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Starr Matsushita, DO
Medical Specialties: Family Medicine, Osteopathy, LGBTQ+ Care
Not Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visits Available
Primary Practice Location
MultiCare South Hill Family Medicine
16515 Meridian Ave East, Suite 104-A, Puyallup, WA 98375
Phone:
253-792-6650
Fax:
253-697-3104
Provider Bio
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Provider Bio
Starr Matsushita, DO, is a board-certified osteopathic family medicine physician who cares for patients that span all ages. She has special interests in approaching medicine through a body-mind-spirit lens, and using osteopathic manipulative medicine for many of her patients.
Dr. Matsushita is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. In her free time, she loves martial arts, hiking and spending time with her family and friends.
The services Dr. Matsushita provides include:
- Osteopathic manipulative medicine
- Gender-affirming care
- Reproductive health counseling
- Wellness exams
- Well-child visits
- Pediatric and adolescent acute care
- Acute and chronic disease management
Languages: EnglishCertification: American Osteopathic Board of Family PhysiciansProfessional School: A.T. Still University - School of Osteopathic Medicine (Mesa, AZ)Residency: Samaritan Health Services, Family Medicine Residency (Corvallis, Oregon)Fellowship: A.T. Still University - School of Osteopathic Medicine (Mesa, AZ)Medical Groups: MultiCare, MultiCare Medical AssociatesResearch:- Expanding Medical Education for Local Health Promoters Among Remote Communities of the Peruvian Amazon: An Exploratory Study of an Innovative Program Model
- Plantar Fasciitis: Diagnosis and Management
- Inside Performing Arts Medicine
- Getting at the Root of Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC) with an Osteopathic Approach
Practice Philosophy: I meet patients where they are in their health journey relying on open communication and relationship building. Locations
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Services
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Services
FTM gender transitions (initiation)
FTM gender transitions (maintenance)
LGBTQ+ care for persons 13-18 years of age
LGBTQ+ care for persons 18+ years of age
Long-cycled birth control (menstrual period suppression)
MTF gender transitions (initiation)
MTF gender transitions (maintenance)
PrEP
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Insurance
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Accepted Insurance
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