joel Starnes's office located?
Dr. Joel Starnes's office is located at 3506 21st St Ste 607, Lubbock, TX, 79410.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Joel Starnes affiliated with?
Dr. Joel Starnes is affiliated with Lubbock Heart And Surgical Hospital.

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