STAR Health centers

PRIMARY CARE

Primary Care for Adults (18+) at STAR Health Centers

Your Health Starts Here

At STAR Health Centers, we want to be your medical home. That means we’re here to take care of your health—today and for the future. Our team of medical providers are trained in adult and family medicine and infectious diseases. We provide high-quality care for adults age 18 years and over.

We care about your whole health. We help with regular checkups, screenings, vaccinations, and managing illnesses. If you need a specialist—for your heart, kidneys, or other issues—we will connect you with trusted doctors and help coordinate your care.

STAR Health Centers have won awards for excellent care and STAR-Downstate has been recognized as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home, the highest level of this national quality standard.

WHAT WE OFFER

Preventive Care

We help you stay healthy and catch problems early. This includes checkups, vaccines, and tests
for common conditions. Some of our services include:

  •  Annual physicals and wellness visits
  • Blood pressure checks
  • Cancer screenings (like cervical and anal pap tests)
  • Cholesterol and diabetes testing and treatment
  • HIV, Hepatitis B & C, and STI testing and treatment
  • Vaccinations (flu, hepatitis A & B, pneumonia, and more)
  • Help with healthy eating and lifestyle
  • Family planning
  • PrEP and PEP for HIV prevention

Chronic Condition Care

If you have a long-term condition, we work with you to manage it. We’ll help with your medicines, lab tests, and health goals. We care for people with:

  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Heart disease
  • Asthma or allergies
  • Obesity
  • Depression and anxiety
  • HIV or Hepatitis C

Care When You’re Sick

If you’re not feeling well, we can help. If you are already a patient with us, you can come in for
common short-term illnesses like: 

  • Colds and the flu
  • Sore throats
  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
  • STI treatment

    For serious issues like chest pain or broken bones, you may need to go to the emergency room.

Specialty Care

If you need a specialist, we’ll help you get connected. You can get care from trusted providers at University Hospital at Downstate and the One Brooklyn Health system, in areas such as:

  • Heart and lung care
  • Cancer care
  • Neurology and eye care
  • Stomach and liver care
  • Skin conditions and more

We are here to support your full health—body and mind. At STAR, you’ll find care that is respectful, complete, and close to home.