Joseph Starkman

Dr. Starkman is a Board Certified Family Physician and a graduate of Midwestern University-Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his post-graduate training at the University of Chicago (Northshore) Family Medicine Residency Program. His treatment approach is integrative; Dr. Starkman utilizes Family Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulation Therapy (OMT), Homeopathy, Nutrition and Functional Medicine to help patients recover from illness and optimize their health. His western medical approach is based in conventional family medicine, but also incorporates hormone testing/balancing, the HCG weight-loss protocol and more. Dr. Starkman treats both children and adults with Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT). He has been training in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) since 2004 and primarily uses Cranial Osteopathy, having experience training under Dane Shepherd DO. Dr. Starkman also uses the Fulford Percussion Hammer and Dr. Fulford techniques, the Fascial Distortion Model (FDM), Myofascial release and Balanced Ligamentous Tension techniques. He has studied with the New England School of Homeopathy and will have completed their 2 year course as of fall of 2026.