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Dr. John Howarth Kirk III, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Yale School of Medicine (1994)
Professional interests include: minimally invasive surgery, hysterectomy (uterus removal), gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), and more.
780 East Washington Boulevard Suite 101
Crescent City, CA 95531

Dr. John Howarth Kirk III, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fresno, CA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. John Howarth Kirk III, MD is affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center and Sutter Health.

View Doctor's Full Profile (707) 464-5974

Office Locations

1303 E Herndon Avenue Ms550
Fresno, CA 93720
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Sutter Health

780 East Washington Boulevard Suite 101
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-5974
(707) 464-5970
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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 Howarth Kirk III, MD can help you with:

Cesarean Section (C-Section)

A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.

C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.

C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.

C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.

Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:

  • A large baby or birth to multiple children
  • Pelvic fracture or limited birth canal
  • Baby in the "breech position," where a baby is positioned feet or bottom first in the uterus
  • Baby with a developmental disorder
  • Irregular fetal heartbeat
  • Mother with a history of previous C-sections

Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:

  • Labor not progressing
  • Fetus switching position during labor
  • Distressed infant
  • Blockage of the cervical opening by the placenta
  • Prolapsed umbilical cord

Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

doctor visit 64

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

doctor visit 58

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

doctor visit 12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Howarth 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 Howarth 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 Howarth Kirk III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fresno, CA during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Howarth 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 Howarth 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 Howarth 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 Howarth Kirk III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fresno, CA during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Howarth 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 Howarth 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 Howarth 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 Howarth Kirk III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fresno, CA during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Howarth 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 Howarth 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 Howarth 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 Howarth Kirk III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fresno, CA during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Howarth 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 Howarth 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 Howarth 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 Howarth Kirk III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fresno, CA during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Howarth 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 Howarth 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 Howarth 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 Howarth Kirk III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fresno, CA during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Howarth 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 Howarth 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 Howarth 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

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Howarth Kirk III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fresno, CA during 2023 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and breast exam.

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

breast exam 11
doctor visit 110
gynecologic procedures 11
pelvic imaging 12
ultrasound (sonogram) 12
women's imaging 12

2023 Medicare Patient Data

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

Gender
Male 0
Female 103
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 88
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 28
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Howarth Kirk III, MD in 2023

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 11
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

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

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

breast exam 14
doctor visit 72
gynecologic procedures 14
pelvic imaging 24
ultrasound (sonogram) 24
women's imaging 24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

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

Gender
Female 63
Male 0
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 41
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 0
75 to 84 16
Less than 65 1
65 to 74 33

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Howarth Kirk III, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 10
Asthma 2
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2
Diabetes 11
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 3

Education & Training

Dr. John Howarth Kirk III, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1994. 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 (1994)

Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (1998)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Saint Agnes Medical Center
Sutter Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John Howarth 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 Howarth Kirk III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fresno, CA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John Howarth 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 $2,732 Osphena
$228 		GYN
$227 		MINIARC PRO
$188 		Desara
$166 		NEXPLANON
$138 		Other
$1,786
Types of Payments
Education $19,637
Travel and Lodging $8,995
Food and Beverage $7,292
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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