Specialty: Obstetrics-Gynecology

Women’s Health Group, P.A.
2209 South Sterling St., Suite 400
Morganton, NC 28655

Phone: 828-580-4661

Website: www.WomensHealthGroupOBGYN.com

Directions to practice:
Take I-40 exit 105. Go north (toward Morganton) approximately 200 yards and turn right into the Grace Hospital entrance drive. Continue to the top of the hill. At the top of the hospital parking deck ramp, turn right and park near the Medical Office Building. Our offices are in the Medical Office Building on the 4th floor, suite 400.

Office Hrs: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM

Active Staff: Grace Hospital

Board Certifications / Area of Certification
Member Of The American College Of Obstetrics/Gynecologists
Member, American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Education
Degree: MD
Year: 1994
Institution: Boston University School of Medicine

Degree: Masters in Medical Sciences
Year: 1994
Institution: Boston University

Residencies/Internships/Fellowships
Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Institution: University of Tennessee
Location: Memphis, TN
Type: Residency

Specific procedures approved to perform:

• Laparoscopic hysterectomy(including LAVH (laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy) and TLH (total laparoscopic hysterectomy)
• Diagnostic and operative laparoscopy
• Diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy
• Laparoscopic tubal ligation
• Endometrial ablation
• Anterior and posterior repairs (repair of cystoceles and rectoceles)
• Evaluation and management of abnormal pap smears
• Cystoscopy
• Urinary incontinence sling (TVT)
• Specializes in Interstitial Cystitis

Areas of special interest:

• Chronic pelvic pain- evaluating gynecological and non-gynecological sources of pain. Trained by Dr. Frank Ling, one of the leading specialists in endometiosis and chronic pelvic pain
• Repair of pelvic prolapse
• Interstitial cystitis (in-office testing and instillation therapy)
• Medical assistance in weight loss and evaluation of insulin resistance
• Medical and surgical approach to incontinence(offering in office urinary testing)
• Osteoporosis screening(in office dexa)
• Obstetric and gynecologic in-office ultrasound
• Obstetric care including high risk obstetrics

Current Research Interests:
High risk obstetrics
Dexa-scan

Additional Info:
Dr. Kirk is married to Andrea Stevens Kirk, and they have 3 children. His hobbies include historic home restoration and antique auto restoration. He enjoys doing community service at the Good Samaritian clinic on a voluntary basis. Dr. Kirk stays active playing and coaching soccer, basketball and baseball in Burke county.

Contact for follow-up or questions:
Melissa Owensby
Phone: 828-580-4661
Email: melissa.owensby@blueridgehealth.org