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Dr. Catherine Birk, MD

Dr. Catherine Birk, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Catherine Birk, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH / MAIN CAMPUS in 1984. She is affiliated with medical facilities Allegheny General Hospital and West Penn Hospital.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

2585 Freeport Rd Ste 105 Pittsburgh, PA 15238

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Birk specializes in the area of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Dr. Birk's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Birk

3.7

3 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
33%
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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SwitchDoctors – Apr 05, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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doctor Catherinehelped me to recover and rehabilit – Oct 04, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Marianne – Jan 30, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Catherine Birk, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH / MAIN CAMPUS in 1984. She is affiliated with medical facilities Allegheny General Hospital and West Penn Hospital.
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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  • University Of Pittsburgh / Main Campus

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Choice Care Physicians PC2585 Freeport Rd Ste 105 Pittsburgh, PA 15238
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Practice

Office4727 Friendship Ave Ste 140 Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 4:30pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • West Penn Hospital

    4800 Friendship Ave
    Pittsburgh, PA 15224
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Allegheny General Hospital

    320 E North Ave
    Pittsburgh, PA 15212
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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