Overview
Bruce Korf is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama.
Dr. Korf is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Legius Syndrome, and RASopathies.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 161 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials.
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Dr. Korf has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
6 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Bruce Korf
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Bruce Korf?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Bruce Korf by calling their office at 205-934-4983. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Bruce Korf a top-rated expert for Neurofibromatosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bruce Korf is classified as an Elite expert for Neurofibromatosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Bruce Korf specialize in?
While Dr. Bruce Korf is a Medical Genetics, they have specific expertise in Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Legius Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Medical Genetics.
Does Dr. Bruce Korf participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Bruce Korf has published 161 articles and abstracts on conditions like Neurofibromatosis. You can view a list of Dr. Bruce Korf's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Bruce Korf accept my insurance?
Dr. Bruce Korf accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-934-4983 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Korf isElite. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
- Distinguished
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Korf isDistinguished. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- Legius SyndromeDr. Korf isDistinguished. Learn about Legius Syndrome.
- RASopathiesDr. Korf isDistinguished. Learn about RASopathies.
- Advanced
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Korf isAdvanced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
- Clouston SyndromeDr. Korf isAdvanced. Learn about Clouston Syndrome.
- Costello SyndromeDr. Korf isAdvanced. Learn about Costello Syndrome.
- Ectodermal DysplasiasDr. Korf isAdvanced. Learn about Ectodermal Dysplasias.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Korf isAdvanced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
- Experienced
- Cardiofaciocutaneous SyndromeDr. Korf isExperienced. Learn about Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.
- Cowden SyndromeDr. Korf isExperienced. Learn about Cowden Syndrome.
- DRESS SyndromeDr. Korf isExperienced. Learn about DRESS Syndrome.
- Hereditary Spastic ParaparesisDr. Korf isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis.
- Hypothalamic HamartomasDr. Korf isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Hamartomas.
- Peutz-Jeghers SyndromeDr. Korf isExperienced. Learn about Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome.