Dr. Bruce J Birk M.D.
Pediatrician
2525 Nw Lovejoy St Suite 200 Portland OR, 97210About
Dr. Bruce Birk is a pediatrician practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Birk is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Birk diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Birk can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1996
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma, Circumcision, Down Syndrome
- Eating Disorders
- Ear Infection
- Laryngitis
- Tonsillitis
- Insomnia
- Plantar Wart
- Croup
- Strep Throat
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