Irl B. Hirsch M.D.
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Irl B. Hirsch M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Diabetes
- Endocrinology
- Internal medicine
Locations
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Hirsch is THE best. Never in a rush. Always focused on what is best for my health. I treasure his care.
Dr. Hirsch very quickly found root cause of my issue and helped update my pump settings and let me know what to expect.
Superb in all ways
Dr. Hirsch goes above and beyond every time I see him to make sure I have the best support, care, and path forward. He is diligent, supportive, and helps me continue to want to take good care of myself.
I have seen Dr. Hirsch for years. Years... He is the best! He is smart, funny, realistic, personable... All the things you want in a doctor.
Free Hirsch is the best. Knowledge and experience are 12 out of 10
*Dr. Hirsch is the best! I have been his patient since [...] and have received world class care.
Always great with this provider. He has always (decades) making sure his patients get what they need. Exceptional DR.
*Dr. Hirsch is knowledgeable, kind & attentive - awesome!
Dr. Hirsch is great at explaining my data and answering my questions
My time with Dr. Hirsch was fully professional ;he answered all questions with insight.
Dr. Hirsch is the absolute best in his field. He has been seeing my family for over 30 years and I cannot express how much of a difference he makes in our lives and all of his patients lives.
I appreciate Dr. Hirsch giving me specific examples as it relates to the African American population when discussing lab results, treatment plan etc
Dr Hirsch is masterful at diabetes management.
Dr. Hirsch is very professional, helpful and informative... He gives me excellent advice and thoroughly checks all attentive issues like heart, feet and medication use... He's "the best;" even an occasional compliment and encouragement...
Dr. Hirsch and team were fantastic
Doctor Hirsch Is the best in the business.
I would recommend Dr Hirsch to any diabetic who needed care [...]
Dr Hirsch is amazing!
Don't let Dr irl Hirsch or his team go anywhere, he is a legend in diabetic care. He is nationally known as his his research team. Being a healthcare provider Irl is the only reason I use UW medicine.
About Irl B. Hirsch
Irl Hirsch, M.D., is a board certified physician at the Endocrine and Diabetes Care Center at UWMC-Roosevelt, the UW’s Diabetes Treatment and Teaching Chair and a UW professor of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition.
Dr. Hirsch’s career has focused on studying the best strategies for the use of insulin therapy and innovations in technology for diabetes management.
Dr. Hirsch earned his M.D. at the University of Missouri. He is the former chair of the Professional Practice Committee for the American Diabetes Association, and a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has authored over 170 papers, numerous book chapters and six books both for patients and physicians and is section editor for UptoDate. He received the American Diabetes Association’s Josiah K. Lilly Sr. Distinguished Service Award and was elected to a Mastership by the American College of Physicians.
Education and Training
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Univ. of Missouri - ColumbiaMedical education, 1984Washington Univ. School of MedicineFellowship, Internal MedicineMt. Sinai Medical Center (Miami Beach)Residency, Internal MedicineInternship
Board Certifications
- Endocrinology, 1989, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine, 1987, American Board of Internal Medicine