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
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Optic Neuritis
- Retinal Artery Occlusion
- Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic
- Nystagmus, Pathologic
- Ophthalmology
- Diplopia
- Ocular Motility Disorders
Locations Where I Practice
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
6100 North Hamilton Road
2nd Floor, Suite 2B Westerville, OH 43081
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
Yeshiva University 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 Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
10/1/1995
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.
155 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.4 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.
The Doctor that I had an appointment with was rude when talking to me and did not let me talk when telling me that it would be my fault if I were to go blind just because I needed a refill in my medication and I wasn't sure how to get that refill. I thought I had to wait to I had my appointment.
Needs to talk to you more and listen. When you are in the room he keeps typing on the computer. You can't talk bc he says that you have to be quiet. After about 20 to 30 min then he does the exam. Then types again and tells you if you need to come back or not and what found. If you ask a question he usually says that he told you the answer and explained it to you and says that you are good.
Very engaging with me - showed humor and concern. Enjoy his personality.
lovely man. a little rougher with his hands than my previous provider in this field, but not unreasonably so (i'm sensitive)
Very thorough and amenable despite how busy he was. He communicated at the appropriate level. I sometimes wondered if he didn't have me mixed up with another patient as he discussed past findings about me that didn't make sense at all. But I was having an exacerbation of my multiple sclerosis, so wasn't sure if I were the one confused.
Dr. Hirsh is so fascinating. I love the way he explains everything and makes very funny jokes. I can see that he genuinely cares for his patients and he listens. He is also very thorough. He saved my vision. Thanks a million, Dr. Hirsh.
Excellent
He is always very clean and up front about my well being.
Dr. Hirsh was knowledgeable of my condition/disease and made my health a priority.
Good overall.