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Robert J. Starnes, PA

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Specializes in: Gastroenterology (Digestive System)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

Manhattan, KS 66502

(785) 537-2651

Robert J. Starnes, PA is in Manhattan, KS specializing in gastroenterology (digestive system). Robert J. Starnes, PA is affiliated with Stormont Vail Health, Ascension, COTTON O'NEIL CLINIC REVOCABLE TRUST, Wamego Health Center and Ascension Via Christi Manhattan.

Office Locations

Address:

1213 Hylton Heights Road Suite 101
Manhattan, KS 66502

Address:

1325 Research Park Drive
Manhattan, KS 66502

Address:

Manhattan, KS 66502

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

doctor visit	504

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	22
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

doctor visit	526
gastrointestinal procedures	27

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	28
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

doctor visit	538
gastrointestinal procedures	50

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	442

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	654
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	62
Less than 65	166

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

doctor visit	520
gastrointestinal procedures	35

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	31
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

doctor visit	503
gastrointestinal procedures	41

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	23
Less than 65	84

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

doctor visit	523
gastrointestinal procedures	21

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	306
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	32
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

doctor visit	482

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	13
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	20
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

doctor visit	454

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	23
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Robert J. Starnes, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Robert J. Starnes, PA treated as in Manhattan, KS were blood draw, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and lab tests.

blood draw	134
doctor visit	569
gastrointestinal procedures	34
lab tests	10
minimally invasive procedures	35

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Robert J. Starnes, PA.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	16
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	271
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	75
85 and over	24
Less than 65	69
65 to 74	133

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Robert J. Starnes, PA From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Robert J. Starnes, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	8
Dementia	8

Education & Training

He has a state license in Kansas.

Licensed In: Kansas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Robert J. Starnes, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Stormont Vail Health

Ascension

COTTON O'NEIL CLINIC REVOCABLE TRUST

Wamego Health Center

Ascension Via Christi Manhattan

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Biography

Mr. Robert Starnes is a gastroenterology (digestive system) specialist in Manhattan, KS. Clinical interests for Mr. Starnes include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). His professional affiliations include Ascension and Stormont Vail Health.

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