Donald F. Kirby
Expertise in
30
conditions

Dr. Donald F. Kirby

Gastroenterology
2049 East 100th Street, 
Cleveland, OH 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
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Expertise in
30
conditions
2049 East 100th Street, 
Cleveland, OH 

Overview

Donald Kirby is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dr. Kirby is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Malnutrition, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Dr. Kirby is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1985. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Kirby is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in VA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1985

Fellowships

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital
Mh St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
Cleveland Clinic
Akron General Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
2049 East 100th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Kirby 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

1 Clinical Trials

SQ53 Disinfectant Wipes for Prevention of Catheter Related Blood Stream Infection in Patients Receiving Home Parenteral Nutrition: A Single Blind Randomized Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial
SQ53 Disinfectant Wipes for Prevention of Catheter Related Blood Stream Infection in Patients Receiving Home Parenteral Nutrition: A Single Blind Randomized Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 02, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

42 Total Publications

STARS Phase 3 Trial: Once-Weekly Apraglutide Reduces Parenteral Support in Short Bowel Syndrome-Intestinal Failure.
STARS Phase 3 Trial: Once-Weekly Apraglutide Reduces Parenteral Support in Short Bowel Syndrome-Intestinal Failure.
Journal: Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association
Published: January 27, 2026
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2049 East 100th Street, 
Cleveland, OH 
 (0.1 miles away)
216-444-2200
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English, Hindi
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Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Donald F. Kirby

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Donald F. Kirby?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Donald F. Kirby by calling their office at 216-444-2200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Donald F. Kirby a top-rated expert for Short Bowel Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Donald F. Kirby is classified as an Elite expert for Short Bowel Syndrome, 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. Donald F. Kirby specialize in?

While Dr. Donald F. Kirby is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, and Malnutrition. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Donald F. Kirby participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Donald F. Kirby has published 42 articles and abstracts on conditions like Short Bowel Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Donald F. Kirby's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Donald F. Kirby accept my insurance?

Dr. Donald F. Kirby accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 216-444-2200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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