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Dr. Hugh Starks, MD

Dr. Hugh Starks, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Hugh Starks, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Merrillville, IN and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with Spencer Municipal Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

1.9 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 1.9 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

1441 E 84th Pl Merrillville, IN 46410
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(219) 736-9115

At a Glance

  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Starks' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Starks

1.9

17 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
18%
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4 Star
6%
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
76%
76%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 09, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 12, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 01, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 04, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
HarleyDiva67 – Feb 20, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Alex D Jacobsen – May 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 27, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 03, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Cherokee, IA – Nov 16, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 24, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
13 people found this helpful
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Spencer, IA – Apr 27, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Hugh Starks, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Merrillville, IN and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with Spencer...read more

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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  • University Of Nebraska Medical Center College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
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Locations

Practice

Office1441 E 84th Pl Merrillville, IN 46410
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Practice

Regional Mental Health Center8555 Taft St Merrillville, IN 46410
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Spencer Municipal Hospital

    1200 1st Ave E
    Spencer, IA 51301
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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