Overview
Howard Kirshner is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Kirshner is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Moyamoya Disease, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 76 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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3601 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37232
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Howard Kirshner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Howard Kirshner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Howard Kirshner by calling their office at 615-322-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Howard Kirshner a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Howard Kirshner is classified as an Distinguished expert for Stroke, 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. Howard Kirshner specialize in?
While Dr. Howard Kirshner is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Moyamoya Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Howard Kirshner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Howard Kirshner has published 76 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Howard Kirshner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Howard Kirshner accept my insurance?
Dr. Howard Kirshner accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Managed Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-322-3000 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
- Moyamoya DiseaseDr. Kirshner isDistinguished. Learn about Moyamoya Disease.
- StrokeDr. Kirshner isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Kirshner isDistinguished. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Advanced
- AgnosiaDr. Kirshner isAdvanced. Learn about Agnosia.
- Cavernous Sinus ThrombosisDr. Kirshner isAdvanced. Learn about Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Kirshner isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Cerebral Amyloid AngiopathyDr. Kirshner isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.
- HydrocephalusDr. Kirshner isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Dr. Kirshner isAdvanced. Learn about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
- Experienced
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- ApoplexyDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Brain AneurysmDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.