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Dr. John Birk, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
Dr. John Birk, MD
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Dr. John Birk, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
Farmington, CT
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. John Birk, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Farmington, CT.

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Dr. Birk graduated from City University of New York School of Medicine. Dr. John Birk, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Farmington, CT and has 39 years experience. Dr. Birk currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UConn John Dempsey Hospital. At present, Dr. Birk received an average rating of 2.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Birk's office accepts new patients. Dr. Birk is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Constipation
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Cholecystitis
Colorectal Polyp
Cyclical Vomiting
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
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Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Visceroptosis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Preferred Blue PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Freedom
  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
  • Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Passage HMO
    Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
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  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
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    Open Access Plus
  • Pathway X Enhanced (Ind -)-CT HMO
    Century Preferred-CT PPO
    BlueCare - CT HMO
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    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Complete PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 UConn John Dempsey Hospital
    263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06032
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (860) 679-3238
  2. 2 Office
    135 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (860) 679-3238

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Mar 31, 2019
Extremely knowledgeable. Caring. Committed.
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • City University of New York School of Medicine
    1986
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  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Birk, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Birk's profile.

Dr. John Birk, MD is affiliated with UConn John Dempsey Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Birk, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UConn John Dempsey Hospital

    100 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT