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Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. John Howarth Kirk III, MD)

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Yale School of Medicine (1999)

Professional interests include: minimally invasive surgery, hysterectomy (uterus removal), gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), and more.

821 Saint Helena Highway S
Saint Helena, CA 94574

(707) 967-7550

Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Crescent City, CA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health and Sutter Coast Hospital.

Office Locations

Sutter Health

780 East Washington Boulevard Suite 101
Crescent City, CA 95531

(707) 464-5974

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821 Saint Helena Highway S
Saint Helena, CA 94574

(707) 967-7550

(707) 963-5083

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Some issues Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD can help you with:

Endometrial Ablation

Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys and removes a thin layer of the uterine lining. It is usually performed to treat heavy menstrual bleeding, especially if bleeding cannot be controlled by medications. After an endometrial ablation, periods often stop completely. If they do not, they are much lighter and easier to manage.

There are many different ways that the uterine lining can be removed, including radiofrequency, heat, microwaves, and cold. Ablations are usually performed with local anesthetic by an OB/GYN. A probe is inserted into the uterus through the vagina, and the end of the probe is expanded or moved around to access the uterine lining. Cramping and discharge afterwards are normal, but the procedure is not particularly painful.

Endometrial ablation is not for everyone. It shouldn't be done by women who have reached menopause, or women with uterine cancer or uterine infections. It is important to remember that an endometrial ablation does not remove the uterus or ovaries, so regular pelvic exams are still important after this procedure. Women who are considering endometrial ablation should also be done having children. Pregnancy is possible after an endometrial ablation, though not likely. If pregnancy does occur, an ablation increases the risks of miscarriage and other problems, so reliable birth control must be used after endometrial ablation all the way through menopause.

Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)

A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.

There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:

Heavy bleeding or pain, such as that due to fibroids, endometriosis, or adenomyosis
Cancer
Prolapsed uterus, where the pelvic muscles can no longer completely hold the uterus in place

It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.

Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.

A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	58

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	58

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	106

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Crescent City, CA during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	44
pelvic imaging	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
women's imaging	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Crescent City, CA during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	89
pelvic imaging	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	22
women's imaging	22

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD in 2018

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Crescent City, CA during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	16
doctor visit	82
gynecologic procedures	16
pelvic imaging	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	26
women's imaging	26

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD in 2019

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Crescent City, CA during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	13
doctor visit	101
gynecologic procedures	13
pelvic imaging	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	47
women's imaging	47

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Crescent City, CA during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	15
doctor visit	97
gynecologic procedures	15
pelvic imaging	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	26
women's imaging	26

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Crescent City, CA during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	15
doctor visit	129
gynecologic procedures	15
pelvic imaging	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	29
women's imaging	29

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD in 2022

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Crescent City, CA were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and breast exam.

breast exam	14
doctor visit	69
gynecologic procedures	14
pelvic imaging	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	27
women's imaging	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	37
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	31

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	10
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine (1999)

Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

Sutter Coast Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Crescent City, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John H. Kirk III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$29,423 Da Vinci Surgical System $29,423
Olympus Corporation of the Americas	$1,940 PlasmaSpatula $1,258	Surgical Energy Products $676	EVEREST $6
Axonics, Inc.	$890 Axonics r-SNM System $467	Bulkamid $423
CONMED Corporation	$666 AirSeal $666
Olympus America Inc.	$310 Surgical Energy Products $109	EVIS EXERA $85	Olympus Laparoscopic Insufflation $57	Olympus Laparoscopes $22	$36
Other	$2,689 Osphena $228	GYN $227	MINIARC PRO $188	Desara $166	NEXPLANON $138	Other $1,743

**Types of Payments**
Education	$19,637
Travel and Lodging	$8,995
Food and Beverage	$7,249
Gift	$35

Biography

Dr. John Kirk's area of specialization is obstetrics & gynecology. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Clinical interests for Dr. Kirk include menopause, gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), and infertility. Dr. Kirk has a 4.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. He is professionally affiliated with Sutter Coast Hospital. According to Sutter Health, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Kirk's office in Crescent City, CA.

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