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Dr. James Hirshberg, MD

Dr. James Hirshberg, MD

Emergency Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. James Hirshberg, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Berkeley, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus.

2 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 2 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

2450 Ashby Ave Berkeley, CA 94705

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hirshberg specializes in the area of Emergency Medicine. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Dr. Hirshberg's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hirshberg

2.0
8 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
25%
25%
4 star
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3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
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1 star
75%
75%

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An Excellent Doctor
Attentive, observant, precise, follows through. I like him.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Marvin Becker – May 02, 2024
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Absolutely the worst. Rude, doesn't listen, yells, arrogant. Impatient and no respect for patients in general and patients of color. I dont say that lightly. Summit should get rid of him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 19, 2021
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An awful doctor. Has no manners, has no empathy, is disrespectful, has no patience, carries an attitude as if he is doing a favor to the patient by looking at their case. I’m surprised that such a doctor works for the emergency room. He behavior increases your agony.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 21, 2020
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extremely terrible at bedside, no manner with patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 08, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Hirshberg, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Berkeley, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities Alta...read more
  • Emergency Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Michigan / Medical Center

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Practice

1

Practice

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Summit Campus350 Hawthorne Ave Oakland, CA 94609
2

Practice

Office2000 Crow Canyon Pl Ste 260 San Ramon, CA 94583
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

    350 Hawthorne Ave
    Oakland, CA 94609
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus

    2450 Ashby Ave
    Berkeley, CA 94705
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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