Starr Regional Medical Center
Oncology • Athens, TN • Since 1973
About
Starr Regional Medical Center is a two-hospital system (Athens and Etowah, TN) part of LifePoint Health. The Athens campus (118-bed acute care) offers inpatient and outpatient services and physician practices. The Etowah campus provides an emergency department, outpatient services, an 88-bed skilled and long-term care nursing home, a senior care program, wound care, and related rehabilitation services. The center offers comprehensive cancer care and breast center services as part of its diagnostic and treatment capabilities, along with advanced imaging, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, diabetes care, and sleep diagnostics. Headquarters and primary offices are in Athens, TN.
Clinic Type
Oncology
Address
Starr Regional Medical Center, Cancer Care
Phone
+1 423-745-1411
portal.starr@lpnt.net
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Available
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What cancers are treated?
Breast, Bladder, Colorectal, Kidney, Lung, Lymphoma, Melanoma, Prostate, Stomach and Esophageal cancers, and other common cancers.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Daryl Pierce): 4.7/5 (12 reviews)
Patients praise
- Physician bedside manner appreciated by some patients
- Physicians described as knowledgeable and thorough
- Some patients felt heard and cared for
Common complaints
- Reports of slow staff responsiveness
- Concerns regarding medication management and delays in prescription refills
"The absolute best bedside manner and taking the time to talk with you and answer any questions you have."
— Healthgrades user review"Dr. Pierce and staff will let patients run out of cancer medicine."
— Healthgrades user reviewSynthesized 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
- Women's Health | Athens, TN - Starr Regional Medical Center — Jun 23, 2026
- SKIN CANCER & COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY CENTER - Yelp - Yelp — Jul 7, 2026
- Starr Regional Medical Center and Athens-McMinn Family YMCA Team Up for Breast Cancer Awareness — Oct 6, 2025
- UCBC Receives Center of Excellence Designation — Apr 20, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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