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Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD

Accepting New Patients

(195 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery

SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2000)

Professional interests include: arterial thrombosis, embolectomy, heart surgery, and more.

9427 Southwest Barnes Road Suite 593
Portland, OR 97225

(503) 216-8670

Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD is a cardiac surgeon in Portland, OR specializing in cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. He graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD is affiliated with Providence and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center.

Office Locations

9427 Southwest Barnes Road Suite 593
Portland, OR 97225

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Some issues Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)

Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is a device implantation procedure that reduces the risk of stroke for patients who have atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart beats out of rhythm. Atrial fibrillation causes blood to collect in the left atrial appendage, a small sac located in the top left chamber of the heart. The blood that collects in this appendage can form clots and cause stroke when pumped out of the heart.

To implant the device, a long, flexible tube, called a catheter, is inserted into a large vein in the groin and advanced to the heart. Once the tube reaches the left side of the heart, X-ray is used to guide a thinner catheter into the left atrial appendage. The tiny device is then passed through the tube and into the appendage. When the doctor has made sure it is in the right place, she takes the catheter out, and the procedure is completed.

This minimally invasive procedure usually requires a hospital stay of at least one day. Normal activities may be resumed within a few days. About 45 days following implantation, a test will be done to determine whether the device has closed the left atrial appendage. Check-ups have to be performed every year to make sure the device is in place.

Peripheral Bypass Surgery

Peripheral bypass surgery is a procedure that reroutes blood flow around a blockage in the arteries of the arms or legs. Atherosclerosis, or plaque buildup, can affect these arteries in a condition called peripheral artery disease or PAD. A thick, waxy substance composed of cholesterol and minerals builds up within the blood vessels, and in severe cases it can clog arteries. Without enough blood getting to the muscles, patients can experience weakness and pain. Peripheral bypass surgery opens up a new pathway for blood to flow where it is needed. Sometimes peripheral bypass surgery is used when arteries are damaged, for instance, by a severe injury. While it can be performed in the arms, it is most commonly done in the calf, knee, thigh, or hip.

During surgery, the blockage is identified, and an incision is made to expose the artery. The surgeon prepares a tube, called a graft, to be used as the bypass. Sometimes this tube is synthetic, and sometimes a piece of the patient's own vein or artery is used. The ends of the bypass graft are attached to the artery above and below the blockage. Now blood can simply flow around and continue on its way.

After a peripheral bypass, patients may need to spend a couple of days in the hospital while doctors make sure the bypass is working and not leaking. If the bypass was done in the leg, doctors may check the pulse in the feet to make sure blood is flowing well. Patients may experience some swelling in the area where they had surgery. Raising an arm or leg will help. Patients will likely be back to normal activities within 2-3 weeks.

In The News

“She met with Dr. Eric Kirker, a cardiac surgeon.”—"A Portland doctor's personal story about the heart surgery that saved her life", Oregonlive , February 2015

“The Providence team includes interventional cardiologist Robert Hodson and surgeons Jeffrey Swanson and Eric Kirker.”—"Valve replacement without open heart surgery becomes an option for Oregonians", Oregonlive , February 2012

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

aortic valve replacement

heart valve replacement

In 2023, Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD had a list price for aortic valve replacement, and heart valve replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Oregon. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

fully percutaneous transfemoral TAVR

minimally invasive aortic valve replacement

minimally invasive heart valve treatment

minimally invasive valve replacement

non-surgical aortic valve replacement

non-surgical heart valve treatment

non-surgical valve replacement

percutaneous valve treatment

transcatheter aortic valve replacement

transcatheter valve treatment

transfemoral TAVR

In 2012, Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD had a list price for fully percutaneous (incisionless) transfemoral TAVR, minimally invasive aortic valve replacement, minimally invasive heart valve treatment, minimally invasive valve replacement, non-surgical aortic valve replacement, non-surgical heart valve treatment, non-surgical valve replacement, percutaneous valve treatment, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), transcatheter valve treatment, and transfemoral TAVR (through the groin) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Oregon. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Portland, OR during 2012 were cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	26
doctor visit	55
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Portland, OR during 2013 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	68
doctor visit	120
minimally invasive procedures	19
vascular procedures	19

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	38
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Portland, OR during 2014 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	21
cardiac procedures	102
doctor visit	62
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	17
open surgery	42
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	42
vascular procedures	17

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	22
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Portland, OR during 2015 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, vascular procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	70
doctor visit	53
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	35
vascular procedures	35

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	78
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Portland, OR during 2016 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, vascular procedures and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	11
cardiac procedures	118
doctor visit	54
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
minimally invasive procedures	48
open surgery	22
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	22
vascular procedures	48

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	42
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	72
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Portland, OR during 2017 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, vascular procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	130
doctor visit	91
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
minimally invasive procedures	48
vascular procedures	48

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	53
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Portland, OR during 2018 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	56
doctor visit	58
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
minimally invasive procedures	15
vascular procedures	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	15
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	73
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Portland, OR during 2019 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, vascular procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	68
doctor visit	71
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
minimally invasive procedures	34
vascular procedures	34

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	26
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Portland, OR during 2020 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, vascular procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	66
doctor visit	68
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	33
vascular procedures	33

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	24
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Portland, OR during 2021 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, vascular procedures and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	12
cardiac procedures	120
doctor visit	70
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
minimally invasive procedures	34
open surgery	24
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	24
vascular procedures	34

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	19
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Portland, OR during 2022 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	40
doctor visit	68
minimally invasive procedures	20
vascular procedures	20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	51

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	50
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Portland, OR were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, vascular procedures and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

bypass surgery	14
cardiac procedures	78
doctor visit	70
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
minimally invasive procedures	30
open surgery	29
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	29
vascular procedures	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	124
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	57
85 and over	28
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	56

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 2000. He completed residency at Buffalo General Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2000)

Residency: Buffalo General Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE For Life, CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, CIGNA Open Access Plus, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Blue California, CHAMPVA, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Providence, Regence, US Family Health Plan, Medicare AB, Aetna PROV Employee POS, Moda Connexus Network, Age Right Marquis Advantage and Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

First Choice Health

TRICARE Prime

TRICARE For Life

CIGNA PPO

Medicare Advantage

CIGNA Open Access Plus

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Medicaid

Blue California

CHAMPVA

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

Providence

Regence

US Family Health Plan

Medicare AB

Aetna PROV Employee POS

Moda Connexus Network

Age Right Marquis Advantage

Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 195 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Portland, OR.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I am incredibly grateful for the care I received from Dr. Kirker. His approachable demeanor, deep knowledge, and exceptional skill transformed a daunting situation into a positive experience. Faced with an unexpected diagnosis, particularly rare for someone of my age and health, Dr. Kirker guided me through every step with clarity and compassion. His ability to explain complex medical terms in a way I could understand, combined with his reassuring presence, truly put my fears at ease. I felt confident and well-cared for under his expert hands. Dr. Kirker not only changed my life for the better but also made a challenging experience manageable and hopeful.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-18

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Excellent in the end but we anguished for weeks in a desperate effort to get what we understood to be urgently needed treated for what was labeled by the radiological lab as a rapidly expanding SOVA which appeared to present a very high risk of short term death. We were in a seemingly desperate state. Only when we finally saw Dr Kirker was it made clear that I didn't have an aneurysm of the sinus of the Valsalva which was an extremely welcome and belated revelation. Dr. Kirker was wonderful. He provided thorough, thoughtful, relateable and clearly expert guidance. We are grateful to have him in our corner.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-25

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Kirker and the entire team around him are all amazingly wonderful caring people. All of them display and practice professionalism that allows the patient to feel valued and respected as an individual not just another patient. They take the time to get to know you. I have been to this office annually and always feel welcomed every time. He also did save my life. I maybe a bit biased. If I could give a bigger score than 10 I would.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-15

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Kirker and the staff have been excellent communicators. I have been provided with information, asked if I had questions/comments or had any issues that needed clarification, and I have been listened to. My experiences with other medical entities in the Pacific Northwest over my previous 65 years have not been as good. I am very glad that my surgery is being performed at Providence St. Vincent Hospital by Dr. Kirker and his team.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-14

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The wait time was not an issue for me even tho it was not the exact time of the appointment. This provider is a very specialized surgeon and was involved in some other communication with another patient so my waiting was understood and OK. This provider is an amazing doctor and I so appreciate that I got to have an appointment with him and that he ordered specific tests that were so important in my visit with him. Thank you Dr. K

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-09

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After meeting Dr Kirker, I felt a sense of relief. For 3 months I had not met with anyone who could tell me what was going on with my heart. Kirker was respectful, knowledgeable and extremely kind. It's hard to find a doctor who listens and gave clear explanations. We were fearful when we went in to see him but left knowing i were in good hands. I have no doubts that Dr Kirker will be successful in making me healthy again.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-21

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Dr. Kirker embodies the very best of both professionalism and personal worlds. His broad knowledge and highly developed skills are what you want from a cardiac surgeon - at the same time, his compassionate and friendly approach is so open and supportive. Dr. Kirker is brilliant, yet he is the king of humble. I am so grateful for his good care and excellent outcome. Providence is so fortunate to have him!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-15

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Dr Kirker was delayed by emerg surgery but saw me as soon as he returned. He was respectful~and as we'd never met, took the time to review my complex med history; respond patiently to all questions and address my concerns. I appreciated so much his courteous, and professional demeanor~and if I ever need heart valve surgery I future feel Dr Kirker is a surgeon I can trust in whom I'd have full confidence.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-06-26

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I'm pleased to have Dr. Kirker as my new Cardiovascular Surgeon. This is the first time we've met each other. He was able to point out an existing major health issue that I have endured for many years. No other doctor have mentioned about this issue to me. I appreciate his dedication to do a deep research through my numerous past test results in preparation to our first meeting.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-04

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He's the first out of the 5 cardiac care doctors I've talked to who I feel has told me most of the story about my situation. I understand why he didn't discuss the things he left out, because many people might over react. Dr Kirker came up with the best plan, by far, for my cardiac care that I've heard yet! Thank you and I'll be seeing you soon.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$8,536 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $5,367	Transcatheter Heart Valves $1,964	Edwards SAPIEN XT Transcatheter Heart Valve $478	EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) $236	EDWARDS INTUITY Elite valve system $39	Other $453
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$8,330 CoreValve Evolut $4,957	Hancock $1,380	Heart Valves $1,081	Endurant $232	Simulus $77	Other $603
ABIOMED	$2,925 Impella $2,925
Abbott Laboratories	$2,540 AMPLATZER Occluders $1,043	Aortic and Mitral Mechanical Valves $534	HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev $252	Aortic and Mitral Tissue Stented $250	Circulatory Support $148	Other $313
Cook Incorporated	$2,026 AI - AAA $1,257	Various $769
Other	$2,326 Structural Heart $1,228	Product in Development $144	C3 Delivery System $83	RELAY PLUS $72	ANGIOMAX $67	Other $731

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$14,027
Food and Beverage	$7,560
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,000
Honoraria	$1,000
Education	$67
Other	$29

Research Payments

Dr. Eric Blaine Kirker, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $4,470.

Biography

Dr. Eric Kirker is a physician who specializes in cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among his clinical interests: heart bypass surgery (CABG), bloodless medicine/transfusion-free surgery, and iliac artery aneurysm. Dr. Kirker is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Regence, Blue California, and United Healthcare POS. After completing medical school at SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine, Dr. Kirker performed his residency at Buffalo General Hospital. He is affiliated with Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Portland, OR.