Starr Regional Medical Center

Oncology • Athens, TN • Since 1973

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Starr Regional Medical Center is a two-hospital system (Athens and Etowah, TN) part of LifePoint Health. The Athens campus (118-bed acute care) offers inpatient and outpatient services and physician practices. The Etowah campus provides an emergency department, outpatient services, an 88-bed skilled and long-term care nursing home, a senior care program, wound care, and related rehabilitation services. The center offers comprehensive cancer care and breast center services as part of its diagnostic and treatment capabilities, along with advanced imaging, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, diabetes care, and sleep diagnostics. Headquarters and primary offices are in Athens, TN.

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Clinic Type

Oncology

Address

Starr Regional Medical Center, Cancer Care

Phone

+1 423-745-1411

Email

portal.starr@lpnt.net

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.starrregional.com/cancer-care

Telehealth

Available

Services Offered

Breast Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphoma
Melanoma
Prostate Cancer
Stomach and Esophageal Cancer
Most common cancers treated
Chemotherapy
Surgery
Genetic testing
Clinical research
Cancer physical rehabilitation
Therapy and counseling for individuals, couples and families
Social work
Multidisciplinary cancer care
Oncology
Radiation oncology
Medical oncology
Hematology
Pathology
Pharmacists
Radiologists
RN clinical coordinator
Registered dietitian
Medical technicians
Oncology certified nurses
General surgeons
Oncologists
Support services
Care coordination
Patient education

Technology & Equipment

Multiple cancer treatment modalities
Genetic testing
Clinical research
Chemotherapy
Surgery
Radiation therapy
Medical imaging

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

English

FAQs

What cancers are treated?

Breast, Bladder, Colorectal, Kidney, Lung, Lymphoma, Melanoma, Prostate, Stomach and Esophageal cancers, and other common cancers.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Healthgrades (Dr. Daryl Pierce): 4.7/5 (12 reviews)

Patients praise

Physician bedside manner appreciated by some patients
Physicians described as knowledgeable and thorough
Some patients felt heard and cared for

Common complaints

Reports of slow staff responsiveness
Concerns regarding medication management and delays in prescription refills

"The absolute best bedside manner and taking the time to talk with you and answer any questions you have."

— Healthgrades user review

"Dr. Pierce and staff will let patients run out of cancer medicine."

— Healthgrades user review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

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Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.