Summary

Orthopedic spine surgery is the focus of Dr. John Starr's practice. He treats back pain, back pain in children and teens, and back pain during pregnancy, and performs herniated disc surgery and foraminotomy. He has practiced orthopedic surgery and orthopedic spine surgery for 40 years and speaks English and Spanish.

Dr. Starr earned his medical degree from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo. He is affiliated with Suburban Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital, and Virginia Hospital Center, and sees patients in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Starr 4.88 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 40 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo
  • 36 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. John Kintner Starr has 7 locations

Washington Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine Pa

5550 Friendship Blvd Ste 360Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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 - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Washington Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine Pa

5215 Loughboro Rd NW Ste 200Washington, DC 20016
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 - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Bethesda Chevy Chase Surgery Center Llc

6931 Arlington Rd Ste EBethesda, MD 20814
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Virginia Hospital Center

1701 N George Mason DrArlington, VA 22205

Sibley Memorial Hospital

5255 Loughboro Rd NwWashington, DC 20016

Suburban Hospital

8600 Old Georgetown RdBethesda, MD 20814

Sibley Specialty Care Nursery

5255 Loughboro Rd Nw Fl 3bWashington, DC 20016
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

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40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Chevy Chase , MDBowie , MDHanover , MDFalls Church , VA
Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo Med School: Georgetown University Med School: University of Maryland Med School: Georgetown University School of Medicine Washington, DC
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Kintner Starr

  • Accepts Medicare
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Innovation Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Kintner Starr has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Kintner Starr has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Dr. John Kintner Starr holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Virginia, Maryland, and District Of Columbia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026, an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2027, and an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo in 1986.

NPI Number

Dr. Starr's NPI number is 1609969427.

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Which hospitals is Dr. John Starr affiliated with?
Dr. John Starr is affiliated with Suburban Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital, and Virginia Hospital Center.
Where is Dr. John Starr's office located?
Dr. John Starr's office is located at 5550 Friendship Blvd Ste 360, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815.

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