About Me
I am a neuro-ophthalmologist, trained in neurology and ophthalmology residencies, as well as two years in a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship.
Neuro-ophthalmology is a specialty in the borderland between neurology and ophthalmology. Ophthalmologists may have more expertise in vision exams than diseases, while neurologists may have more expertise in diseases than vision examination. So, there is a need for physicians who have expertise in both.
Being an ophthalmologist, I know the ophthalmic diseases which can masquerade as neurologic vision loss, and vice versa. Common conditions that I evaluate include double vision, optic nerve disease, multiple sclerosis-related vision problems and stroke-induced vision loss.
I immensely enjoy the opportunity that being at Ohio State gives me to teach medical students, neurologists and ophthalmologists in training. I also enjoy the stimulating, productive interactions that come from having subspecialty ophthalmologists right here.
I’m very focused on educating my patients as well. The more patients know and understand about their illness, the less frightening it will be for them.
Highlights
- Co-director, ophthalmology residents’ neuro-ophthalmology lecture series
- Lecturer to neurology residents
- Neuro-ophthalmic lectures for students, technicians and others
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Optic Neuritis
- Retinal Artery Occlusion
- Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic
- Nystagmus, Pathologic
- Ophthalmology
- Diplopia
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Vision Disorders
- Ocular Motility Disorders
Locations Where I Practice
6435 Post Road
Dublin, OH 43016
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
915 Olentangy River Road
Suite 5000 Columbus, OH 43212
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location. Please call the “Schedule an appointment” number shown above for scheduling assistance.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
MD
9/1/1980 - 6/30/1984
Internship
Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY
7/1/1984 - 6/30/1985
Residency
Sch. of Med. SUNY at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
7/1/1985 - 6/30/1988
Fellowship
University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI
7/1/1988 - 6/30/1989
Fellowship
Henry Ford Health Systems, Detroit, MI
7/1/1989 - 6/30/1990
Residency
Henry Ford Health Systems, Detroit, MI
7/1/1990 - 9/30/2001
Residency
Henry Ford Health Systems, Detroit, MI
7/1/1991 - 6/30/1994
Board Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
10/1/1995
American Board of Ophthalmology
10/15/1995
Academic Information
My Department
Ophthalmology
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
168 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.5 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.2 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.2 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.2 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.4 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.3 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.5 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/01/2020, Dr. Hirsh has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Good explanations to questions
ok
Very, very knowledgeable.
All good!
Would not listen when I described things. When he repeated what I said, he was completely wrong. I got the feeling that he didn't have time to listen to what I knew about my condition. HE was the doctor, the neurologist.
Dr. Hirsh & student was very excellent. Answered all questions.
I don't know if this is my care provider's fault but I tried to wait a very long time - maybe that is scheduling. I felt that my care provider was an expert in my care and feel TOTALLY confident in his expertise and diagnosis.
Excellent & knowledgeable - Great research & analysis! Poor bedside manner. Could have done all his analysis & typing before I arrived & finished while there.
Dr. Hirsh was very caring and attentive. Upon diagnosing my condition, he took the time to go over my options and explain them in a way that was easy for me to understand. He took all the time needed to answer all the questions I had, and I felt he genuinely cared that I walked away with a proper understanding of what is going on. Overall, he was very knowledgeable and took the time to make sure I understood everything.
Very pleased with his expertise and fondness of humor. We bonded well on all accounts - Trust him explicitly.