David L. Tirschwell, M.D.
Dr. Tirschwell, a UW associate professor of neurology, is co-director of the UW Medicine Stroke Center at Harborview, where he practices general neurology. He is board-certified in neurology and the subspecialty of vascular neurology (stroke). He is the program director for the vascular neurology residency program (stroke fellowship).
He is a member of the Centers for Disease Control-funded Northwest Regional Stroke Network Steering Committee, serving as chair of the surveillance and evaluation subcommittee. He is a member of the Washington State Emergency Care of Cardiac Disease and Stroke Technical Advisory Committee and has served as co-chair of the Washington State Department of Health Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Steering Committee.
To provide access to the highest quality diagnosis and treatment for all people with neurologic disease and stroke, regardless of their ability to pay.
Stroke and all vascular diseases of the brain and nervous system, as well as general neurology.
English
Neurology, Stroke
Cerebrovascular disease, stroke prevention and treatment and general neurology.
He conducts NIH- and industry-funded clinical research in stroke, including pre-hospital care of stroke victims, stroke epidemiology and studies of outcomes after stroke. He also coordinates local participation in national clinical trials.
Cornell Univ. Medical College, Medical education, 1991
University of Washington, School of Public Health, Epidemiology, Other Education, 1999
UW - Division of Internal Medicine, Internship
UW - Dept. of Neurology, Residency |
| Certification Board Name | Specialty | Year Certified |
| American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology | Neurology | 1997 |
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Stroke Clinic at HarborviewHarborview Medical Center
4th Floor, Maleng Building
Box 359859
325 Ninth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 744-3992
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