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Starr Matsushita, DO

  • 4.9 / 5 (235 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
  • Adult 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 Medical Partners
Practice Philosophy:

I meet patients where they are in their health journey relying on open communication and relationship building.

  • 4.9 Provider showed concern
  • 4.9 Provider explained things clearly
  • 4.9 Provider included you in decisions
  • 4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
  • 4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9 out of 5 (235 ratings, 56 comments)
  • Feb, 25 2026
    Dr. Matsushita is not only very professional, she is caring and always concerned with any health issue I have. She is great.
  • Feb, 18 2026
    Dr. Starr is wonderful! Truly appreciate her dedication to her patients and the LGTBQ Communiry. She is simply the best doctor there is for us!
  • Feb, 11 2026
    Dr. Matsushita always spends ample time with me answering my questions and concerns.
  • Jan, 30 2026
    Doctor Matsushita absolutely a wonderful and compassionate person! Dealing with cancer with multiple Doctors that are also awesome but Doctor Matsushita is something more the wonderful she's freaking Awesome!
  • Jan, 15 2026
    Dr Starr is always ahead of the game, when it comes to maximizing appt.
  • Jan, 13 2026
    Dr Matsushita explains things carefully and clearly. I never feel rushed or spoken down to.
  • Jan, 9 2026
    As mentioned in my previous comments, I am extremely satisfied with my first experience with Dr. Starr. She was personable, attentive, and made me feel completely comfortable. I never felt judged, and I truly feel that my health is in very good hands.
  • Dec, 23 2025
    Dr. Matsushita is top notch. So very thorough and thoughtful.
  • Dec, 15 2025
    Dr Star is the best Dr I have ever had! She knew my history, had excellent database navigation skills to answer my concerns about past and future implications of my health.Star talked to me sincerely and kindly.I wish I had found her years ago to manage my care.
  • Nov, 10 2025
    Starr Matshita is the best. She listens intently and answers the best she is able to. She comes off as truly caring.
  • Oct, 20 2025
    She is caring and explains everything and involves me in making my health care decisions.
  • Oct, 7 2025
    She is amazing and we love her! She listens and is always attentive to my families needs.
  • Sep, 22 2025
    Dr Matsushita is great. Always listens to what I am saying.
  • Sep, 15 2025
    My doctor was very good at listening and asking the right questions
  • Aug, 26 2025
    Dr. Matsushita spends as much time as she needs with me. She's the greatest.
  • Aug, 25 2025
    She was very helpful in listening to my concerns and coming up with a plan to address them. I've been looking for a good PCP for quite some time now and think I've found one. I was very pleased.
  • Jun, 27 2025
    You can't fake sincerely. A Caring Knowledgeable Professional best describes my nurse. I ask a lot of questions.
  • Jun, 17 2025
    Everyone's always Nice and professional. Always can get in on time and get all my questions answered.
  • Jun, 12 2025
    I would highly recommend Dr. Matsushita but she is not excepting new patients
  • Jun, 11 2025
    Starr always listens to {patient name removed}'s concerns and explains options well.