Skip to main content

Dr. Kirsch is on Doximity

As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.

  • Connect with other colleagues in the same hospital or clinic
  • Search all U.S. specialist profiles and refer a patient
  • Read the latest clinical news and earn CME/CEU credits

See Dr. Kirsch's full profile

Already have an account?

Education & Training

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1988 - 1990
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1988
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 1985
  • University of Pennsylvania
    University of PennsylvaniaB.A., 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1988 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1986 - 1988
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
  • Fellow (FACP) American College of Physicians, 1997
  • Preceptor Award American College of Physicians, 1996

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Readers respond on MOC, leadership and the ACA [Letter]  
    Kirsch M, ACP Internist, 1/1/2014
  • Health care reform – you’re all winners?  
    Kirsch M, Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News, 1/28/2010
  • Obama passes on colonoscopy: oh, what might have been!  
    Kirsch M, Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News, 1/4/2010
  • Join now to see all

Other

  • Politicians shouldn't be the ones to push medical marijuana. 
    Kirsch M
    Cleveland.com/opinion
    1/19/2016
  • When talcum powder can make you rich, it’s time to reassess our litigation mania. 
    Kirsch M
    Cleveland.com/opinion
    1/6/2016
  • Think twice before volunteering for medical research. 
    Kirsch M
    Cleveland.com/opinion
    1/4/2016
  • Join now to see all

Authored Content

  • Why Did CMS Contact My Office? Medicare Fraud?March 2018
  • Why Did CMS Contact My Office? Medicare Fraud?March 2018
  • Does Patient Autonomy Actually Improve Health?January 2018
  • Does Patient Autonomy Actually Improve Health?January 2018
  • Join now to see all

Press Mentions

  • When Patients and Politicians Play Doctor – the Health Care Blog
    When Patients and Politicians Play Doctor – the Health Care BlogFebruary 1st, 2023
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Companies Pledge to Put Science Above Politics: Michael Kirsch
    COVID-19 Vaccine Companies Pledge to Put Science Above Politics: Michael KirschSeptember 20th, 2020
  • When to Suspect Your Abdominal Pain Is a Gallbladder Attack
    When to Suspect Your Abdominal Pain Is a Gallbladder AttackMay 13th, 2019
  • Join now to see all

Professional Memberships