Dr. John M. Kirk, MD

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Get to know Neurologist Dr. John M. Kirk, who serves patients in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Well-versed in the fields of clinical neurophysiology and anesthesiology, Dr. Kirk works with patients at Corpus Christi VA Specialty Outpatient Clinic.

Regarding his educational background, he earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1992. Following this, he completed an internship at the Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center and a residency in anesthesiology at Hartford Hospital in 1994. He then went on to complete an additional residency in neurology and a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology at the University of Mexico in 1997 and 1999, respectively.

Subsequent to his education, Dr. Kirk attained board certification in neurology through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting high-quality patient care for the public through the initial and continuing certification of psychiatrists and neurologists. 

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurologists are licensed medical specialists who diagnose and treat disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles of patients. They examine a patient’s mental and physical status, conduct medical tests and scans, and evaluate the results to diagnose and treat the patient.

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