Starr Regional Medical Group | Athens, TN
Gastroenterology • Athens, TN
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
1114 West Madison Ave., Athens, TN 37303
Phone
+14237443153
starr.eco@lpnt.net
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Momentary Labs / CMS HCAHPS data: 4 out of 5 stars (overall hospital patient satisfaction rating) (286 completed patient surveys)
- TrustReviewers.com: 2.3 out of 5 stars (100 reviews)
- Google Reviews via Nursa: 2.5 out of 5 stars (347 reviews)
Patients praise
- highly rated individual family medicine practitioners within the medical group
- positive experiences with provider bedside manner and communication in clinic settings
- generally quiet hospital environment
- effective communication from many nurses and doctors during inpatient stays
Common complaints
- long wait times
- concerns regarding bedside manner and professional conduct of some staff members
- dissatisfaction with diagnostic accuracy or treatment approach in the emergency room
- reports of poor communication or perceived lack of compassion from nursing staff
"He's a great doctor. His bedside manner is impeccable. It appears that the practice needs more physicians in order to run efficiently. His competency does not make up for the ridiculously long wait times at each appointment."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Subtirelu (Starr Regional provider)"Terrible experience. I am convinced that not even one doctor works here. Because I have been here 3 times, and was never seen by an actual doctor. Yet they were quick to bill me $1800 per visit."
— TrustReviewers.com review for Starr Regional Medical Center"Dr. Tucker is not only incredibly knowledgeable and professional, but also genuinely compassionate. He takes the time to listen and never makes you feel rushed."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Theodore TuckerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Starr Regional Medical Group | Athens, TN — Jan 1, 2026
- Primary Care - Athens & Etowah, TN - Starr Regional Medical Group — Jan 17, 2026
- Starr Orthopedics & Sports Medicine to offer Saturday Sports Clinic for Athletes — Aug 20, 2025
- Starr Regional Medical Center Athens - Medicare — May 13, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More gastroenterology clinics in Athens
Athens Gastroenterology Center, PC is a private medical practice based in Athens, Georgia (founded in 2002). It specializes in comprehensive digestive health care, including evaluation and treatment of GI conditions such as acid reflux, Crohn’s disease, liver disorders, and other digestive issues. The practice emphasizes a patient-first approach, offers a patient portal and bill payment, and operates Athens Endoscopy, LLC for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, and related GI interventions) in a modern outpatient setting. They maintain two Athens, GA offices and focus on safe, efficient, and compassionate care. Contact: 706-548-0555 / 706-548-0058. Website: athensgicenter.com.
Starr Regional Medical Center is a two-hospital system serving Athens and Etowah, Tennessee. The Athens campus (118-bed acute care) offers inpatient and outpatient services and physician practices. The Etowah campus features an emergency department, outpatient services, an 88-bed skilled/long-term care nursing home, a senior care program, and a wound care center. The system is part of LifePoint Health and is headquartered in Athens, TN. Founded in 1973, the organization employs about 80 people. If you’re specifically seeking Digestive Health services, Starr Regional likely provides related outpatient and physician services across both campuses, but the summary does not list dedicated gastroenterology specifics.
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