Dr. Stephen E Kirkby, MD

Dr. Stephen Kirkby is a family medicine and pulmonology specialist with 25 years of experience caring for patients with breathing and lung conditions. He earned his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in Hershey and completed residency training in internal medicine and pediatrics at Ohio State University Hospital and Nationwide Children's Hospital in 2005. Dr. Kirkby furthered his expertise through fellowship training in pulmonology at both Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children's Hospital in 2010. He holds board certifications in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Kirkby speaks English.

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Kirkby is affiliated with Nationwide Children's Hospital and practices at Ohio State Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital. His clinical focus centers on helping patients manage complex respiratory conditions including cystic …fibrosis and chronic lung disease. He specializes in diagnosing and treating various breathing problems that affect both children and adults. Dr. Kirkby performs specialized testing procedures such as pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate lung health. He also conducts asthma challenge tests to help determine the best treatment approaches for his patients.