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Dr. Christopher E. Starr, MD, FACS

Cataract & Refractive Surgery Cornea & External Disease Ophthalmology
Speaks
English

1305 York Avenue 11th Floor, New York, NY 10021

Verified profile October 2, 2026 Last updated
Dr. Christopher E. Starr, MD, FACS, Cataract & Refractive Surgery, New York, NY
Cataract & Refractive Surgery

Overview

Dr. Christopher E. Starr is an associate professor of ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine, specialising in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery.

He earned his medical degree at Weill Cornell Medicine in 1998, completed his ophthalmology residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, and a fellowship at Johns Hopkins. He has published on dry eye, corneal imaging and the Boston keratoprosthesis.

Patients see Dr. Starr for cataract surgery, LASIK and PRK, corneal transplants, keratoconus and dry eye.

Languages
English
Gender
Male
Video visits
In person only

Expertise

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Corneal transplantation
  • Keratoconus care
  • Complex cataract surgery
  • Ocular surface disease

Conditions Treated

  • Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy
  • Keratoconus
  • Corneal scars and corneal edema
  • Infectious keratitis
  • Pterygium
  • Dry eye disease
  • Ocular surface disease

Procedures Performed

  • DMEK endothelial keratoplasty
  • DSAEK endothelial keratoplasty
  • Full thickness corneal transplant (penetrating keratoplasty)
  • Corneal cross-linking
  • Pterygium removal with tissue graft
  • Cataract surgery
  • Superficial keratectomy

Credentials

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (Fellow)

Education & Training

  1. Medical School1998

    Weill Cornell Medicine

    Doctor of Medicine

  2. Residency

    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School

    Ophthalmology

  3. Fellowship

    Johns Hopkins University

    Cornea and refractive surgery

Insurance & Fees

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Location

Weill Cornell Medicine Ophthalmology

1305 York Avenue 11th Floor
New York, NY 10021
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Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center

    Medical staff, New York, NY

  • Weill Cornell Medicine

    Teaching faculty, New York, NY

Questions Patients Ask

How do I book an appointment with Dr. Christopher E. Starr?

Contact Weill Cornell Medicine Ophthalmology directly to book or to ask about availability. Some specialists ask for a referral and recent eye records, and you should confirm insurance coverage when you call.

What should I bring to my first visit with Dr. Christopher E. Starr?

Bring your photo ID and insurance card, a list of your medicines and eye drops, your current glasses or contact lenses, and any previous eye test results or imaging. Your eyes may be dilated, so plan for a driver if needed.

What does Dr. Christopher E. Starr specialize in?

Dr. Christopher E. Starr practices Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Cornea & External Disease and Ophthalmology. Focus areas include Corneal transplantation, Keratoconus care, Complex cataract surgery and Ocular surface disease.

Where does Dr. Christopher E. Starr practice?

Dr. Christopher E. Starr sees patients at Weill Cornell Medicine Ophthalmology, 1305 York Avenue 11th Floor, New York, NY 10021.

Is Dr. Christopher E. Starr accepting new patients?

Dr. Christopher E. Starr is seeing existing patients only right now.

What languages does Dr. Christopher E. Starr speak?

Dr. Christopher E. Starr speaks English.

Which hospitals is Dr. Christopher E. Starr affiliated with?

Dr. Christopher E. Starr is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medicine.

Where did Dr. Christopher E. Starr train?

Dr. Christopher E. Starr studied medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and completed residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School.

About This Profile

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  • Last updated

Sources

  1. Weill Cornell Medicine Ophthalmology
  2. NPI Registry (CMS) lookup

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