Steven Starr, MD, Named Interim Chief Medical Officer
January 17, 2023Categories: PRESS RELEASE
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North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health have named Steven Starr, MD, FACC, interim chief medical officer of the hospital. In this role, Dr. Starr’s primary responsibilities will include credentialing and peer review while also representing the medical staff on the leadership team.
Dr. Starr has been a cardiologist with Meritas Health Cardiology since 1994.
He serves on the medical staff’s executive and credentials committees, is chair of the cardiovascular subcommittee, and The Joint Commission Comprehensive Cardiac Center physician leader for the hospital. While serving as interim CMO, he will continue to practice as a cardiologist.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as the interim chief medical officer of North Kansas City Hospital,” Dr. Starr said. “I look forward to helping lead the hospital’s efforts to meet the needs of the community we serve.”
Dr. Starr will also collaborate with Kenna Belshe, DO, vice president and chief clinical officer of NKCH and medical director of MH, to align the entire medical staff to the health system’s strategic plan.
“Dr. Starr is a pillar of our cardiology staff and the hospital,” said Stephen Reintjes Sr., MD, president and CEO of NKCH and MH. “He is an excellent physician and an exceptional leader.”
Dr. Starr is an American College of Cardiology fellow and is certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He attended medical school at the University of Kansas, completing his residency, internship and fellowship at KU. He has been in practice for almost 30 years and was honored as one of Kansas City’s top doctors last fall by Ingram’s Magazine.
About North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health
For more than 65 years, North Kansas City Hospital has been the Northland's preferred healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch.
NKCH is an acute care facility with 451 licensed beds and 550 physicians representing 49 medical specialties. From our award-winning cardiovascular and orthopedic programs to our cancer, emergency, neuroscience, spine, women’s and other services, we provide a lifetime of care.
Through our Meritas Health subsidiary, NKCH offers the largest network of physician practices in the Northland, with more than 280 primary and specialty care doctors and advanced practice providers in 35 convenient locations, including an express care clinic in the 64th Street Hy-Vee store.
Our accreditations demonstrate our commitment to providing quality healthcare, including:
- American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet®designation
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services four-star rating
- The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® and certification for Comprehensive Cardiac Center, Advanced Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement, and Primary Stroke Center
Our oncology partnership with The University of Kansas Cancer Center provides patients with access to clinical trials and state-of-the-art radiation therapy.
Our mission, vision and values reflect a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our employees, the Northland community and beyond. U.S. News & World Report ranked NKCH High Performing in nine procedures and conditions and named NKCH a Best Regional Hospital. Forbes honored NKCH as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, ranking NKCH the top midsize hospital and health system in the Kansas City area and No. 148 midsize company in the nation.
Each year NKCH serves more than 24,000 people through its dynamic Community Health & Wellness programs.