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Dr. Joel Starnes, MD

Nephrology* Age 54
Dr. Joel Starnes, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Joel Starnes, MD is a Nephrologist in Lubbock, TX.
Dr. Joel Starnes, MD
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Dr. Joel Starnes, MD

Nephrology* Age 54
Lubbock, TX
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joel Starnes, MD is a Nephrologist in Lubbock, TX.

About

Dr. Starnes graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. Dr. Joel Starnes, MD is a Nephrologist in Lubbock, TX and has 22 years experience. Dr. Starnes currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Covenant Childrens Hospital, Covenant Hospital Plainview and Covenant Medical Center. Dr. Starnes has experience treating conditions like Gout, Hyperparathyroidism and Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Starnes received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Starnes' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Starnes is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gout
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Gout
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Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Peritoneal Dialysis
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Dehydration
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Pyonephrosis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

Insurance Accepted

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  • GEHA
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • First Choice Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Aetna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • HealthSmart
  • Cigna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Humana
  • Ambetter
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • FirstCare Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)

Locations

  1. 1 Covenant Medical Group
    3506 21st St Ste 607, Lubbock, TX 79410
  2. 2 Office
    6630 Quaker Ave, Lubbock, TX 79413
  3. 3 Office
    1126 Slide Rd, Lubbock, TX 79416
  4. 4 Office
    3420 22nd Pl, Lubbock, TX 79410

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Jun 26, 2020
I met with Dr. Starnes for the first time this week. I was well pleased with the time he took to explain everything to me. Would recommend him to any one.
Norma Kilgore — Jun 26, 2020
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Nephrology & Renal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Starnes, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Starnes' profile.

Dr. Starnes frequently treats the following conditions: Gout, Hyperparathyroidism and Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joel Starnes, MD is affiliated with Covenant Childrens Hospital, Covenant Hospital Plainview and Covenant Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joel Starnes, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Covenant Childrens Hospital

    4015 22nd Pl, Lubbock, TX

  • Covenant Hospital Plainview

    2601 Dimmitt Rd, Plainview, TX

  • Covenant Medical Center

    3615 19th St, Lubbock, TX