Biographical summary
Matthew R. Starr, M.D., is an ophthalmologist, with specialty training in vitreoretinal surgery. Dr. Starr is active in clinical and translational research, medical education, and patient safety/quality improvement initiatives. He provides mentorship to medical students, residents, and fellows. Additionally, Dr. Starr authors expert book chapters and publishes in high-impact scientific journals. His clinical focus includes:
- Expertise in management of vitreoretinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disease, and age-related macular degeneration
- Surgical management of complex vitreoretinal disorders relating to retinal detachment, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, diabetic tractional retinal detachment, and ocular trauma
- Management of dislocated crystalline and intra-ocular lenses requiring lens exchange with scleral fixation techniques
- Clinical trials focusing on surgical vitreoretinal disorders, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration
- Population based, large scale database research focused on improving real-world outcomes of vitreoretinal diseases
- Identifying techniques to improve surgical training using standardized teaching metrics
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Eye care
- Eye exam
- Eye injection
- Lens replacement surgery
- Retinal angiogram
- Retinal exam
- Retinal surgery
Interests
- Vitreoretinal surgery
- Subluxed or dislocated lenses
- Retinal detachment
- Macular hole
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Surgical outcomes
- Patient safety
- Quality improvement
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2021
Fellow - Vitreoretinal Surgery Wills Eye Hospital
- 2019
ResidentOphthalmology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2016
InternInternal Medicine, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine
- 2015
MDSchool of Medicine, Saint Louis University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2020
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
Awards and honors
- 2024
One to Watch, 2024Retina Today
- 2023
2023 Award for Iris Registry ResearchResearch to Prevent Blindness
- 2023
Visiting ScholarAmerican Board of Medical Specialties
- 2022
Teacher of the Year, Department of OphthalmologyMayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2021
ARVO 2021 Retina Research Foundation/Joseph M. and Eula C. Lawrence Travel Grant RecipientAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- 2021
2021 Macula Society Evangelos S. Gragoudas Award and Lecture WinnerMacula Society
- 2021
2021 Philadelphia Academy of Surgery Annual Surgical Trainee Paper Competition FinalistPhiladelphia Academy of Surgery
- 2020
American Board of Ophthalmology’s John G. Clarkson Quality Improvement Award – Honorable MentionAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
- 2020
Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation Award WinnerMichel's Foundation
- 2019
Ophthalmology Times Research Scholar Honoree Program FinalistOphthalmology Times
- 2015
VitreoRetinal Surgery Foundation Research Award RecipientVitreoretinal Surgery Foundation
- 2014
Alpha Omega AlphaAlpha Omega Alpha
- 2014
Gold Humanism Honor SocietyGold Humanism Honor Society
- 2012
Telluride Patient Safety Scholar Patient Safety
- 2010
Society of Interventional Radiologists Student Research Grant Recipient Society of Interventional Radiology
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
Board MemberMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2024 - present
Board MemberVitreoRetinal Surgery Foundation, LLC
- 2024 - present
Writing CommitteeWritten Qualifying Examination (WQE) and Oral Examination Committees, American Board of Ophthalmology
- 2024 - present
ExaminerWritten Qualifying Examination (WQE) and Oral Examination Committees, American Board of Ophthalmology
- 2023 - present
Section EditorAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2023 - present
Academic CommitteeVit Buckle Society
- 2022 - present
Credentials CommitteeAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
- 2022 - present
Education CommitteeVit Buckle Society
- 2022 - present
Voting MemberMayo Clinic Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee, OmniView Clinical Selection Committee
- 2021 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Ophthalmic Trauma
- 2018 - 2019
Board MemberGraduate Education Committee (GEC)
- 2018 - 2019
MemberBoard of Directors, Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2018 - 2019
Resident MemberMSGME Graduate Education Committee
- 2017 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
- 2016 - present
MemberMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2015 - present
MemberAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- 2014 - present
MemberAmerican College of Medical Quality
- 2014 - present
MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- 2014 - present
MemberGold Humanism Honor Society
- 2014 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2011 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2011 - present
MemberAmerican College of Physicians
Publications
Research activities