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Matt R. Starr, M.D.

  1. Ophthalmologist
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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Matthew R. Starr, M.D., is an ophthalmologist, with specialty training in vitreoretinal surgery and is the current Ophthalmology residency program director. Dr. Starr is active in clinical and translational research, medical education, and patient safety/quality improvement initiatives. He provides mentorship to medical students, residents, and fellows. Additionally, Dr. Starr authors expert book chapters and publishes in high-impact scientific journals. His clinical focus includes:

  • Expertise in management of vitreoretinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disease, and age-related macular degeneration
  • Surgical management of complex vitreoretinal disorders relating to retinal detachment, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, diabetic tractional retinal detachment, and ocular trauma
  • Management of dislocated crystalline and intra-ocular lenses requiring lens exchange with scleral fixation techniques
  • Clinical trials focusing on surgical vitreoretinal disorders, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration
  • Population based, large scale database research focused on improving real-world outcomes of vitreoretinal diseases
  • Identifying techniques to improve surgical training using standardized teaching metrics
  1. Cataract
  2. Diabetic eye disease
  3. Diabetic retinopathy
  4. Ectopia lentis
  5. Epiretinal membrane
  6. Eye floaters
  7. Eye infection
  8. Eye injury
  9. Lens luxation
  10. Lens subluxation
  11. Macular degeneration
  12. Macular edema
  13. Macular hole
  14. Retinal artery occlusion
  15. Retinal degeneration
  16. Retinal detachment
  17. Retinal disease
  18. Retinal vein occlusion
  1. Cataract surgery
  2. Eye care
  3. Eye exam
  4. Eye injection
  5. Lens replacement surgery
  6. Retinal angiogram
  7. Retinal exam
  8. Retinal surgery
  9. Scleral buckling
  10. Vitrectomy
  • Vitreoretinal surgery
  • Subluxed or dislocated lenses
  • Retinal detachment
  • Macular hole
  • Age-related macular degeneration
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Surgical outcomes
  • Patient safety
  • Quality improvement
  1. 2021
    Fellow - Vitreoretinal Surgery Wills Eye Hospital
  2. 2019
    ResidentOphthalmology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2016
    InternInternal Medicine, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine
  4. 2015
    MDSchool of Medicine, Saint Louis University

Certifications

  1. 2020
    OphthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    One to Watch, 2024Retina Today
  2. 2023
    2023 Award for Iris Registry ResearchResearch to Prevent Blindness
  3. 2023
    Visiting ScholarAmerican Board of Medical Specialties
  4. 2022
    Teacher of the Year, Department of OphthalmologyMayo Clinic in Rochester
  5. 2021
    ARVO 2021 Retina Research Foundation/Joseph M. and Eula C. Lawrence Travel Grant RecipientAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  6. 2021
    2021 Macula Society Evangelos S. Gragoudas Award and Lecture WinnerMacula Society
  7. 2021
    2021 Philadelphia Academy of Surgery Annual Surgical Trainee Paper Competition FinalistPhiladelphia Academy of Surgery
  8. 2020
    American Board of Ophthalmology’s John G. Clarkson Quality Improvement Award – Honorable MentionAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
  9. 2020
    Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation Award WinnerMichel's Foundation
  10. 2019
    Ophthalmology Times Research Scholar Honoree Program FinalistOphthalmology Times
  11. 2015
    VitreoRetinal Surgery Foundation Research Award RecipientVitreoretinal Surgery Foundation
  12. 2014
    Alpha Omega AlphaAlpha Omega Alpha
  13. 2014
    Gold Humanism Honor SocietyGold Humanism Honor Society
  14. 2012
    Telluride Patient Safety Scholar Patient Safety
  15. 2010
    Society of Interventional Radiologists Student Research Grant Recipient Society of Interventional Radiology

Professional memberships

  1. 2025 - present
    MemberRetina Society
  2. 2024 - present
    Associated MemberThe Macula Society
  3. 2024 - present
    Board MemberMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  4. 2024 - present
    Board MemberVitreoRetinal Surgery Foundation, LLC
  5. 2024 - present
    Writing CommitteeWritten Qualifying Examination (WQE) and Oral Examination Committees, American Board of Ophthalmology
  6. 2024 - present
    ExaminerWritten Qualifying Examination (WQE) and Oral Examination Committees, American Board of Ophthalmology
  7. 2023 - present
    Section EditorAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  8. 2023 - present
    Academic CommitteeVit Buckle Society
  9. 2022 - present
    Credentials CommitteeAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  10. 2022 - present
    Education CommitteeVit Buckle Society
  11. 2022 - present
    Voting MemberMayo Clinic Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee, OmniView Clinical Selection Committee
  12. 2021 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Ophthalmic Trauma
  13. 2018 - 2019
    Board MemberGraduate Education Committee (GEC)
  14. 2018 - 2019
    MemberBoard of Directors, Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  15. 2018 - 2019
    Resident MemberMSGME Graduate Education Committee
  16. 2017 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  17. 2016 - present
    MemberMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  18. 2015 - present
    MemberAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  19. 2014 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Medical Quality
  20. 2014 - present
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  21. 2014 - present
    MemberGold Humanism Honor Society
  22. 2014 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  23. 2011 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  24. 2011 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians

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Research activities

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