Overview
Joseph Shirk is a Urologist practicing medicine in West Hills, California.
His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Nephrectomy, and Prostatectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
7300 Medical Center Dr Fl 4, West Hills, CA 91307
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph Shirk
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Shirk?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph Shirk by calling their office at 310-794-7700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph Shirk a top-rated expert for Nephrectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph Shirk is classified as an Experienced expert for Nephrectomy, 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. Joseph Shirk specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph Shirk is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Nephrectomy, Prostate Cancer, and Prostatectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.
Does Dr. Joseph Shirk participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Shirk has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Nephrectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph Shirk's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph Shirk accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph Shirk accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-794-7700 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
- Experienced
- Bladder CancerDr. Shirk isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Shirk isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Shirk isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- NephrectomyDr. Shirk isExperienced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Shirk isExperienced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Prostate CancerDr. Shirk isExperienced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.