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Jonathan Kirsch, MD, Internal Medicine, Minneapolis, MN

Jonathan David Kirsch MD SFHM (He/Him)

Addiction Medicine, Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist


Associate Professor of Medicine

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  • University of MinnesotaDivision of Hospital Medicine - MMC 741Minneapolis, MN 55455

  • Phone+1 651-362-0364

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Summary

  • Jonathan Kirsch, MD, is an accomplished internal medicine hospitalist and addiction medicine specialist based in Minneapolis, MN. He completed his medical education at the University of Minnesota Medical School and residency at Hennepin Healthcare. Dr. Kirsch has held various positions throughout his career, including his current role as Clinical Director of Mobile Health at the University of Minnesota, and he has significant experience in hospital medicine, addiction medicine, and public health. He has been involved in several research projects and publications, particularly focusing on public health and healthcare delivery to underserved populations. His work has been recognized with awards such as the SQUINT Award in Quality Improvement and winning abstracts at UNC Resident Research Day.

Education & Training

  • Hennepin Healthcare
    Hennepin HealthcareResidency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2003
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 2000
  • Wesleyan University
    Wesleyan UniversityB.A., Neuroscience and Behavior, 1994
  • Wesleyan University
    Wesleyan UniversityB.A., Neuroscience and Behavior, 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2008 - 2016
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2003 - 2009
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Addiction Medicine
    American Board of Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine
  • Focused Practice in Hospital Medicine
    American Board of Internal MedicineFocused Practice in Hospital Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow in Hospital Medicine Society of Hospital Medicine, 2014
  • SQUINT Award in Quality Improvement, Sickle Cell Management 2012
  • SQUINT Award in Quality Improvement Sickle Cell Management, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Hospitalist Management of Vaso-Occlusive Pain Crisis in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease Using a Pathway of Care  
    Edmund Allen Liles, MD; Jonathan Kirsch, MD; Michael Gilchrist, MD; Mukhtar Adem, MD, Hospital Practice, 4/2014
  • Delayed HIV Testing for Latinos in Minnesota  
    Kirsch J, Ruiz M, Zhu A, Journal of General Internal Medicine, 1/1/2002
  • Barriers to HIV Care for Latinos in Minnesota  
    Kirsch J, Ruiz M, Zhu A, Journal of General Internal Medicine, 1/1/2001
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Getting Hip to Vitamin D: A hospitalist project for improving assessment of and treatment for Vitamin D deficiency in Elderly Patients undergoing hip fracture surgery.
    Stephens, et al, Journal of Hospital Medicine; Society of Hospital Medicine: 2013 Abstracts, National Harbor, MD, May 16-19, 2013, 5/1/2013
  • Who Needs Detox? Developing protocols for evaluation and treatment of patients with alcohol dependence and withdrawal. Workshop Faculty
    Kirsch, JD, Southern Society of General Internal Medicine, 2/1/2013
  • A Bad Impersonation
    Arasaratnam, R and Kirsch J, 2013 Scientific Session of the North Carolina American College of Physicians, Society of Hospital Medicine Annual Meeting, National Harbor, MD, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • Feedback on Bouncebacks 
    San Diego, CA - 1/1/2014
  • Why Do Patients Really Get Re-admitted? Comparing the Discharging Physician and Patient's Perceived Reasons for Hospital Readmission 
    San Diego, CA - 1/1/2014
  • It's Not Time Yet to Hang up Your HAT 
    San Diego, CA - 1/1/2014
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Other

  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma. 
    Gilchrist M, Kirsch J, Clinical Decision Support
    http://www.clinicaldecisionsupport.com
    1/1/2013
  • Evaluation of Chest Pain. 
    Liles A, Kirsch J, Clinical Decision Support
    http://www.clinicaldecisionsupport.com
    1/1/2013
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Chapter in Clinical Decision Support. 
    Gilchrist M, Kirsch J
    http://www.clinicaldecisionsupport.com
    1/1/2013
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Press Mentions

  • Doctors Battling Covid-19: A View from the Front Line
    Doctors Battling Covid-19: A View from the Front LineApril 29th, 2021

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Other Languages

  • Spanish, Portuguese

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