Overview
Michael Dirks is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Cervical Spondylosis, and Tissue Biopsy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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Locations
1210 W 18th St Ste 100, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
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 Dirks
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Dirks?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Dirks by calling their office at 605-312-8500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Dirks a top-rated expert for Tissue Biopsy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Dirks is classified as an Experienced expert for Tissue Biopsy, 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 Dirks specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Dirks is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Tissue Biopsy, Subdural Hematoma, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Michael Dirks participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Dirks has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tissue Biopsy. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Dirks's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael Dirks accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Dirks accepts most major insurance plans, including Avera Health and Medica. We recommend calling the office directly at 605-312-8500 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
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Dirks isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Dirks isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Dirks isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Tissue BiopsyDr. Dirks isExperienced. Learn about Tissue Biopsy.