background
background
Dr. Peter Birk, MD

Dr. Peter Birk, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Peter Birk, MD is a pulmonologist in Virginia Beach, VA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Birk has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from SUNY Upstate Med University in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sentara Princess Anne Hospital and Sentara Leigh Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Chest Medicine

1821 Old Donation Pkwy Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Birk is affiliated with Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Virginia Beach, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for pulmonology.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Birk specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Pulmonary Disease. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
ADVERTISEMENT

Get better prescription prices

Optum Perks and Healthgrades are subsidiaries of RVO Health.

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Dr. Birk's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Birk

3.5

13 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
62%
62%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
38%
38%

Your trust is our top concern. Learn more.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Susan Love – Sep 22, 2020
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Peter Birk, MD?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jul 09, 2020
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Peter Birk, MD?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Andy Watkins – Jun 28, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Peter Birk, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Tracy Woods in Norfolk, VA – Feb 12, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Peter Birk, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dwight Gregory – Aug 30, 2018
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Peter Birk, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Virginia Beach, VA – May 08, 2017
From the date I presume the writer is the wife of...Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Peter Birk, MD?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Birk?

About Me

care philosophy

Best care treating each patient as the unique individual they are.

biography

Graduated MIT degree in Physics.  Medical School Upstate Medical Center SUNY Syracuse.  Internal Medicine EVMS.  Chief Medical Resident VAMC Hampton VA. Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI.
  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Michigan

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984
  • University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984
  • Hampton Va Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1981
  • University Eastern Va Hosps

    Residency Hospital, 1980
  • University Eastern Va Hosps

    Internship Hospital, 1978
  • Suny Upstate Med University

    Medical School, 1977
  • Massachusettes Institiute Of Technology

    Undergraduate School, 1971
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
  • English

  • Spanish

Locations

Chest Medicine

Chest Medicine1821 Old Donation Pkwy Virginia Beach, VA 23454
1

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

    2025 Glenn Mitchell Dr
    Virginia Beach, VA 23456
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    600 Gresham Dr
    Norfolk, VA 23507
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% 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
  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd
    Norfolk, VA 23502
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality