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Dr. Hope Starkman, MD

Dr. Hope Starkman, MD

Rheumatology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Hope Starkman, MD is a rheumatologist in Boynton Beach, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Starkman has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1989. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida JFK Hospital and Delray Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 48 reviews 3 Star Rating (48 reviews)

Practice

1880 N Congress Ave Boynton Beach, FL 33426

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Starkman specializes in the area of Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Starkman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Starkman

3.0

48 ratings, 23 with a written review
5 Star
42%
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4 Star
10%
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
46%
46%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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No Thanks! – Oct 21, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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D. Smith – Apr 29, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 29, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Jul 20, 2023
Sorry you feel that way. We try to be timely....Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Happy patient – Jul 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sara T – Feb 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Karen Vivian Levin – Aug 18, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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connie baumeister – Aug 15, 2022
The paper work you signed on your first visit...Read More
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Fratelli – May 04, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Aug 18, 2021
Your visit was memorable. Most patients...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 29, 2018
After 30 years of practicing we do not schedule...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Delray Beach, FL – Oct 09, 2017
lol Sorry you feel that way. 2017 was years ago...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Delray Beach, FL – Jun 08, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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M. G. Reardon in Lake Worth, FL – Apr 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gloria in Boynton Beach, FL – Dec 10, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Linda Chait in Boynton Beach, FL – Nov 11, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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AnitaT in Palm Beach Gardens, FL – Oct 11, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Ocala, FL – Aug 10, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lake Worth, FL – Jul 09, 2016
Sorry for your wait. There were probably good...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Martin in Boynton Beach Fl – Apr 15, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Hope Starkman was born and grew up in Queens, NY. She attended a premedical program at Hillcrest High School where she graduated 9th out of 739 students. She graduated from Barnard College of Columbia University in 1985 with a Biology major...read more
  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Campus

    Residency Hospital
  • Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Campus

    Internship Hospital
  • Montefiore/aecom

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994
  • Albany Medical College

    Medical School, 1989
  • Barnard College

    Undergraduate School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Rheumatology
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Locations

Practice

Heart & Vascular Institute-Boynton1880 N Congress Ave Boynton Beach, FL 33426
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Memorial Hospital Miramar

    1901 SW 172nd Ave
    Miramar, FL 33029
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Memorial Hospital West

    703 N Flamingo Rd
    Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Boca Raton Regional Hospital

    800 Meadows Rd
    Boca Raton, FL 33486
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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