Overview
Desmond Birkett is a General Surgeon in Peabody, Massachusetts. Dr. Birkett is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Epidural Lipomatosis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Birkett is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1 Essex Ctr Dr, Peabody, MA 01960
41 Mall Rd, Lahey Provider Enrollment Dept, Burlington, MA 01805
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. Desmond H. Birkett
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Desmond H. Birkett?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Desmond H. Birkett by calling their office at 978-538-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Desmond H. Birkett a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Desmond H. Birkett is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, 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. Desmond H. Birkett specialize in?
While Dr. Desmond H. Birkett is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Juvenile Angiofibroma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Desmond H. Birkett participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Desmond H. Birkett has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Desmond H. Birkett's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Desmond H. Birkett accept my insurance?
Dr. Desmond H. Birkett accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 978-538-4000 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
- Distinguished
- HerniaDr. Birkett isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Birkett isDistinguished. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Advanced
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Birkett isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Epidermoid CystDr. Birkett isAdvanced. Learn about Epidermoid Cyst.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Birkett isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Birkett isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Birkett isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Birkett isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Birkett isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Birkett isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Birkett isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Birkett isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Birkett isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Birkett isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.