Eye and Ear Institute
Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
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
Specialties and Conditions I Treat
- Ophthalmology
- Ophthalmology
- Diplopia
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Optic Neuritis
- Retinal Artery Occlusion
- Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic
- Nystagmus, Pathologic
- Vision Disorders
- Ocular Motility Disorders
Locations Where I Practice
Eye and Ear Institute
Havener Eye Institute at Dublin
Havener Eye Institute at Dublin
6435 Post Road
Dublin, OH 43016
Education and Training
Medical Degree
MD
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
6/30/1984
Residencies
Neurology
Sch. of Med. SUNY at Stony Brook
7/1/1985 -
6/30/1988
Ophthalmology
Henry Ford Health Systems
7/1/1991 -
6/30/1994
Neurology
Henry Ford Health Systems
7/1/1990 -
9/30/2001
Fellowships
Neuro-Ophthalmology
University of Michigan Hospitals
7/1/1988 -
6/30/1989
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Henry Ford Health Systems
7/1/1989 -
6/30/1990
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My Background
Board Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
10/1/1995
American Board of Ophthalmology
10/15/1995
My Department
Reviews
151 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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- Overall
4.4 out of 5 - Explains Things Clearly 4.3
- Listens Carefully 4.3
- Gives Understandable Instructions 4.3
- Knows My Medical History 4.4
- Shows Respect 4.4
- Time Spent Together 4.6
17 Patient Comments
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As of 03/26/2018, Dr. Hirsh has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2018
My care provider was a little rough with me. However, he took time to explain what I was diagnosed with and I left satisfied.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2018
He explains things clearly and easy to understand.
Reviewed on Apr 04, 2018
Dr. Hirsh is excellent. He is very thorough and I trust his opinion and medical advice.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2018
He is somewhat dismissive of my concerns.
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2018
Dr. Hirsh was great!!
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2018
The doctor was awesome. Great personality, sent lots of time going out of his way to explain what his findings were. Answered all my questions and was never rushed by Doctor. Great doctor would highly recommend.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2018
Attentive, empathetic, positive reassuring responses to my concerns, thorough. Good follow up questions.
Reviewed on Feb 09, 2018
Dr Hirsch was incredibly thorough with the exam. He made sure that I understood what was going on and what are the best options for treatment.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2018
Dr David made me feel like I was his only patient he had to care for that day. He made me feel very relaxed and comfortable. I would definitely recommend him to everybody I come in contact that would need his services.
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2018
He did a great job.