Overview
Michael Bird is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Bird is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1018 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
1015 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
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. Michael Bird
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Bird?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Bird by calling their office at 515-663-8621. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Bird a top-rated expert for Sitosterolemia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Bird is classified as an Advanced expert for Sitosterolemia, 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. Michael Bird specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Bird is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Michael Bird participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Bird has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sitosterolemia. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Bird's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael Bird accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Bird accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-663-8621 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
- Advanced
- CirrhosisDr. Bird isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Bird isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Bird isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- High CholesterolDr. Bird isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypertensionDr. Bird isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Bird isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Bird isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Acute CystitisDr. Bird isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Bird isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Bird isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Bird isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.