Overview
Catherine Birk is a Physiatrist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Subdural Hematoma.
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Locations
2585 Freeport Rd Ste 105, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
4727 Friendship Ave Ste 140, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Catherine Birk
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Catherine Birk?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Catherine Birk by calling their office at 412-828-4409. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Catherine Birk a top-rated expert for Hemiplegia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Catherine Birk is classified as an Experienced expert for Hemiplegia, 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. Catherine Birk specialize in?
While Dr. Catherine Birk is a Physiatry, they have specific expertise in Hemiplegia, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Stroke. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physiatry.
Does Dr. Catherine Birk accept my insurance?
Dr. Catherine Birk accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-828-4409 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
- Experienced
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Birk isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Focal DystoniaDr. Birk isExperienced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Foot DropDr. Birk isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- HemiplegiaDr. Birk isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)Dr. Birk isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Myopathy (NM).
- StrokeDr. Birk isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.

