Dr. John Alvin Kirkland M.D.
Urologist
201 Queens Rd Charlotte NC, 28204About
Dr. John Kirkland is a urologist practicing in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Kirkland specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1952
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1985
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
Provider Details
Treatments
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- Prostate Cancer
- Kidney Stones
- Enlarged Prostate
- Bladder Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
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