Overview
Kirk Kanter is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kanter is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Ventricular Septal Defects, Mitral Atresia, and Heart Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 115 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1405 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30322
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. Kirk Kanter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kirk Kanter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kirk Kanter by calling their office at 404-785-6330. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kirk Kanter a top-rated expert for Atrioventricular Septal Defect?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kirk Kanter is classified as an Distinguished expert for Atrioventricular Septal Defect, 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. Kirk Kanter specialize in?
While Dr. Kirk Kanter is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Ventricular Septal Defects. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Kirk Kanter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kirk Kanter has published 115 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atrioventricular Septal Defect. You can view a list of Dr. Kirk Kanter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kirk Kanter accept my insurance?
Dr. Kirk Kanter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 404-785-6330 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
- Atrioventricular Septal DefectDr. Kanter isDistinguished. Learn about Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)Dr. Kanter isDistinguished. Learn about Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).
- Advanced
- Heart TransplantDr. Kanter isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Heterotaxy SyndromeDr. Kanter isAdvanced. Learn about Heterotaxy Syndrome.
- Mitral AtresiaDr. Kanter isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Atresia.
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Kanter isAdvanced. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.
- Experienced
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Kanter isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Kanter isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Heart TumorDr. Kanter isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Immune Defect due to Absence of ThymusDr. Kanter isExperienced. Learn about Immune Defect due to Absence of Thymus.
- Interrupted Aortic ArchDr. Kanter isExperienced. Learn about Interrupted Aortic Arch.
- Patent Ductus ArteriosusDr. Kanter isExperienced. Learn about Patent Ductus Arteriosus.