Overview
Irl Hirsch is an Endocrinologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hirsch has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Low Blood Sugar, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 336 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 16 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Diabetic Nephropathy.
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Locations
750 Republican St Bldg F, Seattle, WA 98109
750 Republican St Fl 3, Seattle, WA 98109
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Hirsch has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
5 Clinical Trials
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Jonathan Stoehr, MD, is a board-certified endocrinologist with additional special interests in complex cases of the thyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands, and all genetic disorders of the endocrine system. Dr. Stoehr understands how essential it is to get to know his patients and learn their individual needs and goals. This allows him to tailor a treatment plan that will work best for them.Dr. Stoehr holds a postdoctoral degree in the connection between obesity and diabetes. He enjoys assisting bariatric surgery patients who want someone by their side, as the years go on, to make sure they continue to do well and avoid complications. He finds it incredibly rewarding to see his patients succeed and get better.Outside of his practice, Dr. Stoehr enjoys bicycling, skiing, kayaking and parenting. Dr. Stoehr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Grace Lee, MD, is a board-certified endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and thyroid diseases including thyroid nodules, hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer. She also focuses on osteoporosis, hyperparathyroidism, pituitary disorders and transgender care.Dr. Lee is passionate about positively impacting the lives of her patients by guiding them through their disease state. She enjoys the field of endocrinology because so many endocrine conditions are entirely treatable.Away from work, Dr. Lee enjoys gardening and biking. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Diabetic Nephropathy.
Franciscan Endocrine Associates At St. Joseph
Zhiyu Wang, MD, PhD, specializes in general endocrinology and metabolic disorders. Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Wang provides care for a wide range of conditions that include diabetes, lipid disorders, osteoporosis and glandular conditions such as thyroid, pituitary and adrenal diseases. In addition to his medical degree, he completed a fellowship in endocrinology and holds a PhD in anatomy and cell biology.Dr. Wang listens to patients and thoroughly discusses conditions and treatment options. He believes in making decisions as a team. For his patients who have long-term endocrine conditions, he strives to make sure they have the most current care to help live a happy and healthy life. Dr. Wang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Cancer.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Low Blood SugarDr. Hirsch isElite. Learn about Low Blood Sugar.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Hirsch isElite. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Hirsch isElite. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Distinguished
- Diabetic KetoacidosisDr. Hirsch isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Hirsch isDistinguished. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Advanced
- Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Hirsch isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Hirsch isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Wilson DiseaseDr. Hirsch isAdvanced. Learn about Wilson Disease.
- Experienced
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Hirsch isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- HypothyroidismDr. Hirsch isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Hirsch isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- ObesityDr. Hirsch isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Hirsch isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Hirsch isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.


