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About Dr. Van Kirk
Samuel Van Kirk, M.D. OBGYN is a board-certified physician with nearly two decades of experience. He proudly provides compassionate, personalized care for women of all ages at his private practice in Redding, California. Dr. Van Kirk studied mechanical engineering and achieved his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Santa Barbara before receiving his graduate degree at Stanford University.
After studying mechanical engineering, Dr. Van Kirk earned his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He then completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Van Kirk grew up in Colorado and enjoys an active lifestyle, including backpacking and spending time outdoors.
Dr. Van Kirk and his staff know that every woman and her health care needs are unique. That’s why the team takes the time to listen to every woman, working towards the best possible outcome of care for all gynecology, pregnancy, and women's health needs. When a patient comes to Dr. Van Kirk, she has an appointment with the physician directly. The practice also provides 24/7 OB/GYN coverage for patients staying in the hospital.
Samuel Van Kirk, M.D. OBGYN is a board-certified physician with nearly two decades of experience. He proudly provides compassionate, personalized care for women of all ages at his private practice in Redding, California. Dr. Van Kirk studied mechanical engineering and achieved his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Santa Barbara before receiving his graduate degree at Stanford University.
After studying mechanical engineering, Dr. Van Kirk earned his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He then completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Van Kirk grew up in Colorado and enjoys an active lifestyle, including backpacking and spending time outdoors.
Dr. Van Kirk and his staff know that every woman and her health care needs are unique. That’s why the team takes the time to listen to every woman, working towards the best possible outcome of care for all gynecology, pregnancy, and women's health needs. When a patient comes to Dr. Van Kirk, she has an appointment with the physician directly. The practice also provides 24/7 OB/GYN coverage for patients staying in the hospital.
