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Dr. Richard Thirlby, MD

Dr. Richard Thirlby, MD

General Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Thirlby, MD is a general surgeon in Seattle, WA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1978. He is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

1100 9th Ave Seattle, WA 98101

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Dr. Thirlby's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thirlby

4.4
9 ratings, 2 with a written review
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I met Dr. Thirlby for my external hemorrhoid. He was very kind and understanding and professional. He even called to speak with me personally. We agree I will wait for surgery, review another time when it is more necessary.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Renton, WA – Nov 23, 2017
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I WENT TO SEE DR. THIRLBY FOR A CONSULT ON FEBRUARY 11, 2015, NOBODY IN MY TOWN WHERE I LIVE OR THE SURROUNDING AREA(DOCTORS AND OTHER TOWNS WITH MY OTHER DOCTORS) BELEIVED ME THAT I WAS IN TERRIBLE PAIN, SO MY GASTROENTEROLOGIST IN IDAHO SENT ME TO VIRGINIA MASON TO SEE HIM AND TALK WITH HIM, I KEPT WAITING TO HEAR HOW HE DIDNT BELIEVE ME AND DIDNT WANT TO HELP ME, BUT THEN HE SAID HE WOULD DO MY SURGERY, (LADD'S BANDS SURGERY FOR INTESTINAL MALROTATION SINCE BIRTH, DR. THIRLBY SAVE MY LIFE!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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gayle freel in Ontario, OR – Jun 20, 2016
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care philosophy

'I enjoy working with all kinds of patients and am personally committed to providing the best possible individualized care.'

  • General Surgery

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  • Parkland Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1984

  • Dallas Va Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1982

  • Parkland Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1979

  • University Of Michigan Medical School

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Practice

Virginia Mason Medical Center1100 9th Ave Seattle, WA 98101
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Office1100 Olive Way Seattle, WA 98101
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