Benjamin M. Starnes, M.D., FAAP
Pediatrician
Pediatrics
5.0 out of 5.0
Rating 5.0
(35 Reviews)
Swedish Primary Care - Queen Anne
2211 Queen Anne Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
US
Phone
Main Number
(206) 861-8500
Appointment Availability
About Benjamin M. Starnes, M.D., FAAP
"Benjamin M. Starnes, MD FAAP is the Executive Medical Director of Pediatrics for Swedish Health Services. Dr. Starnes has been with Swedish for over fourteen years during which time he built a thriving practice at Swedish Queen Anne Primary Care. He is originally from Georgia, attended Mercer University School of Medicine and completed his Pediatric residency at Tulane University in New Orleans. Dr. Starnes is passionate about creating a seamless experience for parents and children as they navigate the complexities of healthcare. As the Executive Medical Director, he enjoys working with pediatric providers, specialists, and hospitalists to maintain the highest quality care while providing exceptional and personable pediatric care from birth through adolescence. While in the clinic, Dr. Starnes takes a ‘kid friendly’ approach to medical care. Some areas of interest include Acne, Adolescent Medicine, Asthma, Attention Deficit Disorder, Constipation, Ear Infections, Encopresis, Gay and Lesbian Medicine, Gay and Lesbian teens, General Practice, Newborn Care, Otitis Media, Pediatric Care, Pediatric Development, Pediatric Exams, Pediatric Mental Health, Urinary Tract Infections, and Well Child Care. Outside of work, Dr. Starnes enjoys hiking, playing tennis, woodworking, and spending quality time with friends and family on Whidbey Island. "
Education
- Mercer University School of MedicineMedical School
- Tulane University and HospitalResidency
Board Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics
Associations
- American Academy of Pediatrics
Languages
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
- Amerigroup Medicaid (WA Apple Health)
- Community Health Plan of Washington (WA Apple Health)
- First Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser (Contract Limitations)
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare (WA Apple Health/Healthy Options)
- Multiplan PPO
- Premera Heritage
- Premera Medicare Advantage HMO
- Providence Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
- Regence PPO
- UnitedHealthcare - AARP HMO
Clinical Interests
- abdominal pain
- abnormal weight loss
- abrasion
- acne
- acute back pain
- allergic contact dermatitis
- allergic urticaria
- anal itching
- anemia
- angioma
- ankle injury
- anxiety
- arm injury
- arm pain
- asthma
- attention deficit disorder
- back muscle injury
- back muscle pain
- back pain
- behavioral disorders
- birth control counseling
- birthmark
- blister
- blood in stool
- brain concussion
- breast discharge
- burns
- camp physicals
- candidiasis
- celiac disease
- cellulitis
- cellulitis of the buttock
- cellulitis of the neck
- cellulitis of trunk
- childhood obesity
- childhood onset fluency disorder
- chlamydia
- chronic kidney disease (ckd)
- cold sore
- concussion
- concussion testing
- conduct disorder
- conjunctivitis
- constipation
- cough
- cradle cap
- depressed mood
- depression
- dermatitis
- developmental assessment
- diaper rash
- diarrhea
- dry scalp
- dry skin
- dysmenorrhea
- ear infections
- eating disorders
- eczema herpeticum
- elbow pain
- elbow sprain
- encopresis
- erythema marginatum
- feeding problems
- fever
- fever of unknown origin
- fever with chills
- first degree burns
- folliculitis
- food allergy
- food intolerances
- foot pain
- gastroenteritis
- gastroesophageal reflux disease
- gastroesophageal reflux disease in infancy
- geographic tongue
- grave's disease
- growth failure
- hamstring injury
- herpetic whitlow
- hip pain
- hyperbilirubinemia
- impetigo
- infection of kidney
- influenza
- injury of muscle
- irregular menstruation
- irritability
- itching
- jaundice
- joint sprain
- knee injury
- knee pain
- labial adhesions
- lazy eye
- leg injury
- leg pain
- lethargy
- lgbtq health
- lice
- ligament injury
- malaise and fatigue
- methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
- mmr vaccine
- mood symptoms
- mumps
- muscle cramps
- muscle strain
- muscle tears
- mycoplasma infection
- nausea
- neck muscle injury
- neonatal acne
- nevus
- newborn care
- newborn feeding problems
- night sweats
- nightmares
- norovirus
- nutrition and supplement issues
- osgood schlatter disease
- otalgia
- otitis
- overuse injury
- patellofemoral syndrome
- perioral dermatitis
- persistent vomiting
- pertussis
- pharyngitis
- pityriasis
- plantar wart
- pneumonia
- poison ivy
- psoriasis
- rectal bleeding
- respiratory syncytial virus
- right lower quadrant pain
- running injury
- scab
- scaly skin
- scarlet fever
- school anxiety
- school physical
- seasonal allergies
- seborrheic dermatitis
- secondary enuresis
- sensitive skin
- sever's disease
- sexually transmitted diseases
- shin splints
- shoulder injury
- shoulder pain
- skin conditions
- skin tag
- sleep disorders
- sleep terrors
- snoring
- sore throat
- sports physical exam
- sports related ankle injury
- sports related concussion testing
- sports related foot injury
- sports related injury
- sprain
- staphylococcus infections
- stomach cramps
- stomach pain
- stool changes
- strawberry mark
- strep throat
- streptococcal infections
- substance abuse
- sudden infant death syndrome
- sunburn
- syncope
- teething
- tinea
- tinea capitis
- tinea corporis
- tinea cruris
- tinea pedis
- tongue sores
- travel medicine
- traveler's diarrhea
- urinary tract infection
- urticaria
- viral exanthem
- virtual care
- vomiting
- warts
- weight problem
- well child exam
- wrist pain
- wrist sprain
Other Locations
Patient Reviews
(35 Reviews)Swedish Patient
5.0 out of 5
Dr. Starnes is always very friendly and I appreciated that he asked him if he had questions about his body.
Swedish Patient
5.0 out of 5
Dr. Starnes is great. The best.
Swedish Patient
4.29 out of 5
[...] We love him.
Swedish Patient
4.93 out of 5
Been going to this office for 14 years, we've always seen Dr. Starnes and have been very happy with him and the rest of his staff, especially his nurse [...].
Swedish Patient
5.0 out of 5
Dr. Starnes has provided consistently thoughtful, respectful care for all 3 of my children. He and his medical assistant [...] are warm ,gentle, and knowledgeable. We drive all the way from [...] (10 miles) to see them.
Swedish Patient
5.0 out of 5
Dr. Starnes & RN [...] are the ABSOLUTE best. Check-in process always a pleasure too.
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