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John Birk, MD, Gastroenterology, Farmington, CT

John W Birk MD FACG

Gastroenterology•Farmington, CT

Division Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Professor of Medicine, University of Connecticut SOM

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  • 263 Farmington AveGastroenterology AssociatesFarmington, CT 06030

  • Phone+1 860-679-3238

  • Fax+1 860-679-3859

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Summary

  • John Birk, MD, is a gastroenterologist based in Farmington, CT. He completed his medical education at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1986, followed by a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital. His research includes publications on various topics such as urolithin metabolism, esophageal procedures, gastrointestinal surveillance of precancerous tissue, and advanced endoscopy all published in various medical journals. Dr. Birk has been recognized with awards, including the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification, Anthem physician of distinction and being a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology.

Education & Training

  • Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital
    Stony Brook Medicine/University HospitalFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1989 - 1992
  • Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital
    Stony Brook Medicine/University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1989
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1989 - 2010
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2013
  • Fellow (FACG) American College of Gastroenterology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

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    Q&A: Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Diagnostic and Treatment ChallengesDecember 5th, 2024
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    Despite COVID-19 Records, No Mandatory Vaccinations, State of Emergency for St. PeteAugust 12th, 2021
  • COVID Surge Leads BayCare to Suspend Elective Surgeries at Pinellas, Pasco, Polk Hospitals
    COVID Surge Leads BayCare to Suspend Elective Surgeries at Pinellas, Pasco, Polk HospitalsAugust 12th, 2021
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