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Dr. Joel Starnes, MD
Nephrology* Age 56
Dr. Joel Starnes, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joel Starnes, MD is a Nephrologist in Lubbock, TX.
Dr. Joel Starnes, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Joel Starnes, MD

Nephrology* Age 56
Lubbock, TX
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

About Dr. Joel Starnes, MD

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 24 years experience. Dr. Starnes has experience treating conditions like Gout, Tubulointerstitial Nephritis, Kidney Infection, Acute Kidney Infection, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism and Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Starnes's 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
Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
Kidney Infection
Gout
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Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
Kidney Infection
Acute Kidney Infection
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
End-Stage Renal Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Proteinuria
Vitamin D Deficiency
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Hypertension
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Acute Kidney Failure
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Chronic Kidney Infection
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Nephrotic Syndrome
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Peritoneal Dialysis
Acidosis
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Acute Glomerulonephritis
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 Stones
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Pyonephrosis
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Aetna
  • Medicaid
  • USI Affinity
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Commercial Insurance Company
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  • State Farm
  • FirstCare Health Plans
  • GEHA
  • United Healthcare
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Ambetter
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Choice Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • HealthSmart
  • Coventry Health Care

Where Dr. Joel Starnes, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Covenant Medical Group
    3506 21st St Ste 607, Lubbock, TX 79410
  2. 2 Lubbock Diagnostic Clinic
    3506 21st St, Lubbock, TX 79410
  3. 3 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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Meet Dr. Joel Starnes, MD

Specialties*
Nephrology
Nephrology & Renal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Starnes, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Starnes's profile.

Dr. Starnes frequently treats the following conditions: Gout, Tubulointerstitial Nephritis, Kidney Infection, Acute Kidney Infection, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism and Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease. See more on Sharecare.

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

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

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Joel Starnes, MD Practices

  • Covenant Medical Center

    3615 19th St, Lubbock, TX

  • Covenant Hospital Plainview

    2601 Dimmitt Rd, Plainview, TX

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