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Dr. Taylor Williamson Starnes, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Surgery and Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (2015)

Professional interests include: eye problems, cataract surgery, eye surgery, and more.

1009 S. Wood Street
Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 996-3937

Dr. Taylor Williamson Starnes, MD, PhD is a surgeon in Chicago, IL specializing in surgery and eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2015 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Taylor Williamson Starnes, MD, PhD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC) and THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS.

Office Locations

Address:

1009 S. Wood Street
Chicago, IL 60612

Address:

2160 S 1st Avenue
Maywood, IL 60153

Address:

2401 West Main Street Marion Vamc (609)
Marion, IL 62959

Address:

5525 S. Pulaski Road 55th & Pulaski Health Collaborative
Chicago, IL 60629

Some issues Dr. Taylor Williamson Starnes, MD, PhD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

doctor visit	93

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	53
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

doctor visit	253
eye procedures	20

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	50
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	29
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Taylor Williamson Starnes, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Taylor Williamson Starnes, MD, PhD treated as a surgeon in Chicago, IL were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	34
doctor visit	561
eye procedures	581
laser treatment	34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taylor Williamson Starnes, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	22

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	19
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	2
75 to 84	11
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	15

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taylor Williamson Starnes, MD, PhD From 2019 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Taylor Williamson Starnes, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	14
High Cholesterol	11
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	6
Depression	3
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	9
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Dementia	2
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Taylor Williamson Starnes, MD, PhD graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2015. He completed residency at University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (2015)

Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Taylor Williamson Starnes, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System

Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC)

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Taylor Williamson Starnes, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Research Ltd	$712 $712
Genentech USA, Inc.	$266 LUCENTIS $266
Alcon Vision LLC	$167 AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL $132	AcrySof $35
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$100 $100
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$99 Healon Viscoelastics $99
Other	$135 AcrySof $40	LenSx $27	Non-Covered Product $22	VYZULTA $20	PROLENSA $14	Other $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,478

Biography

Dr. Taylor Starnes specializes in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases) and surgery and practices in Maywood, IL, Chicago, IL, and Marion, IL. Dr. Starnes is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago for his residency. These areas are among his clinical interests: cataract surgery and cataracts. Dr. Starnes is affiliated with the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC), and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taylor Williamson Starnes, MD, PhD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taylor Williamson Starnes, MD, PhD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2021

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2021

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taylor Williamson Starnes, MD, PhD From 2019 - 2021

Education & Training

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Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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