Summary

Dr. John Birk is a gastroenterologist with four decades of experience treating digestive system disorders. He earned his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, building a comprehensive foundation in internal medicine before specializing in gastroenterology. His extensive career spans 40 years of dedicated practice in digestive health care. Dr. Birk communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Birk practices at UConn John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington, Connecticut, where he focuses on common digestive conditions. He treats patients with colon polyps, GERD, and abdominal pain. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and coordinating pathology testing for accurate diagnoses. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 3.5
  • 40 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Uconn John Dempsey Hospital

100 Hospital DrFarmington, CT 06030

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3.5 
40 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Farmington , CTSACRAMENTO , CASouth Windsor , CTHartford , CT
Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai Med School: New York University Med School: Kamineni Institute Of Medical Sciences Med School: Jinnah Sindh Medical University
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Medical Specialties

Dr. John Waldemar Birk has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Waldemar Birk has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Clinical Research
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Connecticut, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiGraduated in 1986

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. John Birk's office located?
Dr. John Birk's office is located at 100 Hospital Dr, Farmington, CT, 06030.
What languages does Dr. John Birk speak?
Dr. John Birk speaks English.

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