Gregory D. Kirk
Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
1800 Orleans Street, 
Baltimore, MD 

Overview

Dr. Gregory Kirk is a professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He holds joint appointments in oncology and, at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, in epidemiology. His areas of clinical expertise include epidemiology, hepatitis, HIV, AIDS and infectious diseases. He serves as the vice chair for clinical and translational research at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Kirk received his undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University. He earned a Ph.D. and M.P.H. from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He earned his M.D. from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center College of Medicine. He completed a residency in preventative medicine at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and in internal medicine at Georgetown University. He performed a fellowship in infectious diseases at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. His research focuses on understanding and preventing the long-term consequences of chronic HIV infection, particularly the malignant complications of HIV and viral hepatitis. He has extensive research and clinical experience in Africa, leading the Gambia Liver Cancer Study, one of the largest studies of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) performed in the continent, in addition to years of collaborative research in Uganda. Dr. Kirk pioneered the use of elastography and application of novel aflatoxin-associated biomarkers of HCC risk to be applied in Consortium projects. He has strong, multidisciplinary team leadership skills as principal investigator of the ALIVE cohort and several other collaborative studies in Baltimore.

Dr. Kirk is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, and Hepatitis B.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 275 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School Of Public Health, MPH, 1994

Residency

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2001

Specialties

Infectious Disease

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MD

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Infectious Diseases, 2004

Hospital Affiliations

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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  • HMO
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  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • PPO
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Locations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital
1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Kirk 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.

HIV/AIDS
Liver Cancer

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

275 Total Publications

Coping strategy as a predictor of illicit drug use among persons who inject drugs.
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gregory D. Kirk is classified as an Elite expert for HIV/AIDS, 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. Gregory D. Kirk specialize in?

While Dr. Gregory D. Kirk is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and Hepatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.

Does Dr. Gregory D. Kirk participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Gregory D. Kirk has published 275 articles and abstracts on conditions like HIV/AIDS. You can view a list of Dr. Gregory D. Kirk's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Gregory D. Kirk accept my insurance?

Dr. Gregory D. Kirk accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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