Jonathan S Starkman, MD - PIONEER VALLEY UROLOGY

I highly recommend Dr. Starkman, he has given me back a portion of my life that we all take for granted. He is a "no sugar coated" kind of doctor who will tell you the truth no matter what. I had a surgery for an unrelated condition that left me unable to urinate on my own at all (chronic bladder retention) due to nerves cut around my bladder. I was left on a Foley catheter for over a year, because I could also not feel or know when my bladder was full. He was the only doctor who could figure out some sort of solution to help besides being stuck with an indwelling catheter for the rest of my life. I am slowly regaining the ability to urinate after this procedure (still need to cath but I can now feel when my bladder is full and able to void naturally a decent amount). He is the only doctor to suggest, take the time and try to help with success. He even warned me this was the only possible option to help and it wasn't a guarantee. I'm someone with a lot of health issues and tend to have Drs sugar coat or put the problem on others. Again, I highly recommend him (so much so that I travel over an hour and fifteen minutes to see him)!

I have had a family member under his care for about 7 or 8 yrs. Always professional and always caring. Sometimes runs late, but I would never say he was rude or standoffish as above. Certainly not an oaf. Normal guy who is interested in his patients. Not sure what more you could ask for....

I am under the care of doctor starkman and his office. I find doctor starkman to be patient, knowledgeable, empathetic, explains everything, answers all your questions and takes his time. I highly recommend doctor starkman. His office staff is just as compassionate and helpful.