Dr. Daniel Kirk was born and raised in Portsmouth, Ohio. Dr. Kirk completed his undergraduate training at Ohio University, with a Bachelors of Science in microbiology and a minor in chemistry. He furthered his education and completed a Masters of Public Health from The Ohio State University. Dr. Kirk received his medical degree from the William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. After receiving his doctorate he went on to complete a 3-year surgical residency at Forum Health in Youngstown, Ohio.

Dr. Kirk has been trained in and truly enjoys all aspects of ankle and foot medicine and surgery, including diabetic wound care and leg salvage. Dr. Kirk is a member of the Ohio and American Podiatric Medical Associations. He is also a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Kirk is on staff at all local area hospitals.  He is also staff physician and part of the wound center team at the Disease Management Center through Mercer Health in Celina and the Lima Memorial Wound Center specializing in infections, diabetic wounds, chronic wounds and limb salvage.

Dr. Kirk is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys skiing, fishing and hunting. He also enjoys spending time with his family, especially his niece and nephew.