Expertise in
1
conditions

Dr. John W. Birk

Gastroenterology
UConn John Dempsey Hospital
263 Farmington Ave, 
Farmington, CT 
Expertise in
1
conditions
UConn John Dempsey Hospital
263 Farmington Ave, 
Farmington, CT 

Overview

John Birk is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut.

Dr. Birk is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Gallstones, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 46 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CT

Hospital Affiliations

John Dempsey Hospital Of The University Of Connect

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • POS
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Locations

UConn John Dempsey Hospital
263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Birk 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

Microbiota, Metabolites and Colon Neoplasia
Microbiota, Metabolites and Colon Neoplasia
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable

46 Total Publications

The effect of walnut consumption on the peripheral blood mononuclear cell transcriptome.
The effect of walnut consumption on the peripheral blood mononuclear cell transcriptome.
Journal: Genes & nutrition
Published: November 11, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John W. Birk

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You can book an appointment with Dr. John W. Birk by calling their office at 860-679-3238. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. John W. Birk a top-rated expert for Endoscopy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John W. Birk is classified as an Advanced expert for Endoscopy, 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. John W. Birk specialize in?

While Dr. John W. Birk is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Endoscopy, Barrett Esophagus, and Gallstones. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. John W. Birk participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. John W. Birk has published 46 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endoscopy. You can view a list of Dr. John W. Birk's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. John W. Birk accept my insurance?

Dr. John W. Birk accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 860-679-3238 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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