Overview
Christopher Pirko is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.
His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.
Dr. Pirko is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Pirko is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
400 Palmetto Health Parkway, Columbia, SC 29212
5 Medical Park Rd, Columbia, SC 29203
Taylor At Marion Street, Columbia, SC 29220
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher J. Pirko
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher J. Pirko?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher J. Pirko by calling their office at 803-907-8400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher J. Pirko a top-rated expert for Hypertensive Heart Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher J. Pirko is classified as an Experienced expert for Hypertensive Heart Disease, 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. Christopher J. Pirko specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher J. Pirko is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Coronary Heart Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Christopher J. Pirko participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher J. Pirko has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypertensive Heart Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher J. Pirko's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher J. Pirko accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher J. Pirko accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-907-8400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Pirko isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Pirko isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Pirko isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Pirko isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Pirko isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Pirko isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Heart FailureDr. Pirko isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- HypertensionDr. Pirko isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Pirko isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- NecrosisDr. Pirko isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Pirko isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- PericarditisDr. Pirko isExperienced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Pirko isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.