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Spencer Kirk, MD, Family Medicine, Downers Grove, IL

SpencerKirkMD

Family Medicine Downers Grove, IL

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Physician

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  • Office

    3551 Highland Ave
    Downers Grove, IL 60515
    Phone+1 630-264-8720
    Fax+1 630-264-8423

Summary

  • Medical Director of non-operative sports medicine Advocate Health Midwest

Education & Training

  • Ascension Illinois/Resurrection
    Ascension Illinois/ResurrectionFellowship, Sports Medicine (Family Medicine), 2017 - 2018
  • Ascension Illinois/Resurrection
    Ascension Illinois/ResurrectionResidency, Family Medicine, 2014 - 2017
  • Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
    Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterClass of 2014
  • Rush Graduate College
    Rush Graduate CollegeMS, Biochemistry, 2010 - 2011
  • William & Mary
    William & MaryBS, Biology, Cum Laude, 2004 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • American Board of Family Medicine Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Resident of the Quarter Presence Resurrection Medical Center, 2015

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Research History

  • Rush Master's StudentCompleted Masters degree between 2nd and 3rd years of medical school performing research on chondrocyte metabolism as well as biochemical environment after impaction during osteochondral allograft.2010 - 2011
  • Summer Research FellowshipStudied the effects of cytokines on cartilage viability, apoptosis, and metabolism. Gained a more in depth view of the basic science aspects of research. Continued this research throughout my second year of medical school. Work produced podium presentation and publication.2009 - 2009
  • Orthopaedic Research FellowWorked under Dr. Brian Cole and Dr. Bernard Bach during the 2007-08 academic year. Partook in clinical research by compiling and analyzing data as well as preparing manuscripts for publication.2007 - 2008
  • Summer Research FellowStudied posterior fiber development and migration in lenses with branched sutures under Dr. Kristin Al-Ghoul for her 2005 grant proposal.2004 - 2004

Professional Memberships