

Neurology
David Tirschwell, MD
Professor of Neurology, University of Washington School of Medicine
David L. Tirschwell, MD, MSc, is a professor of Neurology at the University of Washington School of Medicine and serves as Medical Director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. He specializes in vascular neurology, neurocritical care, and inpatient and outpatient stroke neurology, focusing on cerebrovascular disease, stroke prevention, treatment, and general neurology. With over 30 years of experience since completing training in 1997, Dr. Tirsc
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Vascular Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology), 2005
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology), 1997
Education & Training
- University of Washington School of Public Health — M.Sc., 1999
- Cornell University / Weill Cornell Medical College — M.D., 1991
- UW - Division of General Internal Medicine — Internship
- UW - Dept. of Neurology — Residency, Neurology, 1992-1997
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
2022-2025 (4 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Harborview Medical Center
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice