
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 HealthcareResidency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2003
- University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 2000
- Wesleyan UniversityB.A., Neuroscience and Behavior, 1994
- Wesleyan UniversityB.A., Neuroscience and Behavior, 1994
Certifications & Licensure
- MN State Medical License 2014 - 2026
- NC State Medical License 2008 - 2016
- NY State Medical License 2003 - 2009
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Preventive Medicine Addiction 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
- Health and safety training for immigrant dairy workers in the Upper Midwest.Rosa I Vázquez, Devon Charlier, Carol Peterson, Patrick N Balius, Jonathan D Kirsch
Journal of Dairy Science. 2025-04-01 - Promoting the health of migrant seasonal agricultural workers in rural Minnesota using a whole-person health approach: a pilot project.Shahidali Jaffer, Robin Austin, Jonathan D Kirsch
Frontiers in Public Health. 2025-01-01 - Welcoming new neighbors: Minnesota's rapid response model to address the urgent health needs of Afghan newcomers, 2021-2022.Mateo Frumholtz, William C Carlson, Patricia J Shannon, Sophia Iaquinta, Maggie Eckerstorfer
Frontiers in Public Health. 2024-01-01
Journal Articles
- Hospitalist Management of Vaso-Occlusive Pain Crisis in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease Using a Pathway of CareEdmund Allen Liles, MD; Jonathan Kirsch, MD; Michael Gilchrist, MD; Mukhtar Adem, MD, Hospital Practice, 4/2014
- Delayed HIV Testing for Latinos in MinnesotaKirsch J, Ruiz M, Zhu A, Journal of General Internal Medicine, 1/1/2002
- Barriers to HIV Care for Latinos in MinnesotaKirsch 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 FacultyKirsch, JD, Southern Society of General Internal Medicine, 2/1/2013
- A Bad ImpersonationArasaratnam, 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 BouncebacksSan Diego, CA - 1/1/2014
- Why Do Patients Really Get Re-admitted? Comparing the Discharging Physician and Patient's Perceived Reasons for Hospital ReadmissionSan Diego, CA - 1/1/2014
- It's Not Time Yet to Hang up Your HATSan 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
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Press Mentions
- Doctors Battling Covid-19: A View from the Front LineApril 29th, 2021
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish, Portuguese
External Links
- Documentaryhttps://clinicalaffairs.umn.edu/mhi/we-are-here-lowering-barriers-mobile-health
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