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Dr. James Shirk, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 61
Dr. James Shirk, MD
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Dr. James Shirk, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Knoxville, TN.
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Dr. James Shirk, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 61
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. James Shirk, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Knoxville, TN.

About

Dr. Shirk graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES. Dr. James Shirk, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Knoxville, TN and has 34 years experience. Dr. Shirk currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Dr. Shirk has experience treating conditions like HPV (Human Papillomavirus) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shirk received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Shirk's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shirk is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Obstetric Ultrasound
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Obstetric Ultrasound
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Obstetric Ultrasound
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
Atrophic Vaginitis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Endometriosis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Gestational Diabetes
High Risk Pregnancy
Hypertension
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Maternal Anemia
Menstrual Disorders
Obesity
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Obesity Complicating Childbirth
Perimenopause
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Uterine Cancer
Uterine Fibroids
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Birth Control
C-Section
Excision of Cervix
Hysteroscopy
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Oophorectomy
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Acute Vaginitis
Adenomyosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Amniotic Fluid Embolism
Anogenital Pruritis
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Breech Position
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Polyps
Cervicitis
Cervix Carcinoma
Chlamydia Infections
Coccygeal Pain
Ectopic Pregnancy
Fallopian Tube Disorders
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Gonorrhea Infections
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhage from Placenta Previa
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hypertension Complicating Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Migraine
Miscarriages
Multiple Gestation
Nausea
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Nipple Discharge
Noninflammatory Cervical Disorders
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Ovarian Cysts
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Pelvic Abscess
Placenta Previa
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Preeclampsia
Salpingitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Symptomatic Menopause
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Trichomoniasis
Tubal Pregnancy
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Twin Pregnancy
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Uterine Carcinoma
Uterine Prolapse
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Venous Thrombosis and Phlebitis in Pregnancy
Vulvar Cancer
Yeast Infections
Amniocentesis
Bacteriuria Screening
Breast Cancer Screening
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Colporrhaphy
Colposcopy
Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
Dipstick Urinalysis
Endocervical Curettage
Endometrial Ablation
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Fetal Ultrasound
First Trimester Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Incontinence Sling Procedure
Infertility Evaluation
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Laparotomy
Mammography
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Nuchal Translucency Screening
Open Hysterectomy
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Phenylketonuria Screening
Pregnancy Non-Stress Test
Pregnancy Test
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tubal Ligation
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
Vaginosis Screening
Wound Repair

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  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Colon & Rectal Surgery of Knoxville
    1930 Alcoa Hwy Ste 240, Knoxville, TN 37920
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 546-1642
  2. 2 University of Tennessee Medical Center
    1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 305-9000

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Jun 28, 2023
He is always easy to talk to, will listen and let patient guide their care while providing professional guidance, pros/cons/ recommendations etc. Has a nurse present for intimate examination but when clothed has candid discussion.
mbruer — Jun 28, 2023
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Specialties*
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES
    1990
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  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Shirk, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shirk's profile.

Dr. Shirk frequently treats the following conditions: HPV (Human Papillomavirus). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Shirk, MD is affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Shirk, MD holds board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN

  • Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

    1901 Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN