Dr. James Birch, MD
Family Medicine•Male•Age 69
Family Medicine
Dr. James Birch, MD is a family medicine specialist in Kansas City, KS and has over 42 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with University Of Kansas Hospital. His office accepts new patients.

Practice
3901 Rainbow Blvd Kansas City, KS 66160Accepting new patients
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Experience and Background Checks
Background Check
- Substance Abuse (12/16/2002)View detailsAction Taken: License Reinstatement with Restrictions and/or Terms and ConditionsSummary: James T. Birch, MD, License# 0101-039492
Nature of Complaint :
Dr. Birch's Virginia medical license was suspended on 10/18/1999, based on alcohol abuse.
Action Taken:
License Reinstated on indefinite Probation with terms and conditions including compliance with his Health Practitioners Intervention Program (HPIP) Recovery Monitoring contract.
State: Virginia
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Dr. Birch's conditions and procedures:
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Joint Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Thyroid
- Acidosis
- Actinic Keratosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
- Administrative Physical
- Alkalosis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anemia
- Animal Allergies
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
- Ataxia
- Atherosclerosis
- Back Pain
- Bedsores
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Bladder Infection
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bronchitis
- Bronchospasm
- Bunion
- Bursitis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Cluster Headache
- Coccygeal Pain
- Common Cold
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dehydration
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Dizziness
- Dry Eyes
- Dry Skin
- Dyslipidemia
- Dysphagia
- Earwax Buildup
- Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enteritis
- Esophagitis
- Essential Tremor
- Familial Hypercholesterolemia
- Fibromyalgia
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Gait Abnormality
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastroparesis
- Gout
- Hair Loss
- Hammer Toe
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Hemorrhoids
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Insomnia
- Intertrigo
- Intestinal Diverticulitis
- Intestinal Diverticulosis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Itchy Skin
- Jock Itch
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Low Back Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Mastodynia
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
- Muscle Cramping
- Muscle Spasm
- Muscle Weakness
- Nail and Nail Bed Infection
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Nosebleed
- Obesity
- Orchitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Outer Ear Infection
- Overactive Bladder
- Overweight
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Pharyngitis
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Wart
- Pneumonia
- Pollen Allergy
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polyuria
- Postnasal Drip
- Proteinuria
- Radiculopathy
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
- Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Tinea Versicolor
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Tremor
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Vitamin B Deficiency
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Warts
- Wheezing
- Advance Directive End of Life Planning
- Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Geriatric Assessment
- Immunization Administration
- Vaccination
- Wellness Examination
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About Me
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Specialties
- Family Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
Board Certifications
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howard university hospital
Internship Hospital, 1981
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Medical School, 1980
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Birch's office is located at 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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33 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
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These providers are on the medical staff of Research Medical Center.
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