Eye and Ear Institute
Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
David Hirsh, MD
- Ophthalmology
- Physician What's this? A physician, or doctor, is extensively trained to diagnose and treat complex medical problems. Often, physicians focus their practice on certain disease categories, treatment methods or patient types. Physicians can diagnose and treat illness, prescribe medication, offer medical consultation and advice, perform surgery and more.
Appointments: (614) 761-7000
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
- Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic
- Nystagmus, Pathologic
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Optic Neuritis
- Retinal Artery Occlusion
- Vision Disorders
- Ocular Motility Disorders
Locations Where I Practice
Eye and Ear Institute
Havener Eye Institute Dublin
Havener Eye Institute Dublin
6435 Post Road
Dublin, OH 43016
Education and Training
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
222 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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- Overall
4.3 out of 5 - Explains Things Clearly 4.3
- Listens Carefully 4.2
- Gives Understandable Instructions 4.2
- Knows My Medical History 4.4
- Shows Respect 4.3
- Time Spent Together 4.6
43 Patient Comments
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As of 12/20/2018, Dr. Hirsh has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Reviewed on Jan 08, 2019
He is fantastic. He is so knowledgeable, and he always explains everything. I feel lucky to have him as my doctor.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2018
Dr. Hirsh is very thruough. You may spend a lot of time in there, but you will leave feeling like you were listened to and ready!
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2018
very very good
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2018
Good experience
Reviewed on Dec 05, 2018
no problem
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2018
Very good!!
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2018
Dr. Hirsch was excellent in identifying and solving my current eye health.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2018
Dr. Hirsh has been monitoring my eye health for 4 years now, and is always walking me through results of my tests in ways I can understand as well as addressing other issues if I mention them while I'm there. I trust my general health and specific ocular health with him and am very pleased throughout the years that I was referred to him in the first place.
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2018
good
Reviewed on Oct 07, 2018
Dr. Hirsh did not seem to care about my well being. I left with many unanswered questions and was told to go off a medication that I need to he able to make it through each day.