Dr. Kenneth Charles Dirk M.D.
Emergency Physician
9205 Sw Barnes Rd Portland OR, 97225About
Dr. Kenneth Dirk practices Emergency Medicine in Portland, OR. Dr. Dirk assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Dirk examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Creighton University School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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