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David Tirschwell

Neurology

David Tirschwell, MD

Professor of Neurology, University of Washington School of Medicine

Seattle, WA

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

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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 ConnollyTop Doctor

    2017-2026 (10 years)

  • Seattle MagazineTop Doctor

    2022-2025 (4 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Vascular Neurology & Stroke

Conditions & Treatments

StrokeStroke & Cerebrovascular DiseaseCerebrovascular Disease

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Harborview Medical Center

Languages

English

Experience

35+ years in practice