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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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
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- PPO
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Locations
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 S. Kirshner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Howard S. Kirshner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Howard S. 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 S. Kirshner a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Howard S. 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 S. Kirshner specialize in?
While Dr. Howard S. 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 S. Kirshner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Howard S. Kirshner has published 76 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Howard S. 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 S. Kirshner accept my insurance?
Dr. Howard S. 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.
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- 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).
- Memory LossDr. Kirshner isAdvanced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Kirshner isAdvanced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- ThrombectomyDr. Kirshner isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Transient Global AmnesiaDr. Kirshner isAdvanced. Learn about Transient Global Amnesia.
- Wernicke-Korsakoff SyndromeDr. Kirshner isAdvanced. Learn about Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome.
- 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.
- Cerebellar Multiple System AtrophyDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- DeliriumDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- DementiaDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- DysarthriaDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- EpilepsyDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Essential TremorDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Focal DystoniaDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Frontotemporal DementiaDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Frontotemporal Dementia.
- GastrostomyDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HemiplegiaDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- Hepatocerebral DegenerationDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Hepatocerebral Degeneration.
- Hereditary Cerebral Amyloid AngiopathyDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.
- MeningiomaDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Movement DisordersDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID)
- ParaplegiaDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Paraplegia.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Primary AmyloidosisDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Primary Amyloidosis.
- Primary Localized Cutaneous AmyloidosisDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis.
- Primary Orthostatic TremorDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Primary Orthostatic Tremor.
- Primary Progressive AphasiaDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Primary Progressive Aphasia.
- Progressive Supranuclear PalsyDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy AtypicalDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.
- Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)Dr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM).
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)Dr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
- Secondary ParkinsonismDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Parkinsonism.
- SeizuresDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Stent PlacementDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Stent Placement.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Supranuclear Ocular PalsyDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Supranuclear Ocular Palsy.
- Supranuclear OphthalmoplegiaDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.
- Transmyocardial RevascularizationDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Transmyocardial Revascularization.
- Transverse MyelitisDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Transverse Myelitis.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Vascular DementiaDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Dementia.
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- Wyburn-Mason SyndromeDr. Kirshner isExperienced. Learn about Wyburn-Mason Syndrome.