Dr. Steven Starks, MD, FAPA

Dr. Steven Starks, MD, FAPA

Geriatric Psychiatrist
4349 Martin Luther King Blvd, Ste 1001E, Houston, TX 77004

At a glance

Accepts 8 insurances
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, more+ ·
Has 10+ years of experience
Graduated from Louisiana State University, New Orleans, Doctor of Medicine
Works at UH Health
2 office locations
Speaks English

Office location

UH Health
4349 Martin Luther King Blvd, Ste 1001E, Houston, TX, 77004

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In-network insurances

BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare

Popular visit reasons

Depression
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Prenuptial Counseling
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Depression
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

More about Dr. Steven Starks, MD, FAPA

Steven Starks, M.D., is clinical assistant professor at the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine. His interests lie in understanding the cultural and social effects of mental health conditions on patients, families and communities. He has designed programs that integrate mental health practice into home-based care, long-term care and primary care practice settings to ensure individuals with mental health and substance use disorders receive compassionate and effective psychiatric care and treatment. He serves Fertitta Family College of Medicine departments of clinical services and behavioral and social sciences with roles in education, curriculum development and community partnerships. He has a passion for mental health advocacy and serving individuals and communities that have been marginalized and made vulnerable by social and institutional factors. He has completed formal trainings in both health equity and health policy and has directly engaged in the federal legislative process as a Health and Aging Policy Fellow and American Political Science Association Congressional Fellow. Starks is an alumnus of the University of Houston. He earned his medical degree from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and was recognized with the dean's award at commencement. He completed his residency in psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine and clinical fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at Yale-New Haven Medical Center. He is a diplomate of the American Board and Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. with certifications in the specialty of psychiatry and the subspecialty of geriatric psychiatry.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Louisiana State University, New Orleans, Doctor of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine, Residency in Psychiatry
Yale New Haven Hospital, Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry

Practice

UH Health

Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Geriatric Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1992038889
Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Steven Starks work with?

Dr. Steven Starks works with UH Health.

Where is Dr. Steven Starks's office located?

Dr. Steven Starks has 2 office locations in Houston, view full addresses on Dr. Starks's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Starks have?

Dr. Steven Starks is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology), and Geriatric Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Steven Starks?

Dr. Steven Starks frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Steven Starks on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Steven Starks speak?

Dr. Steven Starks speaks English.

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