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Matthew R. Starr, M.D., is an ophthalmologist, with specialty training in vitreoretinal surgery. Dr. Starr is active in clinical and translational research, medical education, and patient safety/quality improvement initiatives. He provides mentorship to medical students, residents, and fellows. Additionally, Dr. Starr authors expert book chapters and publishes in high-impact scientific journals. His clinical focus includes: Expertise in management of vitreoretinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disease, and age-related macular degeneration Surgical management of complex vitreoretinal disorders relating to retinal detachment, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, diabetic tractional retinal detachment, and ocular trauma Management of dislocated crystalline and intra-ocular lenses requiring lens exchange with scleral fixation techniques Clinical trials focusing on surgical vitreoretinal disorders, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration Population based, large scale database research focused on improving real-world outcomes of vitreoretinal diseases Identifying techniques to improve surgical training using standardized teaching metrics Conditions treated
CataractDiabetic eye diseaseDiabetic retinopathyEpiretinal membraneEye floatersEye infectionEye injuryMacular degenerationMacular edemaMacular holeMacular puckerRetinal artery occlusionRetinal degenerationRetinal detachmentRetinal diseaseRetinal vein occlusion Procedures performed
Eye careEye examEye injectionLens replacement surgeryRetinal angiogramRetinal examRetinal surgery Interests
Vitreoretinal surgeryRetinal detachmentMacular holeAge-related macular degenerationDiabetic retinopathySurgical outcomesPatient safetyQuality improvement Mayo Clinic locations
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2021Fellow - Vitreoretinal Surgery Wills Eye Hospital2019ResidentOphthalmology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2016InternInternal Medicine, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine2015MDSchool of Medicine, Saint Louis UniversityShow more education Activities and honors
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2020OphthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology Awards and honors
2021ARVO 2021 Retina Research Foundation/Joseph M. and Eula C. Lawrence Travel Grant RecipientAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology20212021 Macula Society Evangelos S. Gragoudas Award and Lecture WinnerMacula Society20212021 Philadelphia Academy of Surgery Annual Surgical Trainee Paper Competition FinalistPhiladelphia Academy of Surgery2020American Board of Ophthalmology’s John G. Clarkson Quality Improvement Award – Honorable MentionAmerican Board of Ophthalmology2020Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation Award WinnerMichel's Foundation2019Ophthalmology Times Research Scholar Honoree Program FinalistOphthalmology Times2015VitreoRetinal Surgery Foundation Research Award RecipientVitreoretinal Surgery Foundation2014Alpha Omega AlphaAlpha Omega Alpha2014Gold Humanism Honor SocietyGold Humanism Honor Society2012Telluride Patient Safety Scholar Patient Safety 2010Society of Interventional Radiologists Student Research Grant Recipient Society of Interventional RadiologyShow more awards and honors Professional memberships
2021 - presentMemberAmerican Society of Ophthalmic Trauma2018 - 2019Board MemberGraduate Education Committee (GEC)2018 - 2019MemberBoard of Directors, Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology2018 - 2019Resident MemberMSGME Graduate Education Committee2017 - presentMemberAmerican Society of Retina Specialists2016 - presentMemberMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology2015 - presentMemberAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology2014 - presentMemberAmerican College of Medical Quality2014 - presentMemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society2014 - presentMemberGold Humanism Honor Society2014 - presentMemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology2011 - presentMemberAmerican Medical Assocation2011 - presentMemberAmerican College of PhysiciansShow more professional memberships Publications
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