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
- Ophthalmology
- Diplopia
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Optic Neuritis
- Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic
- Nystagmus, Pathologic
- Retinal Artery Occlusion
- Vision Disorders
- Ocular Motility Disorders
Locations Where I Practice
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
6435 Post Road
Dublin, OH 43016
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.
363 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
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/21/2019, Dr. Hirsh has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Very thorough.
All good. Been seeing Dr. Hirsh many yrs. & have no complaints.
Dr. talked more about himself and did not seem to care about my sight.
He definitely knows what he is doing/talking about, but his bedside manner could be better. When we were brought into the room he did not say anything for 10-15 minutes and just continued to type on his computer. When he told me that I might have to have a corneal transplant someday, it was very short and to the point with almost no compassion or direction as to when I would need it or the surgery itself. Overall, very knowledgable but needs to work on his people skills.
slow
The provider was horrible, never introduced himself, didn't ask me question, let me talk, get out of his chair. Literally looked in my eyes told me their was nothing wrong with me & I was all in my head and I could go. I literally left in tears. He didn't even bother to ask what I was experiencing on my medical situation. He was very rude and I would recommend him to anyone. I spent 2 hrs. & 45 minutes with his nurse & 5 min. with him.
Very informative.
Provider seem to know about my problem.
Dr. Hirsh is amazing for the first time in 45yrs I have answers as to why i haven't been able to see properly and have glasses that actually help
all care providers were awesome.