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Dr. William E. Starr, MD

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Specializes in: Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)
Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine
Professional interests include: rhinoplasty, mini tummy tuck, microvascular surgery, and more.
300 Hillmont Avenue Building 340 Suite 302
Ventura, CA 93003

Dr. William E. Starr, MD is a hand surgeon in Ventura, CA specializing in hand surgery, plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine. Dr. William E. Starr, MD is affiliated with Providence, Dignity Health, COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS OF VENTURA COUNTY, DHMN - Ventura DHMN - Santa Cruz, COUNTY OF VENTURA and COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM.

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Office Locations

Providence

1280 South Victoria Avenue Suite 201
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-1699
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2390 C Las Posas Road #163
Camarillo, CA 93010
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DHMN - Ventura DHMN - Santa Cruz

300 Hillmont Avenue Building 340 Suite 302
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 652-6255
(805) 641-4494
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Some issues Dr. William E. Starr, MD can help you with:

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels remove the outer layer of the skin using chemical solutions, like glycolic acid and phenol. Although most commonly performed on the face, this non-surgical procedure may be done on the neck and hands as well. Chemical peels can treat the following:

  • Age spots
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Freckles
  • Rough skin
  • Sun-damaged skin
  • Acne

Before the procedure, a skin evaluation is done to determine which type of peel will produce the best results. Dark skin tends to respond well to light peels, while severely sun-damaged skin will likely benefit from a moderate or deep peel. Pre-treatment creams and sunscreen need to be applied every day for several weeks prior to the procedure. Doing this may help shorten the healing process.

During the peel, the area to be treated is cleaned thoroughly, and the chemical solution is applied on the skin for several minutes, which produces a stinging sensation. A neutralizing agent is then used, and the stinging sensation gradually goes away. For more intense peels, a cool compress may be placed on the area to relieve any stinging or burning, or the solution may be applied in intervals to limit exposure to the strong chemicals.

Following a light peel, there will be redness and swelling, which typically fade in a few days. Swelling after a moderate or deep peel may last for a week, and mild redness may continue for a few weeks. To help improve the final results of a peel, treated areas must be kept cool, moisturized, and protected from sunlight.

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

  • Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
  • Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
  • High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
  • Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
  • Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
  • Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

  • Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
  • Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
  • Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
  • Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
  • Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is any surgery done to change the shape and structure of the nose. It is commonly done for cosmetic purposes, but it may also be done to reduce breathing difficulties. Surgery may include any part of bone or cartilage of the nose. In some cases, cartilage is transplanted from the ear or rib to augment the nose.

Rhinoplasty may be done for reasons that are primarily about appearance, such as:

  • Changing the shape or size of the nose to better fit the proportions of the face
  • Lifting a downward tilt at the tip of the nose
  • Adjusting an asymmetrical nose
  • Closing unusually large nostrils
  • Reconstructing a nose that has been damaged after trauma.

Rhinoplasty may also be done to correct a deviated septum or other breathing impairment. In that case, the nasal structure is adjusted so that airflow is increased to a comfortable level.

Typically, rhinoplasty is only performed on adults because kids' and teens' faces are still growing and changing. After a rhinoplasty, healing will take 1-2 weeks, but subtle shifts in the face and occasional swelling can last up to a year.

In The News 

“Dr. William Starr, a plastic surgeon, told the Superior Court jury that he examined a series of severe wounds on Joselin Hernandez in July 1994 while she was hospitalized at the Ventura County...”—"2 Doctors Testify on Toddler's Death", Los Angeles Times, November 1997
“On the witness stand, Dr. William Starr, an Oxnard plastic surgeon, talked in a slow monotone as he shuffled through photos and notes.”—"Child-Size Skeleton Speaks Volumes", Los Angeles Times, November 1997

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William E. Starr, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

soft tissue injections

In 2023, Dr. William E. Starr, MD performed more soft tissue injections procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Starr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 108

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Starr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 93

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Starr, MD.

Gender
Male 43
Female 40
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 48
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 31
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Starr, MD in 2013

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 29
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 35
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Starr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 134

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Starr, MD.

Gender
Male 46
Female 55
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 47
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 40
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Starr, MD in 2014

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 37
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Starr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 157

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Starr, MD.

Gender
Male 98
Female 124
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 114
Black 0
Hispanic 86
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 80
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Starr, MD in 2015

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 45
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Starr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 186

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Starr, MD.

Gender
Male 57
Female 60
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 65
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 47
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Starr, MD in 2016

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 38
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William E. Starr, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Ventura, CA during 2017 were nerve procedures, open surgery, upper extremity surgery and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Starr, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 14
doctor visit 223
nerve procedures 14
open surgery 14
upper extremity surgery 14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Starr, MD.

Gender
Male 74
Female 73
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 76
Black 0
Hispanic 57
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 53
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Starr, MD in 2017

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 40
Dementia 9
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William E. Starr, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Ventura, CA during 2018 were nerve procedures, open surgery, upper extremity surgery and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Starr, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 20
doctor visit 216
injections 18
nerve procedures 20
open surgery 20
upper extremity surgery 20

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Starr, MD.

Gender
Male 76
Female 79
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 70
Black 0
Hispanic 68
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 58
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Starr, MD in 2018

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 41
Dementia 7
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William E. Starr, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Ventura, CA during 2019 were injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Starr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 224
injections 21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Starr, MD.

Gender
Male 62
Female 85
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 71
Black 0
Hispanic 61
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 69
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Starr, MD in 2019

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 35
Dementia 7
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Starr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 137

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Starr, MD.

Gender
Male 49
Female 70
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 63
Black 0
Hispanic 40
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Starr, MD in 2020

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 39
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William E. Starr, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Ventura, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Starr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 174
hospital care 23
inpatient care 23

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Starr, MD.

Gender
Male 60
Female 58
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 70
Black 0
Hispanic 36
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Starr, MD in 2021

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 39
Dementia 0
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William E. Starr, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Ventura, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Starr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 212
hospital care 21
injections 13
inpatient care 21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Starr, MD.

Gender
Male 68
Female 74
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 73
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 61
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Starr, MD in 2022

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 37
Dementia 0
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Starr, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William E. Starr, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Ventura, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and open surgery.

decompression surgery 17
doctor visit 169
hospital care 22
injections 17
inpatient care 22
nerve procedures 17
open surgery 17
upper extremity surgery 17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Starr, MD.

Gender
Male 57
Female 65
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 63
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 31
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 46
65 to 74 49

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Starr, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William E. Starr, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 35
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Dementia 2
Cancer 2

Education & Training

Dr. William E. Starr, MD graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine. He is certified by the Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine

Board Certification: Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William E. Starr, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Dignity Health
COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS OF VENTURA COUNTY
DHMN - Ventura DHMN - Santa Cruz
COUNTY OF VENTURA
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. William E. Starr, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Health Net HMO, Cigna, Aetna HMO, Medicare Advantage, Blue Shield of California and United Healthcare HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. William E. Starr, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Humana Medicare Advantage
Health Net HMO
Cigna
Aetna HMO
Medicare Advantage
Blue Shield of California
United Healthcare HMO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William E. Starr, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Medline Industries, Inc. $10,627 Dermatology and Wound Care
$8,504 		Hyalomatrix Wound Device
$485 		PluroGel Burn & Wound Dressings
$92 		REMEDY WITH PHYTOPLEX
$36
$1,509
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP $4,495 MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, INC.
$538
$3,957
AXOGEN $2,662 AxoGuard Nerve Protector
$1,481 		AxoGuard Nerve Connector
$1,082 		AxoTouch
$99
ACell, Inc. $785
$785
Micromed Inc $695
$695
Other $590 XIAFLEX
$270 		Surgical planning and navigation radiation treatment planning and positioning
$74 		Reconstruction
$49 		GRAFIX PL
$37 		RENASYS TOUCH
$26 		Other
$133
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $11,571
Food and Beverage $3,814
Travel and Lodging $3,315
Education $695
Consulting Fee $360
Other $99

Biography

Dr. William Starr's medical specialty is plastic surgery, hand surgery, and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Clinical interests for Dr. Starr include deformity correction, vaginoplasty, and vaginal rejuvenation. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Providence and Dignity Health. Dr. Starr attended medical school at Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California. Dr. Starr has an open panel in VENTURA, CA according to Dignity Health.

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