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Martinez, Starla MD

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Starla Martinez, MD, FAAP

Director, Robert T. Stone, MD, Respiratory Center; Pediatric Pulmonologist

Practices/Specialties: Robert T. Stone, MD, Respiratory Center, Lewis H. Walker, MD, Cystic Fibrosis Center

Patient Rating
4.9out of 5
49 Ratings
19 Comments

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Primary Location:
Practicing in Akron and 1 other locations |


Appointments: 330-543-8885

Main Phone: 330-543-8885

ALL LOCATIONS:

Akron Children's Pulmonary Medicine, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 6
Akron, Ohio 44308
Fax: 330-543-8890
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Appointments: 330-543-8885

Main Phone: 330-543-8885

Akron Children's Pulmonary Medicine, North Canton
Akron Children's Health Center, North Canton
6076 Whipple Avenue Northwest
North Canton, Ohio 44720
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Appointments: 330-543-8885

Meet Starla Martinez, MD, FAAP

Dr. Martinez is a pediatric pulmonologist and division director of the Robert T. Stone, MD, Respiratory Center at Akron Children’s, where she’s been practicing since 2000. She earned her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency and pediatric pulmonary medicine fellowship at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital. Dr. Martinez has a special interest in asthma, cystic fibrosis and pediatric pulmonary diseases. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics with a subspecialty certification in pediatric pulmonology. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of American Thoracic Society and a professor of pediatrics at Northeast Ohio Medical University. 

Education & Affiliations

Medical School:

Indiana University School of Medicine, Bloomington, IN

Residency:

Pediatrics: Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH

Fellowship:

Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine: Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH

Certifications:

American Board of Pediatrics; Pediatric Pulmonology

Academic Appointments:

Professor of Pediatrics, Northeast Ohio Medical University

Publications:

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Associations:

Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics

Special Interests:

Asthma, cystic fibrosis and pediatric pulmonary diseases

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4.9out of 5(49 Ratings, 19 Comments)
Mar 13, 2025

Dr Martinez is so sweet with my son! She always listens to my concerns and makes my son feel comfortable at his visit.


Mar 10, 2025

Dr. Martinez is so personable and takes her time with us. She listens and provides good advice. We love seeing her!


Feb 24, 2025

The best physician and really helps and understands best pulmonary less physician!


Feb 14, 2025

The doctor was very informative, extremely kind, and was genuinely, you know, invested in our appointment. I definitely would recommend her. She was, again, very thorough, not rushed in our appointment, and really gave us the time to explain everything, which we appreciated.


Feb 7, 2025

She is absolutely amazing! She answers all questions, explains things in detail, and so caring and compassionate towards my daughter who absolutely adores her!


Feb 3, 2025

Dr. Martinez has been seeing my son for a few years now and she is the most compassionate, sweet, thorough, prepared provider. We love her and can't recommend her enough. Thank you Dr. Martinez!


Jan 2, 2025

Dr. Martinez is absolutely wonderful. She is extremely kind and knowledgeable. She always answers our questions and never makes us feel rushed.


Dec 31, 2024

She was absolutely amazing she explained everything to the t and I loved that. Nothing was confusing she was a amazing doctor..


Nov 18, 2024

I cannot speak highly enough about Dr Martinez. She is empathetic, helpful, and thorough.


Oct 30, 2024

Dr. Martinez goes above and beyond and sets a standard for how other providers should be. I'm consistently blown away by her care and dedication to her patients.


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