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Dr. Hal Starnes, MD

General Surgery* Age 72
Dr. Hal Starnes, MD
4.3 (23 Ratings)

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Dr. Hal Starnes, MD is a General Surgeon in Saratoga Springs, NY.
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Dr. Hal Starnes, MD

General Surgery* Age 72
Saratoga Springs, NY
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Hal Starnes, MD is a General Surgeon in Saratoga Springs, NY.

About

Dr. Starnes graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1979 and completed a residency at Brigham&Womens Hosp-Harvard.Dr. Hal Starnes, MD is a General Surgeon in Saratoga Springs, NY and has 45 years experience. Dr. Starnes currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital and Albany Medical Center Hospital. At present, Dr. Starnes received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Starnes' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Starnes is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wound Repair
Thyroid Biopsy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Wound Repair
Thyroid Biopsy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Wound Repair
Thyroid Biopsy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Breast Lump
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Thyroid Cancer
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Breast Diseases
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastroenterology Procedures
Head and Neck Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liposuction
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Trigger Point Injection
Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic

Insurance Accepted

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  • Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
  • GHI CBP
    HIP Prime HMO
  • Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Empire Hospital
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Passage HMO
    Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
  • Fidelis Care
  • Blue Shield of Northeastern New York HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    381 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 581-1100
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Albany Medical Center-South Clinical
    25 Hackett Blvd, Albany, NY 12208
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 262-5511
  3. 3 Albany Medical Center
    43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
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4.3
Based on 23 Reviews
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1 Star (4)

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Nov 06, 2023
I was highly impressed with Dr Starnes’ caring demeanor. Took me early, explained everything clearly and gave me updates re what activities I could now do post op. Definitely would go back if I needed a general surgeon again .Very pleased with the whole experience!
RN and patient — Nov 06, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Peter Bent Brigham-Harvard
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brigham&Womens Hosp-Harvard
    1984
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Canc C
    1987
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Hal Starnes, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Starnes' profile.

Dr. Hal Starnes, MD is affiliated with Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital and Albany Medical Center Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Hal Starnes, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Glens Falls Hospital

    100 Park St, Glens Falls, NY

  • Saratoga Hospital

    211 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY

  • Albany Medical Center Hospital

    43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY