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Dr. Brian Birks, MD

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Overview of Dr. Brian Birks, MD

Dr. Brian Birks, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Palos Heights, IL. 

Dr. Birks works at Practice in Palos Heights, IL with other offices in Loveland, CO and Greeley, CO. They frequently treat conditions like Respiratory Failure along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Birks' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Palos Health
    12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 923-5869
  2. 2
    Uchealth Medical Center of the Rockies
    2500 Rocky Mountain Ave, Loveland, CO 80538 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (970) 624-2500
  3. 3
    Uchealth Greeley
    6767 29th St, Greeley, CO 80634 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (970) 495-7153

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Medical Center of the Rockies
  • Poudre Valley Hospital
  • Palos Community Hospital
  • UCHealth Greeley Hospital

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Respiratory Failure
Partial Lung Collapse
Anxiety
Respiratory Failure
Partial Lung Collapse
Anxiety

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Respiratory Failure
Partial Lung Collapse
Anxiety
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Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
Arrhythmias
Arthritis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Bleeding Disorders
Cardiomyopathy
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Epilepsy
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Fever
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Joint Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Osteoarthritis
Pharyngitis
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Tachycardia
Skin Ulcer
Tobacco Use Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Insufficiency
Viral Enteritis
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
ADHD and-or ADD
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcohol Withdrawal
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Angioedema
Ankle Fracture
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Broken Neck
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebral Embolism
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Confusion
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Type 1
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dysentery
Embolism
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Endometriosis
Enteritis
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Gallstones
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Goiter
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Headache
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemispacial Neglect
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hives
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Humerus Fracture
Hypercalcemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Kidney Infection
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Menstrual Disorders
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscle Weakness
Nausea
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Orchitis
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Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Overactive Bladder
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Fracture
Pericarditis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyuria
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Radiculopathy
Reflux Esophagitis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Shingles
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Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Stroke
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Subdural Hemorrhage
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Third Degree Heart Block
TMJ
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Urinary Stones
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Hypertension
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
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    Specialties*
    • Hospital Medicine

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1295230787
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    Education & Certifications

    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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