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 great
If all doctors delivered care like zDr Hirsch the population would be much healthier. He is not only an excellent doctor but he is an excellent human too!
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.
Visits with Dr. Irl Hirsch always helpful, educational, and pleasant.
He LISTENED. He did not seem rushed. Explained. Very impressed.
It is the greatest of privileges to be treated by Dr Hirsch, and each and every member of the medical office staff personnel. This visit was again virtually flawless in every respect. Again: I am very grateful.
Dr. Hirsch is a premiere physician, the best of the best. This visit was a testament to his skill as an endocrinologist, since my A1c on this visit registered as 6.0, which is "normal" on the scale for this test. I have had Type I diabetes for [...] years, and I have been under Dr. Hirsch's care for over [...] years, I believe. [...] He is simply a superb physician and person.
Dr Hirsch is a world-class expert in his field and also very personable and a pleasure to meet with. I feel lucky to receive care from him.
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.
[...] and Dr. Hirsch all make it possible to receive excellent care at the clinic!
Dr. Hirsch is fantastic. His team is very responsive and I know I am in excellent hands with him
Dr. IRL HIRSCH and HIS STAFF are FANTASTIC!
Dr. Hirsch very knowledgeable & cordial. [...]
Dr. Irl Hirsch and all his staff are always amazing. Been seeing him for 30 years.
Dr. Hirsh Is truly the best endocrinologist In the Pacific Northwest. I feel so blessed to have him as my diabetic specialist. His focus on the specifics of my condition gives me achievable suggestions that I use to Improve my overall results.
[...]Diabetes Care Ctr is excellent & I like my doctor I have there. He's given me many good suggestions & I like the way he thinks.
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 MedicineUniv. of Miami-Jackson MemorialInternshipMt. Sinai Medical Center (Miami Beach)Residency, Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
- Endocrinology, 1989, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine, 1987, American Board of Internal Medicine