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Starr Matsushita, DO

  • 5 / 5 (212 ratings)
Family Medicine, Osteopathy, LGBTQ+ Care
Not Accepting New Patients
MultiCare Provider
Location
16515 Meridian Ave East, Suite 104-A, Puyallup, WA, 98375
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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: English
Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
Professional 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 Partners
Practice Philosophy: I meet patients where they are in their health journey relying on open communication and relationship building.

  • 5 Provider showed concern
  • 4.9 Provider explained things clearly
  • 5 Provider included you in decisions
  • 4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
  • 5 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 (212 ratings, 49 comments)
  • Dec, 13 2024
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  • Oct, 21 2024
    I'd say it was comfortable through out the whole experience.
  • Oct, 15 2024
    Dr Matsushita is a fantastic listener and responsive to my concerns
  • Oct, 14 2024
    Dr Matsushita is an excellent doctor, she listens and takes her time to explain or review concerns.
  • Oct, 10 2024
    Yes-love Dr Starr-she listens well to what I'm feeling and tells me I'm doing good things to help me improve on my situation !
  • Sep, 30 2024
    Dr Starr M. was very attentive and seemed to remember me from first appointment. I mentioned concerns of discomfort during prior paps. This ended up being the least uncomfortable one I've had for years.
  • Sep, 29 2024
    Showed care in listening, this was first visit. Felt comfortable with new doctor
  • Sep, 24 2024
    After talking to my husband about Dr Matsushita he is hoping he can be one of her patients.
  • Sep, 13 2024
    Dr. Matsushita is very professional and also truly cares about my well being
  • Sep, 12 2024
    Thank you to all your staff, but Dr Matsushita has really gone out of her way su ch thanks to her oI probably would not be alive right now. Thank you. {patient name removed}
  • Sep, 4 2024
    I was very uncomfortable, doing an online meeting. Call me old fashioned, if I need to see the doc, I prefer face to face. She did an amazing job of listening to me, even if I was shy.
  • Aug, 9 2024
    Dr. Matsushita is so very kind and professional. She is excellent.
  • Aug, 5 2024
    I liked Dr Matsushita very much. She was thorough and not having seen me before, looked back on my records.
  • Jul, 23 2024
    Dr Matsushita took the time to go over all concerns and explain it clearly to me
  • Jul, 12 2024
    I would recommend Dr M to everyone. She is the best.
  • Jun, 25 2024
    Dr. Matsushita does an excellent job listening to my needs. I have for 8 months and in that time, she has always gone above and beyond to see that my needs are met.
  • Jun, 6 2024
    She is very easy to talk to and very proactive with my care
  • May, 13 2024
    I've been to several Doctors here. All are wonderful Doctors. I very much like Dr. Starr Matsushita. Thank you!
  • May, 13 2024
    I have been very satisfied with Dr. Matsushita. She listens to my concerns, answers my questions honestly and I feel good about her advice.
  • May, 11 2024
    I feel that Starr listened very closely to what I had concerns about and explained to me what they saw in the MRI.
  • May, 10 2024
    This is one superb lady. I am very fond of her for her caring and knowledge.
  • Apr, 29 2024
    Really like my Dr, she always listens and is never in a hurry.