Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Dr. Kirk Voelker

Intensive Care Medicine
Memory Disorder Clinic At Sarasota Memorial Hospital
1540 S Tamiami Trl Ste 302, 
Sarasota, FL 
Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Memory Disorder Clinic At Sarasota Memorial Hospital
1540 S Tamiami Trl Ste 302, 
Sarasota, FL 
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Overview

Kirk Voelker is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Voelker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and COVID-19.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles and participated in 3 clinical trials in the study of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Graduate Institution
University Of Florida College Of Medicine
Specialties
Intensive Care Medicine
Licenses
Critical Care Medicine in FL
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Memory Disorder Clinic at Sarasota Memorial Hospital
1540 S Tamiami Trl Ste 302, Sarasota, FL 34239
Call: 877-576-1434

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

5 Clinical Trials

A Multicenter, Randomized, Sham-controlled Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy After Treatment with the Nuvaira™ Lung Denervation System in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
A Multicenter, Randomized, Sham-controlled Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy After Treatment with the Nuvaira™ Lung Denervation System in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 14, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Multicenter Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the Spiration® Valve System for the Single Lobe Treatment of Severe Emphysema
A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Multicenter Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the Spiration® Valve System for the Single Lobe Treatment of Severe Emphysema
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 31, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of the Effect of Anti-CD14 Treatment in Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19
Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of the Effect of Anti-CD14 Treatment in Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 26, 2023
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Anti-CD14, Remdesivir
Study Phase: Phase 2
INtervention Study In overweiGHT Patients With COPD
INtervention Study In overweiGHT Patients With COPD
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 07, 2022
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel Group Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Once Weekly Subcutaneous Injections of Pemziviptadil (PB1046), a Sustained-Release VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide) ANalogue, in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients at HiGh Risk for Rapid Clinical Deterioration and ARDS (PB1046 VANGARD Study)
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel Group Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Once Weekly Subcutaneous Injections of Pemziviptadil (PB1046), a Sustained-Release VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide) ANalogue, in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients at HiGh Risk for Rapid Clinical Deterioration and ARDS (PB1046 VANGARD Study)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: December 11, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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7 Total Publications

Effect of a Self Directed Lifestyle-based Weight Management Program among Patients with Comorbid COPD and Sleep Apnea: A Secondary Analysis of the INSIGHT COPD Trial.
Effect of a Self Directed Lifestyle-based Weight Management Program among Patients with Comorbid COPD and Sleep Apnea: A Secondary Analysis of the INSIGHT COPD Trial.
Journal: Annals of the American Thoracic Society
Published: October 24, 2025
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