Steven Hirsch, MD
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Mercy Hospital
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Steven Hirsch, MD, FACC, is an interventional cardiologist in the Section of Regional Cardiovascular Medicine in The Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He sees patients at Mercy Hospital where he is chairman of the Section of Cardiology.
Specialty Interests: Invasive cardiovascular angiography, interventional cardiology, acute coronary syndromes, coronary artery disease risk factor management, ischemic heart disease, valvular heart disease, dyslipidemia, chronic systolic heart failure, chronic angina, geriatric cardiology
Experience: With more than 30 years in practice, Dr. Hirsch has diagnosed and treated thousands of patients with a wide range of heart issues. He has performed more than 10,000 catheterizations and 6,000 percutaneous coronary interventions. He has interpreted a combined total of more than 100,000 electrocardiograms and echocardiograms and monitored greater than 30,000 cardiac stress tests.
Dr. Hirsch is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic has been rated the top heart center in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for more than 20 consecutive years, drawing patients from across the country and around the world. To learn about patient outcomes for specific conditions and procedures at Cleveland Clinic, go to http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx
Education: Dr. Hirsch earned his doctorate in medicine from The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland. He received specialty training though fellowships in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology
at The Ohio State University Hospital.
Dr. Hirsch has been a staff cardiologist at Mercy Hospital (previously Mercy Medical Center) since 1990. He was chairman of the Section of Cardiology from 1991 through1996 and was reappointed to that position in 2015.
About Dr. Hirsch: “As an interventional cardiologist, I have had the privilege of being able to halt many myocardial infarctions early in their course, which has been extraordinarily gratifying. As a bonus, I still see many of those same patients in my office, years and, in some cases, decades later. After more than thirty years in practice, I still consider providing my professional services for the welfare of my patients to be a blessing.”
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1990
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Ohio State University Hospital (Columbus)
Angioplasty
Columbus,
OH United States
1989
Fellowship - Ohio State University Hospital (Columbus)
Cardiology
Columbus,
OH United States
1988
Fellowship - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH United States
1985
Residency - University Hospitals of Cleveland (Ohio)
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH United States
1985
Internship - University Hospitals of Cleveland (Ohio)
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH United States
1983
Fellowship - The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Columbus,
OH United States
1982
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
- Internal Medicine
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242 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
37 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Dec 2, 2024
Dr Hirsch is amazing! Wonderful people in his office. They take their time with you. So happy to have him as my cardiologist!!
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2024
I always feel Dr. Hirsch has my best interests in mind and takes the time to discuss them with me.
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024
Dr Hirsch was great. Personable, informative and reassuring. So very helpful in developing a successful plan to correct my problem.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2024
Great experience with an excellent provider.
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2024
Dr. Explained and was very thorough and made sure I understood all issues we discussed and treatments he suggested. Had the utmost confidence in his decisions and procedures.
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2024
Dr. Hirsch has been my doctor for many years and has always taken excellent care of me. He listens to my questions and answers them thoroughly. He is the best doctor!
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024
Dr Hirsch and his team were terrific as usual.
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024
Dr. Hirsch and his nurse Karen and other staff members are always very personable and easy to talk to.
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2024
Dr hirsh is the best
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2024
Dr Spent a lot of time with me. I felt very informed and was impressed with his explanation and concern of my conditioning and how to feel better.
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024
Doctor and Nurse Karen are the best ever... Thank's....
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024
Dr Hirsch is incredible!!
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024
Dr. Hirsh is the doctor's doctor! Intelligent, very concerned, explained the condition thoroughly that my wife and I could understand. Never treated as a bar code, because he is very personable and you can tell he is happy with his profession.
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2024
Love Dr Hirsch as my doctor
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2024
Dr Hirsch is extremely intelligent and caring. I trust him immensely!
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024
He is one of the best doctors I ever went to.
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024
I have actually recommended Doctor Hirsch to many people
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024
Always a pleasure to work with the office staff with Dr. Hirsch! Very professional and personable and willing to go the extra mile!
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024
Both Dr.Hirsch and Karen were very knowledgeable and reassuring.
Reviewed on May 28, 2024
Doctor and staff are great
Reviewed on May 21, 2024
Appreciate Dr Hirsch's thoroughness and professionalism, and am able to ask questions and receive understandable and appropriate responses specifically for me
Reviewed on May 16, 2024
Dr Hirsh is a great dr !! I'm so thankful to have him
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024
Dr. Hirsch is great. Dr. Hirsch appropriate amount of time explaining treatment and options. Dr. Hirsch is very knowledgeable and clearly cares about the well-being of patients
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024
Dr Hirsch always answers any questions I have and addresses any concerns. He is a wonderful cardiologist!
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2024
Always good seeing Dr Hirsch and staff
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024
I love and appreciate Dr Hirsch. He takes his time with his patients and answers any and all questions you have. I'm so thankful he's been my cardiologist for 28 years.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024
I was provided exceptional care Karen and Dr. Hirsch were kind and caring. Did not rush. And were supportive
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024
My visit to Dr. Hirsch's office was best doctors visit I've had. The staff was quick, efficient and caring. Dr. Hirsch took his time and explained everything, answered all of my questions and understood the stress I'm under with my upcoming surgery and alleviated that stress.
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024
Doc Hirsch has been more than a cardiologist to me but over 30 years has been I feel a great friend and genuinely concerned for my health. He understands me and my life history and always wants the best for me
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024
Have dealt with Dr. HIRSCH for over 20 years. I have always had great service and health care.
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2024
Always have recommended him, always will. This is the type of doctor all doctors should be.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024
Dr.Hirsch and his staff are excellent. I feel very confident of medical treatment given to me by DR.Hirsch
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024
We love Dr. Hirsch because he doesn't push you to do things you are not comfortable with. He takes time with you and listens.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024
We recommended Dr. Hirsch to a friend and she likes him a lot. We feel she is in good hands.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2024
Doctor Hirsch is an outstanding Doctor.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024
Always professionalDoc spends time with his patients. He is kind & thorough
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024
Dr. Hirsch was very thorough in explaining a different medications he wanted me to be on, one that he would prescribe, one that he'd like me to discuss with my PCP. He showed concern about the cost of the medications and provided me with the most cost effective places where I could get them filled.