Overview
Joseph Shirk is a Urologist in West Hills, California. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Prostatectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
7300 Medical Ctr Dr, West Hills, CA 91307
300 Stein Plz, Fl 3, Los Angeles, CA 90095
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 D. Shirk
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph D. Shirk?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph D. Shirk by calling their office at 818-676-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph D. Shirk a top-rated expert for Nephrectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph D. 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 D. Shirk specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph D. 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 D. Shirk participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph D. Shirk has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Nephrectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph D. 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 D. Shirk accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph D. Shirk accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 818-676-4000 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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- 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.