Duane L. Birky, MD
Specialty(s): Neurology; Sleep Medicine
Practice(s): Sparks Neurology Center - Fort Smith; Sparks Sleep Disorders Center

Dr. Duane Birky, M.D. received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. He began his career 20 years ago in Columbus, IN where he practiced for 7 years before moving to Florida for 2 years and then to his present practice in Fort Smith where he’s been since 1999. Dr. Birky is part of Sparks Accredited Stroke Team, the Medical Director of 2 local sleep labs, the first boarded sleep physician in the area, double boarded in Sleep Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Dr. Birky is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Society of Neuroimaging, American Medical Association, American Society of Neurorehabilitation and American Society of Movement Disorder.

Dr. Birky enjoys stocking his elaborate aquarium with exotic saltwater fish, doing home improvement projects, experimenting with unusual recipes, and attending the Fort Smith Symphony and other performing arts.

Hospital Affiliation(s)
Sparks Medical Foundation
Sparks PremierCare
Sparks Regional Medical Center
Practice(s)
Sparks Neurology Center - Fort Smith
408 S. 16th St.
Fort Smith, AR 72901-4626
Phone: (479) 709-7175
Fax: (479) 709-7180
Sparks Sleep Disorders Center
1001 Towson Ave.
Sparks Regional Medical Center
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone: (479) 441-5255
Fax: (479) 441-5317
Credentials
Medical Education:MD - Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, Aug 1983 - Mar 1987
Internship:Neurology - Indiana University Hospitals, Indianapolis, IN, Jun 1987 - Jun 1988
Residency:Neurology - Indiana University Hospitals, Indianapolis, IN, Jul 1987 - Jun 1991
Board Certification:
  • American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Sleep Medicine
  • American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology
License:
  • AR
  • IN
Professional Experience:
  • Sparks Regional Medical Center, Fort Smith, AR, Aug 1999 - Present
  • HealthSouth Rehab Hospital -FS, Fort Smith, AR, Dec 1999 - Present
  • Select Specialty Hospital - Fort Smith, Fort Smith, AR, Jan 2001 - Present
  • Summit Medical Center - VB, Van Buren, AR, Dec 2009 - Present