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Dr. Hal Starnes, MD
General Surgery* Age 74
Dr. Hal Starnes, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Hal Starnes, MD is a General Surgeon in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Dr. Hal Starnes, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Hal Starnes, MD

General Surgery* Age 74
Saratoga Springs, NY
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

About Dr. Hal Starnes, MD

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 47 years experience. Dr. Starnes's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Starnes is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Thyroid Biopsy
Wound Repair
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Thyroid Biopsy
Wound Repair
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Thyroid Nodule
Breast Lump
Umbilical Hernia
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Inguinal Hernia
Thyroid Cancer
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Ventral Hernia
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Colorectal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Breast Cancer
Thyroid Lobectomy
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Mastectomy
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Biopsy of Breast
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Breast Diseases
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
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
Lymphangioma
Male Breast Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Abdominoplasty
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
Endoscopy
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
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 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
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Trigger Point Injection
Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Fidelis Care
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • BlueCard PPO
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • Preferred Blue v5 PPO
  • Navigate Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Empire Hospital
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
  • MVP Health Plan EPO

Where Dr. Hal Starnes, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Office
    381 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
    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 Capital Area Hudson Valley New York Dental PC
    381 Church St Ste 2, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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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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Meet Dr. Hal Starnes, MD

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

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

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

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    1979
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Peter Bent Brigham-Harvard
    1980
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Brigham&Womens Hosp-Harvard
    1984
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Canc C
    1987
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Hal Starnes, MD Practices

  • Albany Medical Center Hospital

    43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY

  • Glens Falls Hospital

    100 Park St, Glens Falls, NY

  • Saratoga Hospital

    211 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY

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