Glenn A. Hirsch, MD, MHS, FACC Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Glenn Hirsch, MD, is a cardiologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Hirsch serves as Chief of the Division of Cardiology. Chief, Division of Cardiology Medical Director, Cardiovascular Service Line Professor of Medicine Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine 5280 Top Doctors 2022 Previously a 5280 Top Doctor America’s Top Doctors 2015 — Castle Connolly, Medical, Ltd. Recognized in America’s Top Doctors — Castle Connolly, Inc. Best Doctors in America® 2019-2020 — Best Doctors, Inc. Recognized in Best Doctors in America® — Best Doctors, Inc. America’s Top Doctors 2020 — Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. Email Profile Print Profile Patient Rating 5 out of 5 stars 72 Patient Ratings 37 Patient Comments Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Cardiology Programs Department of Medicine Division of Cardiology (Adult) Specialties & Conditions Congestive Heart Failure Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Diastolic Dysfunction Heart Valve Disease High Cholesterol Hypertension Research Areas Acute Coronary Syndromes Atherosclerosis Cardiovascular Imaging Tobacco Regulatory Science Special Interests Clinical Interests Prevention of cardiovascular disease and treating those who have already experienced heart disease such as angina, heart attack, peripheral artery disease or congestive heart failure. This includes pre-operative evaluations, syncope (fainting), palpitations and arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms) such as atrial fibrillation. Graduate medical clinical and professional education remains a passion of his with over a decade of experience in leading both an internal medicine residency,a cardiovascular fellowship and an NIH/FDA-funded virtual tobacco regulatory science fellowship with the American Heart Association in addition to various national and international educational collaborations and leadership. He performs clinical research related to atherosclerosis (hardending of the arteries), cardiac imaging and tobacco regulatory science. News & Videos Dr. Glenn Hirsch Joins National Jewish Health and Saint Joseph Hospital to Lead Cardiology Education Education 2004 - 2006 The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, MD, M.H.S., Cardiovascular Epidemiology 1993 - 1997 Loyola University Chicago-Stritch School of Medicine, M.D. 1989 - 1993 The University of Michigan, B.A., Spanish Residency 1997 - 2000 The University of Michigan Health System, Internal Medicine Fellowship 2000 - 2004 The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Cardiovascular Medicine Awards & Recognition 2018-2020: American College of Cardiology Lifelong Learning Oversight Committee Member 2018-2020: Chair, Pharmacology Program, American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Sessions 2017: Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (AΩA) 2016-2017: Co-Chair, Pharmacology Program, American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Sessions. 2015-2019: Invited Member, Council on Clinical Cardiology Laennec and Post Graduate Education Committee, American Heart Association 2014: Outstanding Clinical Faculty of the Year, Division of Cardiology, University of Louisville 2014: University of Louisville Faculty Teaching Award, American College of Physicians, Kentucky Chapter 2010: Recognized by the American College of Cardiology Foundation as “Emerging Faculty” 2008: First Place, Junior Faculty Clinical Research-Northwestern Cardiovascular Young Investigators’ Forum, Chicago, IL 2004-2006: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grants (T32-HL07024), Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2001: Finalist, Laennec Society Young Clinician Award, American Heart Association 1999: Bronze Beeper Award for Recognition of Medical Student Teaching, University of Michigan Health System 1997: Cum Laude, Loyola University Chicago-Stritch School of Medicine Board Certification Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease Professional Memberships American College of Cardiology American Heart Assocation American College of Physicians Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society Publications Harkema SJ, Ditterline BL, Wang S, Aslan S, Angeli CA, Ovechkin A, Hirsch GA. Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation Training and Sustained Recovery of Cardiovascular Function in Individuals With Chronic Cervical Spinal Cord Injury. JAMA Neurol. Published online September 17, 2018. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2018.2617 Harkema SJ, Wang S, Angeli CA, Chen Y, Boakye M, Ugiliweneza B, Hirsch GA. Normalization of Blood Pressure with Spinal Cord Epidural Stimulation after Severe Spinal Cord Injury. Front. Hum. Neurosci. 12:83. doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2018.00083 Brown LE, Bottinor W, Tripathi A, Carroll T, Dillon WC, Lokits C, Halperin HR, Hirsch GA. A Novel, 5-Minute, Multisensory Training Session to Teach High-Quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation to the Public: Alive in Five. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2017 Jun;10(6). PMID: 28615176 Pant S, Patel NJ, Deshmukh A, Golwala H, Patel N, Badheka A, Hirsch GA, Mehta JL. Trends in infective endocarditis incidence, microbiology, and valve replacement in the United States from 2000 to 2011. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2015 May 19;65(19):2070-60. PMID: 25975469 Hirsch GA, Bottomley PA, Gerstenblith G, Weiss RG. Allopurinol acutely increases ATP Energy Delivery in Failing Human Hearts. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2012 Feb 28;59(9):802-8. PMID: 22361399 Teaching & Professional Positions 2018-present: Gratis Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Louisville 2017-2018: Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Louisville 2014-2018: Clinical Director, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Louisville 2012-2018: Program Director, Cardiovascular Fellowship, University of Louisville 2012-2017: Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Louisville 2012-present: Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 2007-2012: Visiting Consultant, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope and San Fernando General Hospital, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies 2007-2012: Associate Program Director, Johns Hopkins Bayview Internal Medicine Residency 2006-2012: Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 2004-2006: Instructor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Conflicts of Interest National Jewish Health physicians and scientists may collaborate with pharmaceutical or other industries to develop medical and scientific breakthroughs or to provide education on trends in quality medical practice and outcomes to physicians and health professionals around the country. National Jewish Health maintains a strict conflict of interest policy to ensure that all potential conflicts are clearly visible and that management plans are put in place in order to further innovation and education while ensuring the protection of our patients and the integrity of our research. National Jewish Health publicly discloses any payment to our physicians or scientists. View this faculty member’s industry relationships and collaborations. Ask a Question through MyChart Sign in to your MyChart account to communicate with your care team, manage appointments, and more. Create an Account Contact Information Office: 877.225.5654 Patient Ratings The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. This survey is about the patient care experience and does not address crucial characteristics like medical decision-making, prescribing the best therapy, and patient outcomes. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey. Provider showed concern 5 Friendliness 5 Spoke using clear language 5 Provider explained things clearly 5 Amount of time spent with you 5 Provider included you in decisions 5 Confidence in your doctor 5 Likelihood of recommending this provider 5 Comments Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 I happen to be at the clinic saying another provider. The other provider was concerned with some symptoms. The other provider place to call the doctor Hirsch and Dr Hirsch got me in the same day I was there I live a long way away. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 Dr. Hirsch is AWESOME and I trust him completely wrt the treatment and care for my cardiovascular conditions!!!! National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 I've never had a better experience!! National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2023 Dr. Hirsh does a great job really listening to my concerns. I feel very confident that I am receiving excellent care, National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2023 Dr Hirsch is an excellent clinician, he always explains things well and does what he can to address my needs during our visit if not then, I get the answers directly from him once test results are in via phone and even an email follow up. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 Dr. Hirsch has the best "bed side" manner of any doctor I've been to see. He listens to my concerns, answers all my questions and is curious about what might be causing issues. I wish all doctors were like him. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2022 Friendly doctor, puts you at ease and can relate to the problem at hand with long Covid. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 *Dr. Hirsch is amazing! He is very thorough and makes sure that I had a good understanding of my treatment plan. He includes the family members that are with me. He's the best! National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 *Dr. Hirsch is caring, compassionate, curious, & smart as hell - One of the best physicians I've ever seen. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 He listened to me, heard my concerns...and addressed them throughout to appointment.I felt he was extremely thorough & detailed, which made me feel...well taken care of. Thank you. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 *Dr. Hirsch is a great doc. show more National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 He understands everything that we talked to him about and we understand everything that he tells us is a very good doctor would recommend him to anyone National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 Dr. Hirsch is one of the most attentive, caring and kind doctors I have ever seen. He cares about the whole patient not just the heart.Dr. Hirsch is fantastic doctor and I honestly like him as a person as well. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 This was the most outstanding visit I've had with another physician. Dr Hirsch listened well, asked appropriate questions and provided detailed feedback including clinical trial data. He involved me in shared decision making. I could not has asked for a better interaction. He is an outstanding clinician and person. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Very caring physician. Took a lot of time to explain things. Excellent bedside manner. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Dr. Hirsch is the best!!! National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 I'm 60 years old I have seen a few doctors in my day. Dr Hirsch was the most personable, intelligent, knowledgeable and effective doctor I have seen. He has taken a sincere interest in my case and has given confidence that I can know what is happening to my heart -which to date has been a mystery. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022 Great National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022 Dr Hirsch is an amazing physician. If all doctors were like him, I would never dread going to the doctor. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022 I very much appreciate the care Dr. Hirsch provides. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 Dr. Hirsch is so thorough and explains things in language I can understand. I trust him to provide the information I need to make decisions regarding my rather complicated diagnosis and treatment. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 *Dr. Hirsch is one-of-a-kind. VERY caring and accessible! National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 Dr. Hirsch is an amazing doctor! Both my husband and I have full confidence in the care he's giving me! National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 Just the best. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Dr. Hirsch was very patient and thorough in seeking to understand why I was there and symptoms I had been experiencing. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Dr Hirsch is awesome! National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 I had a heart workup with Denver Heart last year - it was a terrible experience. I needed a yearly follow-up so I booked with National Jewish. This was a great experience. I really appreciated the time that Dr. Hirsh spent explaining everything. Dr. Hirish was compassionate and knowledgeable National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 Doctor was extremely well prepared and had very carefully read all the previous visits and tests I made to other doctors at National Jewish. Outstanding! National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 *Glenn Hirsch is always outstanding. My friend needs a cardiologist. I sincerely hope she is able to secure an appt. with him soon. 5. I have done this. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Dr Hirsch is amazing. It is so difficult to find doctors with good bedside manner now but he was so comforting and friendly. He was very knowledgeable and explained every step of his path to diagnosis with me. I feel very confident that I am in good hands with Dr Hirsch. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Dr. Hirsch is incredibly generous with his time and demonstrates his care for me as his patient. Really remarkable. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Dr Hirsch is one of the best doctors I have ever had. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 He spoke to us in a language that we understood and explained to us everything that he was doing in a change of medication and why and what it can do he was wonderful would recommend him to anyone National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Love Dr Hirsch! He is always attentive to my unusual problems and seeking answers and how to proceed. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Dr. Hirsch is very professional and knowledgeable. He has helped me with my situation, and I continue to be very impressed with him and his expertise. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 excellent clinician with very good relationship National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Dr Hirsch was genuinely the best doctor I have ever seen. he truly listened to me and cared and didn't speak over me or cut me off to try to diagnose me too quickly. he has since followed up several times and been very easy to contact. he is fantastic and has a great bedside manner.