Dr. Robert Wirka III, MD
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Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Original Medicare, Centene Corporation, Aetna, Cigna · See all
Medical school listed
Medical school listed as Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University · See training
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Specialty
Cardiologist
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- University of WisconsinUndergraduate
- Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve UniversityMedical school
- University of California, San FranciscoResidency
- Stanford UniversityFellowship · Cardiology
- Stanford UniversityFellowship · Post-Doc
About
Dr. Robert Wirka III is a cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He is a physician-scientist who uses human genetics to study the molecular drivers of coronary artery disease, with a focus on identifying new therapeutic targets. His training includes medical school at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, residency at the University of California, San Francisco, and fellowship and post-doctoral work at Stanford University. He speaks English.
- Languages spoken
- English
- NPI
- 1235454679
- Primary taxonomy
- 207RC0000X
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Wirka's specialty?
He is a cardiologist, or cardiovascular disease physician.
What conditions does Dr. Wirka focus on?
His bio focuses on coronary artery disease (CAD).
Where does Dr. Wirka practice?
He practices in Chapel Hill, NC, at 160 Dental Circle, Cb #7075, Burnett-Womack Building, 6th Floor, 6035B.
What training has Dr. Wirka completed?
He attended the University of Wisconsin, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, the University of California, San Francisco, and Stanford University.