Penny L. Starkel, APRN
Polson, MT 59860
St. Joseph Medical Primary Care Clinic - Polson
6 13th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860
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- TriWest - Tricare
- InterWest Health
- United HealthCare PPO
- HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
- Interwest Health PPO
- BCBS MT TRIWEST
- United Behavioral Health PPO
- First Health-Coventry PPO
- BCBS MT Medicaid
- BCBS MT
- United Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage-HMO
- Pacific Source Health Medicare Advantage
- BCBS MT HMO
- Allegiance PPO
- Blue Cross Of Idaho Health Service Medicare Advantage-HMO
- Blue Cross Of Idaho Health Service
- BCBS MT PPO
- BCBS MT Medicare Advantage PPO
- Humana PPO
- BCBS MT HMO-PPO
- BCBS MT Medicare Advantage
- Providence Health Plan
- Mountain Health Co-Op
- First Choice PPO
- Pacific Source Health PPO
- Missoula County Employee Benefits Plan PPO
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About Penny L. Starkel
I chose to work at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center because of its strong reputation and my fondness for smaller hospitals. But the main reason is my personal alignment with Providence's Mission to put patients first.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Southwestern Medical School
2000
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Family Nurse Practitioner
Providence Medical Group - Montana
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center
Fly fishing, horseback riding, hiking - especially with my granddaughter, movies and musicals, and painting.
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Really, I have not had any bad experiences with Providence.
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Very good at explaining everything to me and my Husband.
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I am very happy with st joes hospital
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Very knowledgeable in questions and answers.
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Penny is a fantastic provider.
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Good
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Penny is very knowledgeable, caring and an all around excellent practioner
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Penny was professional, courteous, and personable; it is always a treat to see her.
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All good.
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Penny is a great asset to the St. Joseph hospital. I am very impressed with her knowledge, caring, professional attitude.
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Penny provided excellent care. Her team was very professional, but put forth a warm and kind manner.
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Very good
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Penny was very good and treated me kingly and I will go back!! Her assistant was excellent also. Penny explained everything as she went
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Penny Starkel and her staff are gems!
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Penny is very caring
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For someone who dislikes going to doctors appointments, Penny made me feel at ease and I really appreciate that!
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Penny is a super professional. She has a great smile and warm conversation. She puts you at ease and listens very well. She is also fun and very caring.
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No complaints!!
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Penny is always very professional and informative. I appreciate the quality of care she provides.
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It was all good, including staff
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Always good
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Always happy and does a great job
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Penny is very good at what she does. She always asks if there is anything else she can do for us.
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Everything was fine.
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Great care received from this provider; highly professional care From all involved in my care!!
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Penny and her assistant provide HIGH Quality foot care.
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Penny and her assistant are wonderful. Cheerful and conscientious.
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All ok
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Everything was great, as usual.
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She is so understanding on my feet problem. She takes it easy and answers al my questions. Outside of the office. If something goes wrong or I get an injury. She is right there to let me know what to do. Also if she sees I have an infection. She gets me the right antibiotics. One time my pinky toe came off. Then I got a quick appointment and she seen me. She then fixed my toe. I have a rare diabetas and she took it seriously. She is the best provider ever. She is the only one I trust.
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Penny is entirely up to date on my medical history. When she saw me, she obviously had refreshed & studied my charts. She was very professional and concerned about my issues and did an excellent job dealing with my wishes and concerns. I highly recommend her services!
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Genuine concern for all aspects of my health
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Good experience
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Penny and her team are an excellent medical group to work with.
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We love Penny!
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Penny and her staff were very professional and helpful with my questions & prescriptions.
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Always excellent!!
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Always very good experiences!!!!! I'm very lucky to have a great team of Doctors and staff. Wish I lived closer too the town where they are but It Is what It Is .
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As I grow older, my feet become more of a problem. My visit with Penn historical was beneficial.
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All was very good
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Very helpful and understanding in all questions asked, all staff great
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Mostly good experiences
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Penny is one of the providers I have ever seen. She takes time to listen to my questions. She will go out of her way to help me.
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I see her every 3 months for footcare, she is very concerned about her patients and kind.
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Couldn't have been a better experience. Will most definitely request this provider for any health concerns or needs in the future.
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I have always been pleased with the clinicians I see at Providence. They are professional, offer plenty of time for my questions and appear interested in my overall health.
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Health care personnel were very personnel and caring. The wellness visit was a helpful experience.
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Excellent health care overview and discussion of all my medical needs.
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Friendly and competent.
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The providers and everyone was very helpful and respectfull !
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Every visit has been uplifting. She's encouraging, thoughtful, and professional. Last year she kept "suggesting" that it was time for a colonoscopy. I gave in and one done. There was cancer. She saved my life. I'm forever grateful.
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Penny was very helpful and recommended a specialist who scheduled me an Right away.
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Good
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The caring presence and solid knowledge base of Penney and her staff generate a sense of trust and feeling of being cared for-very Valuable assets to St Jo and Providence!
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Penny is always prepared and is aware of any updates to my records.
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Penny and her staff are super professional. They are engaged ad fun. They qualified for the "atta girl" bonus and day off!
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Everything is going well
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Penny is very loving and caring. She listens and helps with any concerns you have. We just love her.
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She was very efficient and pleasant
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Very professional
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All good
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Excellent
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Penny is a very caring and excellent health care provider thorough and knowledgeable
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Very professional an curties
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Penny is the very best, professionally and genuinely cares about her patients. Can't wait to return for my next appointment.
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Penny and her staff are super professional. They are engaged and fun. I'd give them raise and 'atta girl' day off.
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Penny has to be the nicest person there. She is always concerned about me. If I need something, she will talk to me and then resolve it.
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Penny and her team are very caring and eager to assist my total person.
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All when we'll, very content.
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Penny and her assistant were wonderful. Very knowledgeable and friendly. They saved a trip to Missoula for care. Have already scheduled another appointment.
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Penny and all staff were excellent and courteous
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Was great
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Conditions and Procedures
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Stool
- Abnormal Weight Loss
- Abrasion
- Acne
- Actinic Cheilitis
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Aging
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Instability
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Pain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- B12 Shots
- Back Injury
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Back Spasm
- Bedbugs
- Behavioral Disorders
- Bereavement
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Birth Control Counseling
- Birthmark
- Bleeding During Intercourse
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Breast Discharge
- Breast Examination
- Breast Lump
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Camp Physicals
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cerumen Removal
- Chest Pain
- Chest Pain On Breathing
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Cfs)
- Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd)
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Claudication
- Cold Intolerance
- Cold Sore
- College Health
- Common Cold
- Concussion
- Concussion Testing
- Conduct Disorder
- Confusion
- Congenital Ear Deformity
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Coping Skills
- Cough
- Cradle Cap
- Cystitis
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Libido
- Dehydration
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Dermatophytosis
- Developmental Assessment
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetes Therapy
- Diarrhea
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Diplopia
- Disability Evaluation
- Disorder Of Balance
- Distractible
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Nose
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Sinus
- Dry Skin
- Dyshidrosis
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dysphoria
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Dysuria
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Exam
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Emphysema
- Employee Health
- Enlarged Prostate
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epistaxis
- Erectile Disorder
- Eructation
- Erythema
- Executive Physical Examinations
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Facial Pain
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Family Planning
- Fasciculations
- Fatigue
- Fecal Incontinence
- Feeding Problems
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger Pain
- First Degree Burns
- Fitness For Duty Evaluations
- Flatulence
- Floaters
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- Folliculitis
- Food Allergy
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Pain
- Frailty
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- General Well Visit
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Gluten Allergy
- Gluten Intolerance
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Grave's Disease
- Grief
- Groin Mass
- Groin Pain
- Gum Infection
- Gynecological Exam
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Health Maintenance
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Illness
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematochezia
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hip Pain
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Hot Flashes
- Human Bites
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv)
- Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv)
- Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv) Vaccination
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown Nail
- Insect Allergy
- Insulin Resistance
- Intention Tremor
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Intertrigo
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Irregular Menstruation
- Irritability
- Itchy Ear
- Jaundice
- Jaw Pain
- Joint Sprain
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Swelling
- Joint Warmth
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratitis
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Knee Click
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Labyrinthitis
- Laceration
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Lazy Eye
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lgbtq+ Health
- Lice
- Lifestyle Modification
- Lipomas
- Lower Back Pain
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Mastodynia
- Measles Vaccination
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Menopause
- Mens Health
- Migraine
- Migraine Treatment
- Minor Injury
- Missed Periods
- Mmr Vaccine
- Mood Symptoms
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Tears
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Nail Disease
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Neonatal Acne
- Nevus
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Night Sweats
- Nightmares
- Nipple Discharge
- Noisy Breathing
- Norovirus
- Nose Pain
- Numbness
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Obesity
- Odynophagia
- Optic Migraines
- Orthopnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia
- Otitis
- Overweight
- Pain Management
- Palpitations
- Panic Reaction
- Pap Smear
- Paresthesia
- Paronychia
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Penile Bleeding
- Penile Discharge
- Performance Anxiety
- Persistent Cough
- Pertussis
- Pharyngitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
- Postcoital Bleeding
- Prediabetes
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Preventive Medicine
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Examination
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Pruritus
- Psychomotor Agitation
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Reproductive Health / Oral Contraception
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Retained Tampon
- Rhinitis
- Rhinorrhea
- Rosacea
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- School Anxiety
- School Physical
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Scrotal Pain
- Seasonal Allergies
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Secondary Enuresis
- Sensitive Skin
- Severe Asthma
- Sexual Health
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (Std)
- Shin Splints
- Shingles Vaccination
- Shortness Of Breath (Sob)
- Shoulder Injury
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Disease
- Skin Tag
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Terrors
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Smoker Cough
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Spider Bite
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Physical Exam
- Sports Related Concussion Testing
- Sprain
- Sputum Production
- Staphylococcus Infections
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Pain
- Stool Changes
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stress Incontinence
- Stridor
- Stye
- Substance Addiction
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Suicidal Ideation
- Sunburn
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Problem
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Teething
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Dislocation
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Pedis
- Tingling
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tracheobronchitis
- Travel Medicine
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tremor
- Tuberculosis (Tb) Test
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Unsteady Gait
- Upper Back Pain
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urethral Discharge
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Hesitation
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Urgency
- Urticaria
- Vaccinations
- Varicella
- Varicella Vaccination
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Vertigo
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Virtual Care
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Voice Problems
- Vomiting
- Warts
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Well Child Exam
- Wellness
- Wheezing
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
Penny was thorogh and proactive.
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