Dr. Michael S Shirk MD
Family Practitioner
2113 Manor Ridge Dr Lancaster PA, 17603Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Michael Shirk is a family practitioner practicing in Lancaster, PA. Dr. Shirk specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Shirk possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1996
Temple University School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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Practice At 2113 Manor Ridge Dr
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